• Work on cutting-edge defense contracts
• Earn a starting hourly salary of $32.48, plus bonuses and benefits
• Grow your career with a Fortune 500 company

About the Organization

General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) is a global defense industry leader in providing land and amphibious combat vehicle solutions. General Dynamics Land Systems division is based in Sterling Heights, MI, a business unit of General Dynamics, who employs over 90,000 people world-wide. We have a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable, and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

GDLS takes our role in the community very seriously. We are proud to have a workforce with varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. As a leading defense company, many of our people are current or former service members. We place a high priority on safety and security — for our customers, our people, and the United States of America.

For more information, please visit our website.

About the Opportunity

Currently, GDLS is looking for a full-time Journeyman Electrician to join their team in Lima, Ohio. 

You will be responsible for the layout, installation, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment and power and lighting systems in the plant, including motors, generators, transformers, controls and mechanisms, timing devices, switches, cables and conduits, communicating, recording and alarm systems.

Your duties will also include, but are not limited to:

• Troubleshooting, repairing, and correcting complex machinery and equipment control systems, including CNC and other electrical equipment  
• Using a variety of types of testing equipment to locate and troubleshoot electrical issues
• Working on energized electrical circuits
• Working with high voltage equipment
• Performing functional testing to ensure that electricity powered or electrically controlled machines or equipment are operating according to required standards
• Determining horsepower requirements, line loads, and material requirements for electrical machines or equipment

All work will be performed in a heavy-duty manufacturing environment.

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to commute to the office in Lima, Ohio.

About You

In order to qualify for this role, you will need a high school diploma or equivalent diploma, and a Journeyman Electrician ticket. Electricians without a Journeyman Electrician ticket will be considered if they are able to provide documentation that demonstrates 8 years of electrician experience, preferably in manufacturing or HVAC systems.

The following skills and experience are also required:

• Demonstrated ability to read and work from blueprints
• Must have a valid state-issued driver's license 

The right candidate must also be a US citizen capable of obtaining and maintaining a government security clearance.

About the Benefits

You will receive a starting hourly salary of $32.48. Every six months, for the first 2 years, you will receive a pay increase with a maximum hourly salary of $38.19, based on a union agreement. You will also receive the following bonuses and benefits:

• 5% shift premium for afternoon shifts
• 60 cents per hour bonus for participating in the teaming process
• Robust Total Reward programs including competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits
• 7% 401K match
• Tuition assistance
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive, and rewarding work environment

General Dynamics Land Systems is an employment equity employer who values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. Successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including, but not limited to, the ability to obtain and maintain a United States government security clearance to secret level.

If you want to work on exciting defense contracts, submit your application below!