Welder Combination Maint (SCA) - Kuwait Job at GD Land Systems, Michigan, ND

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  • GD Land Systems
  • Michigan, ND

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Position Title: Welder Combination Maint (SCA) - Kuwait

Location: ., KW, Kuwait

Category: Skilled Trades/Mechanics/Technicians

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: Kuwait

City: .

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: None

Career Level: Entry

Requisition ID: 16112656

Description: Job Description

About the Role

The welder/mechanic role needs to be familiar with field welding on aluminum and steel parts. The position also requires mechanic experience working with wheeled and/or tracked vehicles.

Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer

Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.
  • Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending.
  • Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
  • 401k Match (3%).
  • Educational Assistance.
Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role
  • SMAW Welder with mechanic experience (SCA) experienced welder familiar with field welding on aluminum and steel parts working to required tolerances using welding metals and metal alloys;
  • Mechanic experience working with wheeled and/or track vehicles;
  • Ensure Supervisor/Manager is aware of critical issues and able to make appropriate decisions based on information supplied;
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Leadership responsible for maintenance.
  • Welding small, medium, and large various metals and alloys
  • Soldering and brazing of copper pipe
  • Performing complex mechanical installations per engineering direction
  • Reading and comprehending drawings and specifications
  • Using specialized machinery for industrial welding and overseeing machines that perform the same job
  • Maintaining all welding machinery
  • Assessing welded surfaces, structures and components to identify errors
  • Reading blueprints and drawings and taking or reading measurements to layout and procedures
  • Determining the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
  • Setting up components for welding according to specifications (e.g., cut material with powered saws to match measurements)
  • Operating angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be weld

Qualifications Sought
  • Must have three (3) or more years of welding experience or formal weld training in lieu of experience, able to weld on aluminum and steel parts, working within required tolerances, and able to read welding symbols;
  • Must be willing to travel within the United States and OCONUS to perform welding tasks in the field when required;
  • Able to maintain welding certifications or to obtain certifications as required, including but not limited to certifying in Stick in all positions;
  • Must have mechanical experience working on wheeled and/or track vehicles;
  • High School diploma or equivalent;
  • Must be a U.S. person;
  • Must be able to gain access military bases or facilities;
  • Able to secure and maintain a NACI and United States Passport, if required;
  • Must successfully pass a deployment physical that meets CONUS Replacement Center (CRC) requirements, if required;
  • Must be able to work independently
  • Must have a valid State Driver's License and be able to obtain a military license and meet the anthropometric requirements to entry into a drivers station or into an enclosed military vehicle;
  • Required to work at various heights, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, able to climb, to work in enclosed spaces - often in awkward positions, extreme temperatures and dusty environments;
  • Be able to work autonomously with U.S. or foreign government personnel.

Additional Information / Desired Experience
  • This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)
  • Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime as required
  • Familiarity with military standards and test requirements desired.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Job Description

About the Role

The welder/mechanic role needs to be familiar with field welding on aluminum and steel parts. The position also requires mechanic experience working with wheeled and/or tracked vehicles.

Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer

Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.
  • Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending.
  • Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
  • 401k Match (3%).
  • Educational Assistance.
Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role
  • SMAW Welder with mechanic experience (SCA) experienced welder familiar with field welding on aluminum and steel parts working to required tolerances using welding metals and metal alloys;
  • Mechanic experience working with wheeled and/or track vehicles;
  • Ensure Supervisor/Manager is aware of critical issues and able to make appropriate decisions based on information supplied;
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Leadership responsible for maintenance.
  • Welding small, medium, and large various metals and alloys
  • Soldering and brazing of copper pipe
  • Performing complex mechanical installations per engineering direction
  • Reading and comprehending drawings and specifications
  • Using specialized machinery for industrial welding and overseeing machines that perform the same job
  • Maintaining all welding machinery
  • Assessing welded surfaces, structures and components to identify errors
  • Reading blueprints and drawings and taking or reading measurements to layout and procedures
  • Determining the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
  • Setting up components for welding according to specifications (e.g., cut material with powered saws to match measurements)
  • Operating angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be weld

Qualifications Sought
  • Must have three (3) or more years of welding experience or formal weld training in lieu of experience, able to weld on aluminum and steel parts, working within required tolerances, and able to read welding symbols;
  • Must be willing to travel within the United States and OCONUS to perform welding tasks in the field when required;
  • Able to maintain welding certifications or to obtain certifications as required, including but not limited to certifying in Stick in all positions;
  • Must have mechanical experience working on wheeled and/or track vehicles;
  • High School diploma or equivalent;
  • Must be a U.S. person;
  • Must be able to gain access military bases or facilities;
  • Able to secure and maintain a NACI and United States Passport, if required;
  • Must successfully pass a deployment physical that meets CONUS Replacement Center (CRC) requirements, if required;
  • Must be able to work independently
  • Must have a valid State Driver's License and be able to obtain a military license and meet the anthropometric requirements to entry into a drivers station or into an enclosed military vehicle;
  • Required to work at various heights, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, able to climb, to work in enclosed spaces - often in awkward positions, extreme temperatures and dusty environments;
  • Be able to work autonomously with U.S. or foreign government personnel.

Additional Information / Desired Experience
  • This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)
  • Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime as required
  • Familiarity with military standards and test requirements desired.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.



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