Fab & Repair A

ID
2026-70152
Marion, VA, USA
Category
Manufacturing
Required Clearance
Secret
Employment Type
Full Time
Remote Option
On-Site Full-Time
Hiring Company
General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

Trim laminated composite parts using trim fixtures, cutters, sanders, and routers to ensure proper dimensions

Apply taper to edge

Perform assembly and detail operations procedures including drilling, reaming, counterboring, countersinking, installing hinges, placing inserts, deburring, installing bushings and huck or pop rivets, fasteners, and related hardware

Apply solvent to clean stiffeners and apply promoter to prevent rust

Bond through the use of screws and adhesives, detail components including ribs, stiffeners, and intercostals, to larger components such as doors to fabricate aggregate part

Complete repairs of finished parts including cutting down or building up to proper thickness

Patch with fiberglass cloth

Remove improperly bonded ribs

Replace rivets and make stems flush

Inspect work, verify dimensions, tolerances with calipers, pin gauges, angles, and scales

Record process data on router accurately

Skills

Knowledge

Understanding and rigidly adhering to detailed procedures per work instructions

Computer equipment operation

Written and verbal communication

Safety policies and procedures

Interpret sketches, drawings, and blueprints

Housekeeping practices

Use of hand tools  including feeler gauges, micrometers, tape measures, band saws, grinders, sanders, air wrenches, screw drivers, pliers, hammers, chisels, assorted wrenches, and related tools

Teamwork

Operation of material moving equipment

 


Target salary range: USD $0.00/Yr. - USD $0.00/Yr. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!


Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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