Toolmaker

Toolmaker

Location: Scranton, PA, United States

Date Posted: Sep 16, 2026

Category: Manufacturing Operations

Requisition ID: 15038

Career Level: Mid-Career

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Clearance Type: None

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Job Description

General Dynamics Land Systems is a global leader in the design, development, production, support and sustainment of tracked and wheeled military equipment, specifically the Abrams Main Battle Tank and the Stryker Family of Wheeled Combat Vehicles.

The job description is as follows:

Make and repair all types of tools, dies, jigs, fixtures and gauges. Lay out the work and determine the sequence of operations and the kind of materials and the tools best suited to the job at hand. May work without benefit of detailed design and specifications and with only limited instruction. Requires the ability to operate all types of tool room machine tools and to perform all types of bench work, fitting and assembly work and to deal with fine tolerances.

This classification applies particularly to toolmakers who specialize in bench and assembly work. Tool room machine operators who specialize in the operation of certain machines to machine parts required by bench hand toolmakers are classified as machine operators, boring mill grinders, etc.

May also be required to handle/manage hazardous waste from time to time.

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS REFLECT GENERAL DETAILS NECESSARY FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE JOB AND ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS BEING ALL INCLUSIVE

Background Requirements

• Must have experience in set up of CNC Machining Centers, lathes, mills.
• Must be able to produce prototype productions without finished detailed drawings
• Must be able to prove out CNC programs
• Must be able to troubleshoot
• Must be able to effectively train inexperienced cnc operators.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have 5-7 Years experience in CNC programming and operation.
• Must be a U.S. Person

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to [email protected] for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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