Sheet Metal Fabricator

Posted 15 Days Ago
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Pawcatuck, CT, USA
In-Office
21-29 Hourly
Junior
Aerospace • Information Technology • Professional Services • Security • Software
The Role
Operate CNC and hand machinery (punch press, fiber laser, Omax waterjet, press brake) to cut, form, deburr, drill, and inspect sheet metal parts. Read blueprints, perform preventative maintenance, load/unload material, ensure quality to specifications, and coordinate daily work with supervisor.
Summary Generated by Built In

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

SCA

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Blueprint Reading, CNC Machines, Measuring Instruments

Certifications:

None

Experience:

1 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Join GDIT as a Sheet-Metal Worker, for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support. Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects.

The Sheet Metal Worker works within the Sheet Metal fabrication shop. Operating hand and CNC machinery to cut and form precision parts and assemblies.

 Job Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Operation of CNC cutting machinery, i.e. Punch Press, Fiber Laser, Omax Water jet
  • Deburring, drilling, and sanding of parts produced
  • Loading/unloading material from machines and material racks
  • Operation of Press Brake to form complex assemblies
  • Interpretation of drawings, and specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances of products
  • Coordinating daily work with direct supervisor.
  • Inspection of completed work for quality standards and GDIT conformance requirements.
  • Perform preventative maintenance and upkeep to machine and workstation.
  • Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

  • Experience: 1+ years of prior Sheet Metal or relevant experience.
  • Previous operation of Fiber laser, Waterjet, Punch or Press Brake
  • Education: High School Diploma/GED
  • Basic knowledge of shop machinery, hand and power tools.
  • Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
  • Ability to read blueprints.
  • Ability to work within a small, motivated team.
  • Knowledge of precision measuring instruments (i.e.: calipers, micrometers, gages, etc.).
  • Ability to lift 50lbs.
  • Ability to stand for an 8 hour shift minimum.
  • Must be able to obtain forklift certification

Must be a US Citizen

Ability to obtain & maintain a Secret security clearance


GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
  • Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
  • Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
  • Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
  • Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.

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 CT Pawcatuck

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 package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identify Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Skills Required

  • 1+ years prior sheet metal or relevant experience.
  • Previous operation of Fiber Laser, Waterjet, Punch or Press Brake.
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Basic knowledge of shop machinery, hand and power tools.
  • Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
  • Ability to read blueprints.
  • Knowledge of precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, gauges).
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs.
  • Ability to stand for an 8 hour shift.
  • Must be able to obtain forklift certification.
  • US Citizenship required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

General Dynamics Information Technology Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Affordable Benefits Pay and benefits are described as good or okay in multiple places, and the overall package is often portrayed as acceptable even when base pay is not viewed as top-tier.
  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision plan options are presented as comprehensive, with additional protections like disability and life insurance contributing to a well-rounded health and protection offering.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) plan with company match is consistently highlighted as part of the total rewards package, supporting longer-term financial planning.

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The Company
HQ: Falls Church, VA
21,625 Employees

What We Do

We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.

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