Toolmaker

General Dynamics Land Systems US

Scranton, PA

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Grinding, Horizontal Machining, Identify Issues, Lathe, Loading/Unloading, Machine Tool, Machining, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Military, Milling Machine, Production Support, Prototyping, Training/Teaching, Vertical Machining
LOCATION
Scranton, PA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Scope:
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.

Responsibilities 

  • Set up and operate CNC Horizontal Machining and Vertical Centers
  • Set up and operate CNC Horizontal and Vertical Lathes
  • Set up and operate CNC Mill Turn machining centers
  • Effectively operate the above equipment to manufacture
  • Prototype products without finished detailed drawings but with the assistance of a Manufacturing Engineer.
  • Prove out new CNC programs on CNC equipment to Identify errors in Programs, Setups, Feeds and Speeds.
  • Build Tooling, Load, Unload Tool Magazines
  • Set up and mount Work Holding Fixtures
  • Ability to read and interpret detail drawings
  • Check position of Fixtures with Indicator
  • Pick up location of part for program Zero
  • Measure Tooling with a Pre-Setters
  • Trouble shoot issues with machining processes
  •  Ability to train inexperienced machine operators
  •  Effective use of all Machine Shop Measuring Tools
  • Operate conventional Bridgeport Milling Machines
  • Operate conventional Lathes
  • Operate Surface Grinders to tight tolerances
  • Manufacture Work Holding Devices.
  • Manufacture custom Gages
  • Manufacture or repair machine components for maintenance
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

    Background Requirements
    High school diploma or equivalent required.
    3-5 Years experience in CNC operations
    Must be a U.S. Person

    Work Environment:
    This job is performed in an office and heavy manufacturing environment.

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/