Manufacturing Operations Technician

Responsibilities for this Position

Manufacturing Operations Technician

ID: 2026-72735
US-AL-Cullman
Required Clearance: No clearance
Posted Date: 5/26/2026
Category: Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience is required plus a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities for this Position

Help make the technologies, products and services that make a difference. Thats the opportunity thats waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. We help our nations heroes keep our nation safe by creating solutions so advanced, they redefine innovation for the world. Its an amazing challenge. And its waiting for you now.

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.

As a Manufacturing Operations Technician for General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) Precision Structures & Optics (PSO) located in Cullman, AL, youll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for performing hand deburring, lapping, and polishing operations to print specifications involving precision tolerances on Beryllium products for use in the most demanding applications, across the aerospace, defense, and nuclear industries. Our products are used in high performance sensing systems for targeting and acquisition, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions, and are hardened for the battlefield environment.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills:

• Proficiency in the use of a variety of hand and power tools; able to utilize various equipment such as hones, pencil grinders, and lap plates
• Ability to work from blueprints, advanced drawings, process sheets and sketches to perform hand deburring, lapping, and polishing operations with precision, quality, and safety
• Experience and ability to routinely use a microscope
• Manual dexterity; ability to use your hands to carry out a task skillfully and to a high level

What sets you apart:

• People who are detail-oriented and strive for perfection
• Experience performing deburring operations including blending and polishing
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Maintaining a high level of craftsmanship
• Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions
• Driven and motivated, willingness to go beyond normal scope of position when requested

Our Commitment to You:

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning a development
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nations security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health and wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:

This position is fully on-site.

While on-site, you will be a part of the Cullman, AL facility

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 $25.66 - USD $27.47 /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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