Machinist #3, 1st Shift

US-ME-Saco

Job ID: 2026-35689
Type: Full Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Manufacturing and Production
Saco, ME
Job Summary

**The hourly rate for this position is $27.06/ hour**

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, is seeking Machinist’s to join our Saco Operations team. We are about supporting the mission of the warfighter. Our products can be found with every U.S. Military branch with allies around the world. We are looking for motivated and creative individuals who want to help shape and support this organization.

The Machinist #3 loads, operates, and unloads a variety of conventional machines, presses, saws, and other industrial related equipment to produce parts per manufacturing process. Ensures parts are within the specified tolerances using the prescribed gages

Responsibilities

Employees will have primary responsibilities in one or more of these job disciplines:

• Qualifier
• Lathes Chamberer
• Broacher Rifling
• Straightener
• Cut Off Saw Operator
• Grinder Cylindrical
• Deep Hole Driller

May be required to perform other duties as required by management.

Must have physical ability to frequently lift, move, adjust, etc. items weighing approximately 35 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Employee must have basic computer skills and may be required to enter and verify information into written forms or database(s) as appropriate.
• Average 8 months; Includes 4 months through 1 year.
• Must be capable of gaging and inspecting parts.
• Basic ability in shop math skills.

If you require assistance or an accommodation for a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please email staffing@gd-ots.com or call: 727-578-8295. Please note this contact information is for those requesting a reasonable accommodation while applying for a job, because of a covered disability. General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.