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General Dynamics

Builds submarines, combat vehicles and business jets

Electromechanical Technician

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSaco, ME, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Extensive experience in automated equipment maintenance is required.
  • CNC repair experience is required.
  • Basic computer skills are required, including the ability to enter and verify information in forms or databases as appropriate.
  • Must have or be eligible to test for a master electrician’s license as defined by National Electric Code rules.
  • Must understand ladder logic and be able to display and use it when troubleshooting machines.
  • Must understand binary or digital logic numbering systems used in assigned older equipment.
  • Must understand and repair interfacing equipment between microprocessors and machine functions.
  • Must be able to program and troubleshoot computer systems associated with industrial CNC/NC equipment, including executive memory.
  • Must be capable of lifting 35 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.
  • Must demonstrate awareness of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and the ability to follow safety practices and recognize hazards.

Responsibilities

  • Install, align, maintain, and repair machinery and CNC equipment.
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical and electronic malfunctions; repair, rebuild, and overhaul assemblies; and diagnose and repair electrical and electronic systems, including CNC machines and PLC-controlled equipment.
  • Follow company directives, policies, military specifications, quality documents, and manufacturing instructions.
  • Lead and direct other maintenance trades needed to repair equipment, and work with engineers, programmers, supervisors, production employees, maintenance personnel, factory-trained service technicians, and service engineers.
  • Wire new equipment and 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, including optical sensors and pressure switches, to keep automated assembly lines functioning.
  • Determine whether malfunctions or failures involve electronic controls and accessories, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, or combinations of problems, using knowledge of equipment and components interfacing with the machine.
  • Troubleshoot and isolate malfunctions in electronic controls and accessories; interpret diagnostic tapes and use other troubleshooting methods for CNC/NC equipment and computer processing units to isolate faults to printed circuit boards.
  • Create or use established repair procedures to return equipment to serviceable operating condition.
  • Requisition tools, equipment, and supplies required for operations.
  • Repair electrical equipment and repair or replace defective parts.
  • Lay out and machine complex parts needed for machine repairs.
  • Trace and, when necessary, replace coolant, hydraulic, or pneumatic hoses using fittings and hose-crimping equipment.
  • Perform all tasks and duties of Electricians #1 and #2, Repair Machinists #1 and #2, and Electric Maintenance #1 and #2.
  • Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Perform other duties as required by supervision and follow instructions as directed.

Desired Qualifications

  • A two-year degree in Electronics or equivalent experience is preferred.
  • Experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and adjusting automated production equipment is desired.

About the Company

General Dynamics

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.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Reston, VA
Founded
1952

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