General Dynamics - Scranton, PA
posted 3 months ago
About the position
General Dynamics Land Systems is a global leader in the design, development, production, support, and sustainment of tracked and wheeled military equipment, specifically the Abrams Main Battle Tank and the Stryker Family of Wheeled Combat Vehicles. The Toolmaker position is essential in this process, as it involves the creation of precision tools used in manufacturing. As a Toolmaker, you will be responsible for reading and interpreting engineering drawings, securing raw materials, and cutting tools to the appropriate shape and size using various equipment such as mill machines, jig grinders, and lathes. This role requires a high level of skill and attention to detail, as the tools produced are critical for the manufacturing of military equipment. In this position, you will set up and operate CNC Horizontal Machining and Vertical Centers, as well as CNC Horizontal and Vertical Lathes. You will also be tasked with operating CNC Mill Turn machining centers and effectively using the aforementioned equipment to manufacture prototype products, often without finished detailed drawings, but with the assistance of a Manufacturing Engineer. A significant part of your responsibilities will include proving out new CNC programs on CNC equipment, identifying errors in programs, setups, feeds, and speeds, and troubleshooting issues with machining processes. You will also be responsible for building tooling, loading and unloading tool magazines, and setting up and mounting work holding fixtures. The role requires the ability to read and interpret detailed drawings, check the position of fixtures with indicators, and measure tooling with pre-setters. Additionally, you will be expected to train inexperienced machine operators and effectively use all machine shop measuring tools. The position also involves operating conventional Bridgeport milling machines, lathes, and surface grinders to tight tolerances, as well as manufacturing work holding devices, custom gauges, and repairing machine components for maintenance. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate CNC Horizontal Machining and Vertical Centers
- Set up and operate CNC Horizontal and Vertical Lathes
- Set up and operate CNC Mill Turn machining centers
- Effectively operate the above equipment to manufacture
- Prototype products without finished detailed drawings but with the assistance of a Manufacturing Engineer
- Prove out new CNC programs on CNC equipment to identify errors in Programs, Setups, Feeds and Speeds
- Build Tooling, Load, Unload Tool Magazines
- Set up and mount Work Holding Fixtures
- Ability to read and interpret detail drawings
- Check position of Fixtures with Indicator
- Pick up location of part for program Zero
- Measure Tooling with a Pre-Setters
- Troubleshoot issues with machining processes
- Ability to train inexperienced machine operators
- Effective use of all Machine Shop Measuring Tools
- Operate conventional Bridgeport Milling Machines
- Operate conventional Lathes
- Operate Surface Grinders to tight tolerances
- Manufacture Work Holding Devices
- Manufacture custom Gages
- Manufacture or repair machine components for maintenance
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 5-7 years experience in CNC programming and operation
- Must be a U.S. Person
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Site specific flexible work schedules
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Bonus Eligibility
- Employee Development Opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
- On-site Amenities
- Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
