Electrician

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: Electrician

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category: Skilled Trades/Mechanics/Technicians

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: MI

City: Sterling Heights

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: None

Career Level: Mid-Career

Requisition ID: 17006395

Description: Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer

Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending.
• Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match per UAW contract.
• Educational Assistance.
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.

Position Requirements:

• Layout, install, maintain and repair all electrical equipment and lighting systems including motors, generators, transformers, controls and mechanics.
• Capable of working on "live" circuits as required.
• Proficient in bending EMT and rigid conduit.
• Knowledgeable of the construction of Herman Miller office systems furniture.
• Ability to read facility drawings including electrical drawings, schematics, and riser diagrams.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be a motivated self-starter.
• Must be able to function in a team environment.
• Must have the ability to assist other skilled trades.
• General computer skills.
• Must have a high school diploma.
• Must have a minimum of 8 years in the trade.
• Knowledgeable of general building codes.
• Working voltages of 480, 277, 208, 120.
• Must have working knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
• Must be able to climb and work from ladders.
• Must have a State of Michigan Journeyman or Master's license and maintain it.
• Knowledge of practices, tools, and equipment used in the electrical trade.
• Ability to operate power tools in a safe manner.
• Must have the ability to operate lift equipment in a safe, proficient manner and obtain the proper operating licenses.
• Must have the ability to walk 3-5 miles a day on a variety of walking surfaces, ascend and descend numerous stairways, lift a minimum of 50 lbs., bend, twist, stoop, and kneel for long periods of time.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer

Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending.
• Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match per UAW contract.
• Educational Assistance.
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.

Position Requirements:

• Layout, install, maintain and repair all electrical equipment and lighting systems including motors, generators, transformers, controls and mechanics.
• Capable of working on "live" circuits as required.
• Proficient in bending EMT and rigid conduit.
• Knowledgeable of the construction of Herman Miller office systems furniture.
• Ability to read facility drawings including electrical drawings, schematics, and riser diagrams.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be a motivated self-starter.
• Must be able to function in a team environment.
• Must have the ability to assist other skilled trades.
• General computer skills.
• Must have a high school diploma.
• Must have a minimum of 8 years in the trade.
• Knowledgeable of general building codes.
• Working voltages of 480, 277, 208, 120.
• Must have working knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
• Must be able to climb and work from ladders.
• Must have a State of Michigan Journeyman or Master's license and maintain it.
• Knowledge of practices, tools, and equipment used in the electrical trade.
• Ability to operate power tools in a safe manner.
• Must have the ability to operate lift equipment in a safe, proficient manner and obtain the proper operating licenses.
• Must have the ability to walk 3-5 miles a day on a variety of walking surfaces, ascend and descend numerous stairways, lift a minimum of 50 lbs., bend, twist, stoop, and kneel for long periods of time.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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