Maintenance Technician

General Dynamics OTS · Springboro, OH

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Level: Technician
Team: Reliability
Industry: Aerospace & defense
Posted: 30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at General Dynamics OTS (aerospace & defense) in Springboro, OH.

Tools it names: Root cause, CNC, Painting / coating

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

Maintenance Technician roles in Ohio: typical posted base $58k–$75k.

Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 204 maintenance technician openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 213 other live reliability postings in Ohio.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: Not stated

Skills these teams ask for most

PLC 49%
Team leadership 42%
Welding 34%
✓ Root cause 22%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for CNC, Painting / coating, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

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Job Summary-

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), a premier provider to the US Department of Defense and allied nation. Our Springboro, Ohio facility is seeking a Preventative Maintenance Technician for the 1st shift weekend 12-hr (5:00AM- 5:30PM).

We are committed to supporting the mission of the warfighter. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with our allies around the world. Given the nature of our work and our organization’s ethos, we value trust, honesty, alignment, and transparency.

Responsibilities-

Responsible for executing scheduled PM's and inspections on facility/production equipment ranging from CNC lathes,draw benches,mechanical presses, ovens, paint booths, winding machines and film coating lines.

◆Performing routine inspections, lubrications,adjustments and repairs on machinery and facility equipment
◆Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues
◆Adhere to all safety and company policies
◆Follow PM schedules and work orders and documenting activities

Qualifications-

✓Knowledge of and able to perform tasks relating to plumbing, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems.
✓Ability to read blueprints/schematics (often required).
✓Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
✓Working knowledge of CMMS and ability to input required data into the system.
✓Ability to use root cause analysis tools to determine the cause of the breakdown and suggest/implement a countermeasure to prevent breakdown from re-occurring.
✓Ability to obtain a fork truck and aerial lift certification.
✓Industrial maintenance experience required.