Salary
≈ $54k – $98k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Wilkes-Barre)
Seniority
Middle · 3+ years exp
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 29, 2026. General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems scores A on the Alion truth index.
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Founded in 1996, General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS) is a defense and aerospace enterprise specializing in weapons systems, munitions, and military equipment manufacturing. Headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States, the company serves the U.S. Armed Forces, international allied militaries, and defense agencies across global markets. Through its technical portfolio - encompassing airborne Gatling guns, naval gun platforms, artillery ammunition, guided missile components, and tactical vehicles - it delivers high-assurance combat systems and operational hardware across land, sea, and air domains.
Company Overview
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!Job Summary
Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment and systems (e.g., mechanical, electrical) | Evaluates and recommends equipment improvements to improve availability, capability and yield | Performs equipment failure analyses (including preventive and unscheduled maintenance) | Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment problems | Prepares technical reports to document equipment modifications and equipment maintenance proceduresImpact of the Role
General Profile
- Working supervisor of a team (spends a portion of time performing the work supervised) or supervises the daily activities of production team members
- Must have one or more of any direct report type
- Analyses information to solve on-going problems and implements procedures and approaches to complete work
- Responsible for results of the team
- Provides direction to team using extensive knowledge of established precedents and practices
- Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment
Essential Functions
- Supervises a crew performing routine preventive maintenance and safety inspection operations for a plant's mechanical equipment, control systems or power distribution systems.
- Follows a daily and weekly schedule to effectively assign maintenance and repair tasks and may use a work order system to track work orders.
- Oversees preventive maintenance, repair, inspection, and calibration processes to identify wear, damage, or leaks, replace filters or belts, or apply lubrication to mechanical devices.
- Selects, schedules, and coordinates vendors and outside service providers for specialized repairs or maintenance projects.
- Maintains a replacement and spare part inventory at required levels.
- Trains and coaches the team.
- Ensures all work and material handling follow established safety procedures and regulations.
- Leads and directs the work of other employees and has some responsibility for personnel actions related to hiring, performance, and disciplinary actions with concurrence from the HR Directors & General Managers.
- Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 3-5 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
- Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
- Knowledge, skills & abilities: Automation Calibration. Equipment Maintenance. Failure Analysis. Manufacturing Support. Mechanical Troubleshooting. Numerical Control. Production Support. Refurbishment. Total Productive Maintenance (TPM). Inspect Repairs. Equipment Repairs. Mechanical Maintenance. Equipment Monitoring. Process Documentation. Leadership Skills.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
- Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
- Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds.
- May need to stand for long periods of time.
- Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.
- This position is Safety-Sensitive.
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Travel Requirements
Up to 25% travel likely._____________________________
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.Free account
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