Maintenance Trades Helper

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

SCA

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Blueprints, Computer Numerical Control (CNC), Manual Machining

Certifications:

None

Experience:

0 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Maintenance Trades Helper - Machinist Trainee

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Operate and maintain plasma burn tables, hand grinders, scrapers, and tape measures with proficiency.

Perform tasks, including metal material stretching, layout processes, and plate cleaning and de-burring.

Read and interpret blueprints and CAD drawings, solving problems as needed.

Operate CNC machinery with the ability to download programs via disc, flash drive, or direct connect.

Perform cuts and nesting activities as defined by production requirements.

Build understanding of machining principles, assisting in operational efficiency and quality improvements.

Safely operate overhead cranes and other heavy machinery to move and position materials.

Perform daily equipment operational checks and maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Ensure adherence to production schedules and deadlines.

Certifications and Competencies:

Haas Automation: Haas Mill Operator
NIMS CNC Mill Operator – National Institute of Metal Working Skills
NIMS Milling: Programming, Setup, and Operations Lv.1 - National Institute of Metal
Working Skills
GD&T Print Reading and Tolerances
OSHA 10 – Summit Training
Haas Automation: Haas Lathe Operator
NIMS CNC Lathe Operator – National Institute of Metal Working Skills

NIMS Turning: Programming, Setup, and Operations Lv.1 - National Institute of Metal Working Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED required; 0+ years of experience

Completion of a machining technology education

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

Knowledge of geometric dimensions, tolerances, and symbols.

Strong math skills, including fractions and decimal calculations.

Basic knowledge of computer operating systems (Windows OS).

Must be a US Citizen

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The likely hourly rate for this position is between $21.25 - $28.75. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Chesapeake

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards p