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From the employer's careers site First seen 2 Nov 2026

Maintenance Trades Helper- Laborer Sheet Metal Trainee

Description

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), located in Pawcatuck, CT, is seeking a Maintenance Trades Helper- Laborer Sheet Metal Trainee.

The successful candidate will work within the Sheet Metal Shop, assisting in the operation of CNC machinery, deburring parts, and learning the precision sheet metal trade.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist senior employees in operating CNC Punch Press, Waterjet Cutting Center, and Press Brakes to fabricate sheet metal products.
  • Keep other employees in the department supplied with materials and tools.
  • Cut sheets and blanks for shop machinery using hydraulic shears and cutting tools.
  • Break out parts off Punch Press and Omax Waterjet.
  • Clean work areas, machines, and equipment.
  • Deliver parts to other departments and areas of the facility.

Education and Experience:

  • 0-2 years of related experience.
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Technical or Vocational Training preferred but not required.

Skills and Abilities:

  • Understanding of shop math.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Ability to operate power and hand tools.
  • Ability to work within a motivated small team.
  • Able to lift 50 pounds or more on a daily basis.
  • Willing to invest and show initiative and quality craftsmanship.

Benefits:

  • Competitive wages with opportunities for advancement.
  • Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
  • 401K with company match.
  • Paid time off.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

  • 40 hours.

Travel Required:

  • None.

Telecommuting Options:

  • Onsite.

Skills

Required

  • CNC Punching
  • Press Brakes
  • Punch Presses
  • shop math
  • operating power and hand tools

Nice to have

  • Technical or Vocational Training
Apply on General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT)