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WaterJet Operator

General Dynamics · USA CT Pawcatuck

Workday Posted Jun 12, 2026 First seen Jun 12, 2026

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

SCA

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Measuring Instruments, Mechanical Aptitude, Metal Fabrication

Certifications:

None

Experience:

1 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

The Water Jet Operator works within the Sheet Metal fabrication shop.

Operating the OMAX WaterJet to cut and fabricate precision parts and assemblies.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Coordinating daily work with department supervisor

  • Responsible for programing, set-up, and operation of waterjet machine

  • Loading & unloading material or finished parts from machine.

  • Interpretation of drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished products.

  • Inspection of completed work for quality standards and GDIT conformance requirements.

  • Perform preventative maintenance to upkeep to machine and work area

  • Responsible for the rebuilding or replacement of machine parts as required.

  • Assist in operation of other Shop Machinery.

Qualifications:

  • Experience in CNC metal cutting or machining 1 -3 years

  • AA/AS Degree or equivalent experience

  • Prior sheet metal fabrication skills or relevant experience.

  • Ability to rebuild or replace machine parts as needed

  • Basic knowledge of shop machinery, hand, and power tools

  • Basic reading, writing, and math skills

  • Ability to read blueprints.

  • Ability to work within a small, motivated team

  • Knowledge of precision measuring instruments (i.e.: calipers, micrometers, gages, etc.).

  • Ability to lift 50lbs.

  • Ability to stand for an 8hr shift minimum

  • Must be able to obtain forklift certification

  • US citizenship required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do:

  • Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities

  • Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals

  • Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off

  • Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home

  • Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace


OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $23.80 - $32.20. 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 CT Pawcatuck

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 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 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.

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