2nd Shift Quality Technician in Walker, Michigan at Land Systems

Position Title: 2nd Shift Quality Technician

Location: Walker, MI, United States

Category: Manufacturing Operations

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: MI

City: Walker

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: None

Career Level: Junior

Requisition ID: 17825905

Description: Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this Role

The 2nd Shift Quality Technician is responsible to inspect produced product to ensure customer receives product free of defects. Inspections of incoming components and customer supplied materials may be required.

Schedule:

3:30p-1:00a - Monday - Thursday

3:30p-12:00a - Every Other Friday

• Reads and interprets work instructions to ensure accuracy of work performed.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of in-process assemblies and finished products.
• Disposition product according to written procedures and work instructions.
• Final review of all paperwork and documentation.
• Maintains inventory location and status.
• Maintains and updates documentation of records via Oracle, written documentation and spreadsheets.
• Communication with Quality Engineers, Supervisors, Leaders and team members.
• Capable of being trained across the entire product line and working with Quality and Engineering on new or emerging products.
• Follow all company guidelines and procedures.
• Responsible for being an active team member working towards continuous improvement.
• May be asked to perform some of the following off-line tasks including quality checks, down-time reporting and housekeeping duties.
• Performs other related duties to benefit the mission of the organization or as assigned by your leader.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Three-Five Years experience
• Keen attention to detail and quality
• Strong math and computer skills
• Electronic and mechanical assembly experience, including the use of hand tools and soldering iron, ruler, caliper and other related tools
• Must have excellent vision, not color blind or color confused, and good hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to interpret drawings, work instructions, and written work instructions
• Professional and effective communication skills a must
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Excellent track record for attendance required - we need you here!
• Flexibility is a must as OT may be required during the week and on the weekends
• IPC-A-610, IPC-WHMA-620 and/or JSTD-001 certifications considered a significant asset.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this Role

The 2nd Shift Quality Technician is responsible to inspect produced product to ensure customer receives product free of defects. Inspections of incoming components and customer supplied materials may be required.

Schedule:

3:30p-1:00a - Monday - Thursday

3:30p-12:00a - Every Other Friday

• Reads and interprets work instructions to ensure accuracy of work performed.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of in-process assemblies and finished products.
• Disposition product according to written procedures and work instructions.
• Final review of all paperwork and documentation.
• Maintains inventory location and status.
• Maintains and updates documentation of records via Oracle, written documentation and spreadsheets.
• Communication with Quality Engineers, Supervisors, Leaders and team members.
• Capable of being trained across the entire product line and working with Quality and Engineering on new or emerging products.
• Follow all company guidelines and procedures.
• Responsible for being an active team member working towards continuous improvement.
• May be asked to perform some of the following off-line tasks including quality checks, down-time reporting and housekeeping duties.
• Performs other related duties to benefit the mission of the organization or as assigned by your leader.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Three-Five Years experience
• Keen attention to detail and quality
• Strong math and computer skills
• Electronic and mechanical assembly experience, including the use of hand tools and soldering iron, ruler, caliper and other related tools
• Must have excellent vision, not color blind or color confused, and good hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to interpret drawings, work instructions, and written work instructions
• Professional and effective communication skills a must
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Excellent track record for attendance required - we need you here!
• Flexibility is a must as OT may be required during the week and on the weekends
• IPC-A-610, IPC-WHMA-620 and/or JSTD-001 certifications considered a significant asset.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.