Production Technician II (Conversion req for Artillery )
General Dynamics OTS · Hampton, AR
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 5 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level production role at General Dynamics OTS (aerospace & defense) in Hampton, AR. No or very little travel likely.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Openings
- 4 with this title at this site
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$92k.
Median of the low and high ends of 77 live postings that list pay, out of 1252 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Arkansas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 19 other live production postings in Arkansas.
- Experience asked
- Typical (2+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 2+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 100%
- SAP 40%
- Lean 30%
- Root cause 25%
- EHS / safety 20%
- Six Sigma 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: General Dynamics OTS in Hampton
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Full description from General Dynamics OTSAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job Summary
Sets up and operates automatic or semi-automatic machines and related equipment in a continuous production/processing operation | Monitors meters, gauges, valves, flow ratios, temperatures, pressures, and related controls and guidelines to ensure adherence to production/process specifications | Reports any malfunctions or abnormalities and makes minor adjustments and repairs to equipment | Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures
Essential Functions
- ◆Sets up and operates production equipment to manufacture, process, and assemble various commercial products and substances.
- ◆Uses product specifications, blueprints, diagrams, and standard operating procedures (SOP) to produce products.
- ◆Monitors output for quality and conformance to required metrics.
- ◆Prepares and maintains required records of production activities and reports any inconsistencies or equipment issues.
- ◆Follows established guidelines for safe material handling and protective gear.
- ◆Studies and records time, motion, methods, and speed to improve efficiency.
- ◆Establishes a standard production rate in performance of maintenance, production, clerical, and other worker operations.
- ◆Troubleshoots issues related to manufacturing operations and industrial layout.
Required Qualifications
- ✓Required education and experience: Vocational/Technical Training Degree and 1-2 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Preferred education and experience: Associate's Degree
- ✓Discipline/Major: Technical training preferred
- ✓Knowledge, skills & abilities: Technical expertise. Ability to identify and seek needed information. Research skills. Problem-solving skills. Machine Operation. Machine Programming, Manufacturing. Numerical Control. Precision Measurement. Quality Inspection. Reading Blueprints/Diagrams. Safety Policies and Procedures. Record Keeping. Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Physical
Requirements
- ✓Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
- ✓Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds.
- ✓May need to stand for long periods of time.
- ✓Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.
- ✓May be requested to work a different shift.
- ✓Must be willing to work outside normal business hours as required.
- ✓This position is Safety-Sensitive.
Travel
Requirements
No or very little travel likely.
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The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required
responsibilities
and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.
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Company Overview
At General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, our employees are the heart of our company. We invite you to apply to join our team of employees who are dedicated to excellence that meet the needs of the warfighters and our customers around the world, day in and day out.
General Profile
- •Requires basic skills in an analytical or scientific method or operational process
- •Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods and adheres to quality guidelines
- •Works with close supervision
- •Performs manual tasks according to established procedures
