Electromechanical Technician
General Dynamics
Electromechanical Technician
General Dynamics
Builds submarines, combat vehicles and business jets
“Automated Equipment Maintenance Technician.”
The Electromechanical position will install, align, maintain, and repair a wide variety of machinery and CNC equipment. Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical and electronic malfunctions, repair, rebuild and overhaul assemblies; and can perform complex diagnoses and repairs of all electrical and electronic systems including CNC machines, and PLC controlled equipment. Follows established company directives, policies, military specifications, quality documents and manufacturing instructions. Technicians with experience in troubleshooting, maintaining and adjusting automated production equipment are desired.
The electromechanical technician will lead and direct other maintenance trades needed for repairs of the equipment, as well as work closely with Engineers, Programmers, Supervisors, production Employees and other Maintenance personnel. Also works closely with factory trained service technicians and service engineers.
Will wire new equipment. Adjust devices and control instruments. Program basic machine functions, axis movements, spindle speeds, tool recovery and MDI functions. Inspect operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards. Test, troubleshoot and replace automated system controls (optical sensors, pressure switches, etc.) to keep automated assembly lines functioning.
Determines if a malfunction, or failure, are in the various electronic controls and accessories or, if it is associated with electrical, hydraulic or a combination of various problems; using an understanding all interfacing equipment and components used by the machine manufacture.
Troubleshoot and isolate equipment malfunctions in various electronic controls and accessories. Interpret diagnostic tapes, and us other methods of trouble shooting, for CNC/NC equipment and computer processing units to isolate a problem down to printed circuit board.
Create new or use established repair procedures to return equipment to serviceable and operating conditions. Requisitions tools, equipment, and supplies required for operations.
Repairs electrical equipment, and repairs or replaces defective parts. Will lay out and machine complex parts needed for machine repairs.
May trace out, and replace, if necessary, coolant, hydraulic and or pneumatic hoses using hydraulic and pneumatic hoses, fitting and hose crimping equipment.
May be required to perform other duties as required by supervision and follows instructions as directed.
Education, Training, and/or Certifications:
Required:
High school diploma or G.E.D. required, two-year degree in Electronics or equivalent experience preferred
Experience:
Required:
Must have extensive experience in automated equipment maintenance
Required:
Knowledge:
Skills:
Proven awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions. Demonstrated ability to follow safety practices and recognize hazards.
Builds submarines, combat vehicles and business jets
General Dynamics builds warships, nuclear submarines, combat vehicles, and munitions for the U.S. military and allied governments, plus Gulfstream business jets for corporations and private owners. Gulfstream designs large, long-range jets and maintains them through its own service centers and completion shops. A separate technologies arm runs IT, cybersecurity, and command-and-control systems for defense and federal civilian agencies. The company earns its money from multiyear government contracts for ships, vehicles, and services, and the rest from selling and servicing jets. General Dynamics was founded in 1952 and is based in Reston, Virginia.
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