Senior Advanced Machinist Technician

Responsibilities for this Position

Senior Advanced Machinist Technician

ID: 2026-76087
US-MA-Quincy
Required Clearance: No clearance
Posted Date: 10/27/2026
Category: Engineering-Other
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.Technical certificate or 7 years of experience or equivalent is also equired.

Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

Developing mission-critical systems that help keep people safe is what we do. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, youll be part of the team that helps heroes make a true impact. The work we do is important. The challenges we face are career-defining. The opportunity we can offer is one-of-a-kind.

We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.

By reading and following instructions including blueprints, youll form and shape complex material by operating lathes, drill presses, mills, routers, grinding machines, duplicating, and profile machines, brakes and shears and light-duty bench or floor machine tools and equipment such as small lathes, power mills, extruding machines, drills or punch presses, power brakes, shears or saws. Additionally, the Senior Advanced Machinist Technician will set up machines, make adjustments, perform maintenance and check work using prescribed gauges, jigs and fixtures to measure close tolerances.

What youll experience:

• Technologies that arent just top-notch, theyre often top-secret
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring whats next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as its discovered

What you bring to the table:

• An Associates degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
• Certificate in SolidWorks and experience in ProtoTRAK Mill and Lathe and/or HAAS Mill and Lathe
• Ability to provide direction and delegate work
• Ability to use mechanical hand and simple power tools
• Distinct leadership, computer, organization and communication skills

What sets you apart:

• Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Workplace Options:

• This position is fully on site in Quincy, MA

Salary Note

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.

Combined Salary Range

USD $43.50 - USD $47.71 /Hr.

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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