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General Dynamics Information Technology • Washington, DC 20036 • Posted 2 days ago

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In-person • Full-time • $40.87-$55.29/hr • Mid Level

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General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking a Field Technician II to provide onsite support for an existing government customer's production equipment. This role involves working closely with the customer and remote GDIT teams to support multiple production-related machines, including mechanical or electrical needs. The position requires onsite work in Washington, DC, with potential travel for training.

Responsibilities

  • Fabricates, installs, maintains, and repairs electronic, mechanical, and/or other types of components and equipment.
  • Researches, evaluates, and develops solutions to problems.
  • Performs maintenance of different types of equipment and infrastructure.
  • Supports multiple motion control systems, automated inspection systems, automated mailing systems, Class IV lasers, and other production equipment.
  • Collaborates with other team members to install new equipment or implement modifications requested by the customer/client.
  • Tests equipment and systems to evaluate whether they meet compliance standards.
  • Reports findings and provides solutions for any issues that may halt progression.
  • Conducts thorough follow-up assessments and checkups of equipment and make recommendations where applicable.
  • Assists with all preventative maintenance and maintain any required documentation.

Qualifications

Required

  • At least three years of experience supporting computer controlled electro-mechanical machinery, particularly letter printing and envelope stuffing (mailers).
  • Experience working with optical systems (lasers) is a plus.
  • Intermediate computer skills including configuring and troubleshooting.
  • Must be a US citizen and able to successfully complete a Public Trust background investigation.
  • Familiarity with using MS Office.

Preferred

  • An Associates of Arts/Associates of Science degree is desired.

About General Dynamics Information Technology

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is a global technology and professional services company that provides consulting, technology, and mission services to government, defense, and intelligence agencies across the United States. With a team of 30,000 experts, GDIT offers capabilities in digital modernization, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and application development, serving industries like civil defense, health, intelligence, homeland security, and state and local government. They prioritize diversity and inclusion in their workforce and focus on corporate citizenship and sustainability.

Full Job Description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

NACI (T1)

Job Family:

Production Planning

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Documentations, Problem Solving, Troubleshooting

Certifications:

Experience:

3 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Background:

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a market leader and technology innovator, is seeking talented professionals to deliver maintenance support solutions to our customers.

GDIT is seeking a Field Technician II to join our team. This position provides an opportunity to join an expanding team that will continue to develop/expand a system that supports an existing government customer. We work closely with our customer to ensure that their production equipment is running efficiently as they expand their own offerings to a growing list of other government organizations.

The Field Technician will provide onsite support to the onsite customer operations staff and the remote GDIT team to support multiple production related machines. The Field Technician will work with the onsite team to support any mechanical or electrical needs. Due to the nature of the work, the Field Technician will not be able to work remotely and must be onsite in Washington, DC. Travel may be required for training purposes.

Key Responsibilities:

- Fabricates, installs, maintains, and repairs electronic, mechanical, and/or other types of components and equipment.

- Researches, evaluates, and develops solutions to problems.

- Performs maintenance of different types of equipment and infrastructure.

- Supports multiple motion control systems, automated inspection systems, automated mailing systems, Class IV lasers, and other production equipment.

- Collaborates with other team members to install new equipment or implement modifications requested by the customer/client.

- Tests equipment and systems to evaluate whether they meet compliance standards.

- Reports findings and provides solutions for any issues that may halt progression.

- Conducts thorough follow-up assessments and checkups of equipment and make recommendations where applicable.

- Assists with all preventative maintenance and maintain any required documentation.

Basic Qualifications:

At least three years of experience supporting computer controlled electro-mechanical machinery. In particular, letter printing and envelope stuffing (mailers). Experience working with optical systems (lasers) is a plus. Intermediate computer skills including configuring and troubleshooting is required.

In addition to the technical skills and experience, the candidate must be a good team player, be an effective trouble-shooter and problem solver, and have good communications skills. Familiarity with using MS Office is a necessity.

The candidate must be a US citizen and be able to successfully complete a Public Trust background investigation.

Additional (Desired) Qualifications:

While not required, an Associates of Arts/Associates of Science degree is desired.

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $40.87 - $55.29. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA DC Washington

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.