Filament Winding Fabricator

Basic Qualifications

Must have HS Diploma or GED. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for Fab & Repair in our Marion, VA location. The position provides an opportunity to enhance the performance and profitability of an organization that supports some of our nation’s fundamental defense services.  General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.

• Trim laminated composite parts using trim fixtures, cutters, sanders, and routers to ensure proper dimensions
• Apply taper to edge
• Perform assembly and detail operations procedures including drilling, reaming, counterboring, countersinking, installing hinges, placing inserts, deburring, installing bushings and huck or pop rivets, fasteners, and related hardware
• Apply solvent to clean stiffeners and apply promoter to prevent rust
• Bond through the use of screws and adhesives, detail components including ribs, stiffeners, and intercostals, to larger components such as doors to fabricate aggregate part
• Complete repairs of finished parts including cutting down or building up to proper thickness
• Patch with fiberglass cloth
• Remove improperly bonded ribs
• Replace rivets and make stems flush
• Inspect work, verify dimensions, tolerances with calipers, pin gauges, angles, and scales
• Record process data on router accurately

  Skills

• Understanding and rigidly adhering to detailed procedures per work instructions
• Written and verbal communication
• Interpret sketches, drawings, and blueprints
• Use of hand tools  including feeler gauges, micrometers, tape measures, band saws, grinders, sanders, air wrenches, screw drivers, pliers, hammers, chisels, assorted wrenches, and related tools
• Operation of material moving equipment

Knowledge

• Computer equipment operation
• Safety policies and procedures
• Housekeeping practices
• Teamwork

Workplace Options

• This position is fully on-site
• While on-site, you will be a part of the Marion, VA facility

Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $0.00 - USD $20.80 /Yr.

Company Overview

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!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans