Toolmaker

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.