Manufacturing Associate - Assembly and Materials

HIRING IMMEDIATELY

HIGHLIGHTS AND BENEFITS

• 1st Shift Starting Pay = $20.32/hr. with growth to $28.95/hr.
• 2nd Shift Starting Pay = $22.35/hr. with growth to $31/84/hr.

• Full-time positions with first and second shifts available
• 10% Night Work bonus
• “9/80” Schedule with every other Friday off
• Training is provided – Manufacturing Experience is preferred but not required
• Opportunities for career growth
• Medical Coverage – NO waiting period with zero out of pocket cost for preventative care
• Dental Plan
• Vision Care Plan – zero cost annual exam
• 50 hours PTO banked first day of employment
• 401K with 6% Company match
• 80 hours paid holiday
• Company paid short term disability
• Company paid life insurance

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Passing score on the following ACT WorkKeys Assessments:
• Applied Math
• Graphic Literacy
• Workplace Documents
• Workplace Observation
• Passing score on the Bennett Mechanical Comprehension Test
• Ability to attain certification/qualification for performing various assembly/material operations
• Ability to obtain a Company license to operate a forklift/powered industrial vehicle
• Proficient with email, data entry, and production/material management systems
• Three to five years of experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred but not required
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain DoD Secret level security clearance

NOTE:  We have multiple openings on both first and second shifts but you must be available to work either first or second shift.  First shift hours are 7:00 AM to 4:45 PM/Second shift hours are 4:30 PM to 2:15 AM with a 10% night bonus.

SUMMARY

Assemble and inspect complex, high reliability Electro-Mechanical-Optical products from various forms of documentation (pictorial work instructions, travelers, drawings, etc).  Apply mechanical aptitude with attention to detail to achieve quality and productivity objectives.  Work with other team members to eliminate manufacturing defects, material scrap, and process inefficiencies. Position may require physical movement and accurate management of production material throughout the manufacturing process utilizing a computerized MRP control system and material control techniques

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform high reliability assembly using manual tools, fixtures, and process machinery
• Understand and follow manufacturing work instructions and equipment operating procedures
• Perform material control activities (as assigned) to receive, count, label, inspect/disposition, store select, transfer, pack/ship, and transport production material
• Safely perform work while wearing personal protective equipment
• Inspect own work, work of peers, and supplied material using various measuring tools
• Document assembly and inspection information on paper forms and in computer systems
• Clean and organize work area on a daily basis
• Perform additional tasks to support the efficient operation of the business

JOB ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Passing score on the following ACT WorkKeys Assessments:
• Applied Math
• Graphic Literacy
• Workplace Documents
• Workplace Observation
• Passing score on the Bennett Mechanical Comprehension Test
• Ability to attain certification/qualification for performing various assembly/material operations
• Ability to obtain a Company license to operate a forklift/powered industrial vehicle
• Proficient with email, data entry, and production/material management systems
• Three to five years of experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred but not required
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain DoD Secret level security clearance

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Personal Protective Equipment: May include safety glasses, gloves, safety shoes, ear plugs, hard hat, respirator
• Hazardous Material: Use and disposal of hazardous chemicals/waste 
• Physical: Lifting (50 – 60 pounds individually), with some gripping, standing, bending, squatting, pulling, pushing, and reaching
• Schedule: Planned and unplanned overtime may be required

Workplace Options:

• This position requires you to work 100% in the facility
• While on-site, you will be a part of the Greensboro, NC team

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General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high performance team!

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General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran