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Overview

At General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, employees are dedicated to excellence in meeting the needs of warfighters and customers globally. The Maintenance Technician II role involves performing preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment and systems in Mesquite, TX.

Responsibilities

  • Performs preventive maintenance and skilled repairs on complex electrical and mechanical production equipment and systems.
  • Follows standard procedures to monitor equipment for performance, safety, and effectiveness.
  • Performs equipment failure analysis to complete preventive and unscheduled maintenance.
  • Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment problems.
  • Logs equipment modifications and maintenance details in the designated system.
  • Follows prescribed safety rules and regulations and maintains quality standards.

Requirements

  • Vocational/Technical Training Degree and 1-2 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience.
  • Preferred education: Associate's Degree in Maintenance or related discipline.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Problem-solving skills.
  • Technical expertise in automation, calibration, and equipment maintenance.
  • Experience in failure analysis, mechanical troubleshooting, and production support.

Additional Information

  • This role is on-site in Mesquite, TX.
  • 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.
  • This position is Safety-Sensitive.
  • No or very little travel likely.
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How this job compares in Mesquite, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Texas currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$35/hr across 477 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Mesquite, TX

We're tracking 12 other active welding openings in Mesquite, TX right now, from 10 different employers. 6 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,322 other active welding openings from 611 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Mesquite, or widen the search to Texas.

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems currently has 1 other opening live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Austin Industries (32), Welding Shop in Austin, TX (27), and Zachry Group (21). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are San Angelo at $39/hr, La Porte at $38/hr, and Pasadena at $38/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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