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Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

General Dynamics Mission Systems · Marion, VA

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Degree
Required
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
5 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at General Dynamics Mission Systems (aerospace & defense) in Marion, VA.

They ask for
degree required

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in Virginia: typical posted base $64k–$80k.

Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 65 maintenance technician openings in Virginia, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 68 other live reliability postings in Virginia.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $70k–$101k, from 7 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Welding 46%
  • Team leadership 41%
  • PLC 29%
  • SAP 20%
  • Root cause 20%

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Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required; Associates degree preferred. Certified/Licensed: Electricity, HVAC

Requirements

Candidates must be able to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense SECRET security clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility

requirements

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

Responsibilities

for this Position

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Basic

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • •Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, schematics, technical manuals, and blueprints
  • •Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and related mobile equipment
  • •Tools used include voltmeters, wrenches, gauges, saws, hammers, etc

Knowledgeable in

  • •Computer equipment operation
  • •Safety and good housekeeping policies and procedures
  • •Teamwork
  • •Carpentry, pneumatics and related trades

Salary Note

USD $30.12 - USD $30.12 /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!

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