Job Description

Position Description:
- This UAW-represented position is called the Utility classification and is a combination classification consisting of Assembler-Mechanical, Shot Blast, and Tank Painter duties which consist of the following:
- Prepare small parts for assembly; join together, fit, and attach parts to form light assemblies.
- Apply and remove masking tape, bolts or screws, and plastic / rubber plugs on parts, structures, and covers; clean for paint.
- Touch up paint with a small brush around nipples, connections, and edges of masked areas after removal of masking tape.
- Operate equipment and machinery which may be hand-operated, automatic, or semi-automatic, such as tanks, pumps, stills, spray jets, stream jets, air jets, control valves, sheet metal cabinets and hoods and aprons, conveyors and hoists, mechanical washing & degreasing equipment, and baskets for handling stock while maintaining volume of solutions, drain/replenish tanks of solutions, and operating distilling and reclaiming apparatuses.
- Use various cleaning agents which may be water soluble compounds, chlorine compounds, compounds including rust inhibitors and neutralizers.
- Apply sealants, solvents, chemical washes, paints and coatings, protective coatings, rust proofing, cosmoline, greases/lubricants, adhesives and armor panels such as spalls.
- Operate air nozzles and vacuum machines as well as grinders, sanders, other power tools, and hand tools including but not limited to hand wrenches, air/gas couplings, screwdrivers, and ratchet wrenches.
- Manually paint parts and/or vehicle structures utilizing industrial paint spraying equipment or brushes/rollers.
- Hang and remove parts from a moving parts line and apply paint utilizing spay guns while parts are in transit.
- Wear full body protective gear while manipulating and utilizing steel shot blasting hoses which operate at high pressure.
- Operate equipment including radio-controlled overhead cranes and walker/stackers to move material/structures.
- Remove dirt, scale, rust, roughness, and sharp edges from metal objects by the abrading action of ocompressed air laden with sand or other abrasive material. This is accomplished working in an enclosed room, with the operator wearing heavy gloves, helmet, respirator, and other protective clothing.
- Manipulate the nozzle connecting the air hose and sand hose over the work until the surfaces are clean and of the required degree of smoothness.
- Move work in and out of blast room, replenish sand, open and close valves, etc.
- Perform vapor blasts operations in which abrasives are carried in a liquid spray to produce the desired finish.
- Must be able to handle/ manage hazardous waste from time to time.
- Working with objects and equipment overhead.
- Clean up immediate work area.
- Conduct pre- and post-operation safety checks of equipment.
- Perform administrative tasks relevant to the classification including verifying written instructions have been followed.

Position Requirements:
- Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (International Trafficking and Arms Regulations).
- Must successfully complete vetting process administered by Department of Army Police for unescorted facility access.
- Must be at least 18 years of age and have high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Must successfully complete pre-employment process including but may not be limited to background check, medical exam, and drug screen.
- Must be able to obtain/maintain respirator clearance - wear air-fed.
- Knowledge of different types of paints strongly preferred.
- May be required to obtain/sustain Anthropometric Size Requirements (ASR) certification for vehicle entry.
- Working with objects and equipment overhead.
- Must be able to work overtime and off-shifts.

Working Conditions and Environment
- Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and handling various parts up to 60 lbs.
- Climbing ladders and stairs both into and onto vehicle structures/platforms and work from heights either on platforms or in vehicles from elevated surfaces.
- Must be able to stand, squat, kneel, stoop, bend, crawl and maneuver in tight spaces.
- Potential for walking and standing on uneven surfaces.
- Working in and around dust, fumes, oils, mists, lubricants, solvents and in areas with a high noise volume.
- Depending upon departmental assignment wearing a respirator may be required.
- Using hand tools including, but not limited to sledge hammer, pry bar, wrenches, air/gas couplings.
- Operating radio-controlled crane for lifting and moving material.
- Overtime and off-shift work may be required.
- Wearing of required PPE (personal protective equipment) is mandatory.

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. At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.

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 benefits@gdls.com for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.