Maintenance Trades Helper- Laborer Sheet Metal Trainee

About the role

• Type of Requisition: Pipeline
• Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None
• Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
• Public Trust/Other Required: None
• Job Family: SCA

Job Qualifications

• Skills: CNC Punching, Press Brakes, Punch Presses
• Certifications: None
• Experience: 0 + years of related experience
• US Citizenship Required: Yes

About the role

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), located in Pawcatuck, CT has been supporting the US Navy Submarine and Surface Ships for over 30 years. We are a full-service organization ranging from concept development through installation.

We support all facets of the ship building industrial base including Engineering, Design and Drafting, Precision Machining, Sheet Metal, Structural Fabrication, Welding, Finishing, Electronic Assembly, and Installations. Employees appreciate the team atmosphere and knowing we are providing a high-quality product in a safe and friendly environment.

We are located right between Groton, CT and Quonset Point, RI offering an easy commute and ample parking outside the building for a quick 30 second walk to your work area. GDIT is looking for immediate hires that are US Citizens where a security clearance is not required to start your new career.

We are a growing business unit of General Dynamics, offering competitive wages with opportunities for advancement, seeking energized team players who want to deliver a quality product to our customers.

Job Description Summary

Work within the Sheet Metal Shop, assisting in the operation of CNC machinery, deburring parts, and learning the precision sheet metal trade. Responsible for performing various tasks to aid daily operations of the Sheet Metal Shop. Good attitude and aptitude to learn and be willing to invest their time into the trade.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting senior employees in operation of CNC Punch Press, Waterjet Cutting Center, and Press Brakes to fabricate sheet metal product.
• Keeping other employees in department supplied with materials and tools.
• Cutting of sheet and blanks for shop machinery using hydraulic shears and cutting tools.
• Break-out of parts off Punch Press and Omax Waterjet.
• Cleaning of work areas, machines, and equipment.
• Delivery of parts to other departments and areas of facility.

Education and Experience

• 0-2 years of related experience
• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Technical or Vocational Training preferred but not required.

Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of shop math.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to operate power and hand tools.
• Ability to work within a motivated small team.
• Able to lift 50 pounds or more on daily basis.
• Willing to invest and shows initiative and quality craftsmanship.
• US Citizenship Required

Gdit Is Your Place

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

Own Your Opportunity

Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.

Pay and benefits

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $15.06 - $20.38. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Travel Required: None
• Telecommuting Options: Onsite
• Work Location: USA CT Pawcatuck

Total Rewards at Gdit

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.

To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.

To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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