Welder - Manufacturing

Company Overview

At General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, our employees are the heart of our company. We invite you to apply to join our team of employees who are dedicated to excellence that meet the needs of the warfighters and our customers around the world, day in and day out.

Job Summary

Welds a variety of metals and alloys, including dissimilar materials | Operates welding, cutting, soldering and brazing equipment to join or repair metal components | May set up or operate welding or heat‑treating robots | Leads daily work activities, assigns tasks, supports training, and helps resolve production or equipment issues while ensuring safety and quality standards


Impact of the Role

General Profile

• Requires specialized expertise in technical processes or procedures
• Completes assignments and facilitates the work activities of others; may coordinate work beyond own area
• May act as a lead, providing subject matter guidance to team members but is not a supervisor
• Works autonomously within established procedures and practices; proposing improvements to processes and methods as needed
• May also be in charge of leading training for employees
• Performs manual tasks according to established procedures

Essential Functions

• Joins, fabricates, and repairs metal parts and other weldable material to form permanent bonds by applying appropriate welding techniques.
• Prepares the materials and set up for a welding device or robot.
• Welds metal components and parts using specialized equipment such as gas welders and gas torches.
• Uses electrical currents to create heat and bond metals.
• Plans work by interpreting blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics.
• Observes tests on welded surfaces to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Vocational/Technical Training Degree and 7-8 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Associate's Degree
• Discipline/Major: Technical training preferred
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Technical expertise. Planning skills. Detail oriented. Manual dexterity. Welding. Inspection. Safety procedures. Reading blueprints/diagrams.
• Team Leadership Training and Experience

Physical Requirements

• 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.
• May be requested to work a different shift.
• Must be willing to work outside normal business hours as required.
• This position is Safety-Sensitive.

Travel Requirements

No or very little travel likely.


Additional Compensation

Hired applicant may be eligible to participate in the Company's Gain Sharing Program.


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.