Maintenance Mechanic - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States - General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems

Description

Overview:
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, has an opening for an Maintenance Mechanic to join our Hanover Township Team. We take pride in supporting the mission of the warfighter by delivering the best, to the best. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with allies around the world. We are looking for a motivated and creative leader to help shape and support our mission.

GD-OTS in Wilkes-Barre offers great benefits that are effective the first day of employment Medical, dental vision, 401k and many other benefits are available without a waiting period.

Major Position Responsibilities:
Perform Preventative Maintenance and extensive equipment repairs on INDUSTRIAL Machinery such as Large Hydraulic Presses, Induction heaters & conveyors independently as prescribed by written and verbal instructions

Supports electricians and other maintenance staff in performing equipment repairs

Provides guidance to Maintenance 1, 2, and 3 employees and contractors to accomplish projects

Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment failures, recommends solutions and conducts repairs

Documents maintenance activities as required and records time management in data base.

Adheres to established policies and procedures paying special attention to safety regulations & notifies management of equipment malfunctions and/or personal injuries.

Maintains work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe manner to include returning tools to designated areas

Other general duties as directed


Basic Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years proven experience working as an electromechanical maintenance technician at an industrial manufacturing facility.

Ability to read and interpret electrical/hydraulic drawings and schematics.

Advanced electrical skills with control power and circuits from 480Vac to 24Vdc.

Proven experience with troubleshooting motor controls and VFD's.

Related professional degree or technical training degree preferred.