Electrician Lead

Responsibilities for this Position

Electrician Lead

US-TX-Mesquite

Job ID: 2026-36533
Type: Full Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Skilled Trades
Mesquite, TX

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.

Impact of the Role

General Profile

• Requires full proficiency in a range of technical processes or procedures through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience
• Completes a variety of atypical assignments
• Works within defined technical processes and procedures or methodologies and may help determine the appropriate approach for new assignments
• Works with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight focused only on complex new assignments
• Acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience
• Performs manual tasks according to established procedures

Essential Functions

• Inspects, repairs, installs, and maintains electrical systems, machinery, and equipment.
• Ensures all work performed meets required safety codes and is properly inspected.
• Uses a variety of tools and equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment.
• Tests electrical systems to ensure proper installation and operation.
• Inspects electrical systems to determine whether repairs are needed.
• Replaces conduit, wiring and circuit breakers as needed.
Required Qualifications
• Required education and experience: Vocational/Technical Training Degree and 5-7 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
Preferred Qualifications
• Preferred education and experience: Associate's Degree
• Discipline/Major: Technical training preferred
• Additional certifications: Typically requires an Electrician's license granted by state
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Electrical Wiring Installation. Install Electrical Services. Reading Blueprints/Diagrams. Safety Inspections. Troubleshooting Electrical Codes
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:
• 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.
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.



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