Job Title Installs, modifies, moves, troubleshoots, repairs and dismantles machinery and equipment according to requisition documentation, layout plans, blueprints or other drawings | Prepares installation site by constructing foundations and aligns and fastens machinery to the foundation using hoists, dollies, rollers, trucks, tools, squares, rules and micrometers | Performs operational tests on newly installed, modified, repaired and moved machinery and equipment to ensure that it meets technical specifications | Fabricates metal parts for prototype equipment based on drawings | Programs PLCs (programmable logic controllers) Impact of the Role Acquires basic skills to perform routine tasks | Develops understanding in an analytical or scientific method or operational process | Works with close supervision | Performs manual tasks according to established procedures
Essential Functions: Assists with the installation, operation, testing, and adjustment of various types of conventional or automatic machines used to produce precision parts and instruments. | Fabricates and modifies parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures. | Machines parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders. | Measures, examines, and tests completed units in order to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications.
Required Qualifications: Attending a Vocational / Technical School or internal training program OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education & Experience or Skillset; No prior experience needed
Preferred Qualifications: Vocational/Technical Training Degree | Technical training preferred | Mathematical skills. Technical expertise. Manual dexterity. Physical Stamina. Ability to stand for long periods of time. Leadership skills.
Physical Requirements: Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities. | Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds. | May need to stand for long periods of time. | Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery. | May be requested to work a different shift. | Must be willing to work outside normal business hours as required. | This position is Safety-Sensitive.
Travel Requirements: No or very little travel likely.

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Level

Junior

Location

Red Lion, PA

Occupation

Machinists

Industry

Machine Shops

Posted

5 days ago

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