{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"767d2d42b6603ac4870fa46c","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/767d2d42b6603ac4870fa46c","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/767d2d42b6603ac4870fa46c","title":"Toolmaker","description":"Toolmaker\r\nLocation: Lima, OH, United States\r\nCategory: Skilled Trades/Mechanics/Technicians\r\nJob Type: Full-Time\r\nCountry: United States\r\nState: OH\r\nCity: Lima\r\nRemote Work Options: On-Site\r\nSecurity Clearance Required: Secret\r\nCareer Level: Junior\r\nRequisition ID: 18042809\r\nPay and Benefits\r\nStarting Wage: $43.45/hr\r\nMedical, Dental, Vision Benefits - Day 1 - Zero Premiums\r\nMust be a Journeyman with a 4-Year State-approved apprenticeship or 8 years of documented experience in the Trade\r\nAbility to work any shift\r\nPosition DescriptionMake and repair all types of tool, dies, jigs, fixtures, and gauges.\r\nAbility to interpret 2D drawings and tolerances.\r\nDetermine the sequence of operations, materials, and tools required to complete the work.\r\nAbility to work with only limited instructions, detailed designs, or specifications.\r\nAbility to operate all types of tool room machine tools and perform bench work, fitting, and assembly work within fine tolerances.\r\nMay be required at times to handle / manage hazardous materials and waste.\r\nPerforms initial occupational injury/illness incidents investigations/reports for assigned work crews/areas.\r\nResponsible for the work schedules, training, incident investigation and discipline of assigned work crews.\r\nProvide technical support to the tool room and manufacturing engineering operations at GDLS Lima Operations.Position RequirementsHigh School Diploma or Equivalent (GED).\r\nMust be at least 18 years of age or older.\r\nJourneyman Card Toolmaker or eight (8) years of documented experience.\r\nExperience with CNC programming preferred.\r\nUS Citizenship required.\r\nMust be able to successfully complete the pre-employment process including drug screen and background check.\r\nMust be able to obtain/maintain DOD security clearance.\r\nMust be able to obtain Department of Army Police unescorted access.\r\nOvertime and off-shift work may be required.\r\nMust be able to work in a manufacturing environment that includes high noise, dust, and fumes.\r\nMust be able to lift (unassisted) up to 50 lbs.\r\nMust be able to work on railed, step platforms, or on top of Abrams vehicles (approximately 9ft).\r\nCompliance with ASR (Anthropometric Size Requirements) desired.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 www.gd.com. 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.\r\nAs 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.\r\nPay and Benefits\r\nStarting Wage: $43.45/hr\r\nMedical, Dental, Vision Benefits - Day 1 - Zero Premiums\r\nMust be a Journeyman with a 4-Year State-approved apprenticeship or 8 years of documented experience in the Trade\r\nAbility to work any shift\r\nPosition DescriptionMake and repair all types of tool, dies, jigs, fixtures, and gauges.\r\nAbility to interpret 2D drawings and tolerances.\r\nDetermine the sequence of operations, materials, and tools required to complete the work.\r\nAbility to work with only limited instructions, detailed designs, or specifications.\r\nAbility to operate all types of tool room machine tools and perform bench work, fitting, and assembly work within fine tolerances.\r\nMay be required at times to handle / manage hazardous materials and waste.\r\nPerforms initial occupational injury/illness incidents investigations/reports for assigned work crews/areas.\r\nResponsible for the work schedules, training, incident investigation and discipline of assigned work crews.\r\nProvide technical support to the tool room and manufacturing engineering operations at GDLS Lima Operations.Position RequirementsHigh School Diploma or Equivalent (GED).\r\nMust be at least 18 years of age or older.\r\nJourneyman Card Toolmaker or eight (8) years of documented experience.\r\nExperience with CNC programming preferred.\r\nUS Citizenship required.\r\nMust be able to successfully complete the pre-employment process including drug screen and background check.\r\nMust be able to obtain/maintain DOD security clearance.\r\nMust be able to obtain Department of Army Police unescorted access.\r\nOvertime and off-shift work may be required.\r\nMust be able to work in a manufacturing environment that includes high noise, dust, and fumes.\r\nMust be able to lift (unassisted) up to 50 lbs.\r\nMust be able to work on railed, step platforms, or on top of Abrams vehicles (approximately 9ft).\r\nCompliance with ASR (Anthropometric Size Requirements) desired.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 www.gd.com. 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.\r\nAs 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.\r\nPI286164233\r\nGeneral Dynamics Land Systems is a global leader in the design, development, production, support and innovation of tracked and wheeled military vehicles.\r\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"General Dynamics","rawCompany":"general dynamics","city":"Elida","state":"OH","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-08T01:19:12.503Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-4111.00","title":"Tool and Die Makers","slug":"tool-and-die-makers"},{"code":"51-4041.00","title":"Machinists","slug":"machinists"},{"code":"51-4194.00","title":"Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners","slug":"tool-grinders-filers-and-sharpeners"}],"industries":[{"code":"333514","title":"Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Manufacturing","slug":"special-die-and-tool-die-set-jig-and-fixture-manufacturing"},{"code":"332710","title":"Machine Shops","slug":"machine-shops"},{"code":"333517","title":"Machine Tool Manufacturing","slug":"machine-tool-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Toolmaker","description":"Toolmaker\r\nLocation: Lima, OH, United States\r\nCategory: Skilled Trades/Mechanics/Technicians\r\nJob Type: Full-Time\r\nCountry: United States\r\nState: OH\r\nCity: Lima\r\nRemote Work Options: On-Site\r\nSecurity Clearance Required: Secret\r\nCareer Level: Junior\r\nRequisition ID: 18042809\r\nPay and Benefits\r\nStarting Wage: $43.45/hr\r\nMedical, Dental, Vision Benefits - Day 1 - Zero Premiums\r\nMust be a Journeyman with a 4-Year State-approved apprenticeship or 8 years of documented experience in the Trade\r\nAbility to work any shift\r\nPosition DescriptionMake and repair all types of tool, dies, jigs, fixtures, and gauges.\r\nAbility to interpret 2D drawings and tolerances.\r\nDetermine the sequence of operations, materials, and tools required to complete the work.\r\nAbility to work with only limited instructions, detailed designs, or specifications.\r\nAbility to operate all types of tool room machine tools and perform bench work, fitting, and assembly work within fine tolerances.\r\nMay be required at times to handle / manage hazardous materials and waste.\r\nPerforms initial occupational injury/illness incidents investigations/reports for assigned work crews/areas.\r\nResponsible for the work schedules, training, incident investigation and discipline of assigned work crews.\r\nProvide technical support to the tool room and manufacturing engineering operations at GDLS Lima Operations.Position RequirementsHigh School Diploma or Equivalent (GED).\r\nMust be at least 18 years of age or older.\r\nJourneyman Card Toolmaker or eight (8) years of documented experience.\r\nExperience with CNC programming preferred.\r\nUS Citizenship required.\r\nMust be able to successfully complete the pre-employment process including drug screen and background check.\r\nMust be able to obtain/maintain DOD security clearance.\r\nMust be able to obtain Department of Army Police unescorted access.\r\nOvertime and off-shift work may be required.\r\nMust be able to work in a manufacturing environment that includes high noise, dust, and fumes.\r\nMust be able to lift (unassisted) up to 50 lbs.\r\nMust be able to work on railed, step platforms, or on top of Abrams vehicles (approximately 9ft).\r\nCompliance with ASR (Anthropometric Size Requirements) desired.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. 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