2nd Shift Quality Technician

General Dynamics Land Systems US

Walker, MI

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Color Vision Deficiency, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Electronics Assembly, Hand Tools, High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Manufacturing, Mathematics, Mechanical Assembly, Military, Oracle, Process Improvement, Product Costing, Productivity Management, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Soldering, Spreadsheets
LOCATION
Walker, MI
POSTED
1 day ago

Company Information     
General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness.  Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.     
  
Responsibilities to Anticipate for this Role      
The 2nd Shift Quality Technician is responsible to inspect produced product to ensure customer receives product free of defects.  Inspections of incoming components and customer supplied materials may be required.  
Schedule:
3:30p-1:00a - Monday - Thursday
3:30p-12:00a - Every Other Friday
  • Reads and interprets work instructions to ensure accuracy of work performed. 
  • Perform visual and dimensional inspections of in-process assemblies and finished products. 
  • Disposition product according to written procedures and work instructions. 
  • Final review of all paperwork and documentation. 
  • Maintains inventory location and status. 
  • Maintains and updates documentation of records via Oracle, written documentation and spreadsheets. 
  • Communication with Quality Engineers, Supervisors, Leaders and team members.   
  • Capable of being trained across the entire product line and working with Quality and Engineering on new or emerging products. 
  • Follow all company guidelines and procedures. 
  • Responsible for being an active team member working towards continuous improvement. 
  • May be asked to perform some of the following off-line tasks including quality checks, down-time reporting and housekeeping duties. 
  • Performs other related duties to benefit the mission of the organization or as assigned by your leader. 
Required Skills & Qualifications    
  • High School Diploma or GED 
  • Three-Five Years experience 
  • Keen attention to detail and quality 
  • Strong math and computer skills 
  • Electronic and mechanical assembly experience, including the use of hand tools and soldering iron, ruler, caliper and other related tools 
  • Must have excellent vision, not color blind or color confused, and good hand-eye coordination. 
  • Ability to interpret drawings, work instructions, and written work instructions 
  • Professional and effective communication skills a must 
  • Manufacturing experience preferred 
  • Excellent track record for attendance required – we need you here! 
  • Flexibility is a must as OT may be required during the week and on the weekends  
  • IPC-A-610, IPC-WHMA-620 and/or JSTD-001 certifications considered a significant asset. 

About the Company

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General Dynamics Land Systems US

General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS), headquartered in Sterling Heights, Michigan is a wholly-owned business unit of General Dynamics Corporation’s (NYSE:GD) Combat Systems group and is a global leader in the design, development, production, support and enhancement of tracked and wheeled military vehicles. GDLS has a 70-year defense heritage of providing a full spectrum of high quality, technically superior, high value products and services to the United States and its Allies and demonstrates the leadership, financial resources, technology and strength of more than 7500 employees who are dedicated to making the Company the World’s preferred supplier of land vehicles and weapons systems. This dedication assures every shareholder, customer, and the nation, that the name General Dynamics will always mean Strength on Your Side.

At the heart of Land Systems’ military-vehicle platforms is the Abrams main battle tank and the family of Stryker and LAV wheeled combat vehicles. These key ground-force assets remain critical to the military’s structure and offer continuing opportunities for modernization and enhancements that meet the Warfighter’s evolving requirements while increasing troop safety and effectiveness.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Aerospace and Defense
FOUNDED
1982
WEBSITE
http://www.gdls.com/