Production Tech Team Lead (Conversion Artillery)

Company Overview At General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, our employees are the heart of our company. We invite you to apply to join our team of employees who are dedicated to excellence that meet the needs of the warfighters and our customers around the world, day in and day out.

Job Summary Sets up and operates automatic or semi-automatic machines and related equipment in a continuous production/processing operation | Monitors meters, gauges, valves, flow ratios, temperatures, pressures, and related controls and guidelines to ensure adherence to production/process specifications | Reports any malfunctions or abnormalities and makes minor adjustments and repairs to equipment | Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures

Impact of the Role

General Profile

Requires specialized expertise in technical processes or procedures

Completes assignments and facilitates the work activities of others; may coordinate work beyond own area

May act as a lead, providing subject matter guidance to team members but is not a supervisor

Works autonomously within established procedures and practices; proposing improvements to processes and methods as needed

May also be in charge of leading training for employees

Performs manual tasks according to established procedures

Essential Functions

Sets up and operates production equipment to manufacture, process, and assemble various commercial products and substances.

Uses product specifications, blueprints, diagrams, and standard operating procedures (SOP) to produce products.

Monitors output for quality and conformance to required metrics.

Prepares and maintains required records of production activities and reports any inconsistencies or equipment issues.

Follows established guidelines for safe material handling and protective gear.

Studies and records time, motion, methods, and speed to improve efficiency.

Establishes a standard production rate in performance of maintenance, production, clerical, and other worker operations.

Troubleshoots issues related to manufacturing operations and industrial layout.

Required Qualifications

Required education and experience: Vocational/Technical Training Degree and 7-8 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred education and experience: Associate's Degree

Discipline/Major: Technical training preferred

Knowledge, skills & abilities: Technical expertise. Ability to identify and seek needed information. Research skills. Problem-solving skills. Machine Operation. Machine Programming, Manufacturing. Numerical Control. Precision Measurement. Quality Inspection. Reading Blueprints/Diagrams. Safety Policies and Procedures. Record Keeping. Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

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.

_____________________________ The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.