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2 4 M A K I N G I T I N M A I N E \ F A L L 2 0 1 7 General Dynamics — Ordnance and Tactical Systems www.GD-OTS.com 291 North St., Saco, ME 04072 P: 207.283.3611 FOUNDED: 2001 PRESIDENT/CEO: Firat Gezen FULL-TIME/FTE EMPLOYEES: 230 (in Saco) HEADQUARTERS: St. Petersburg, Fla., U.S.A. As a member of the Ordnance and Tactical Systems business unit within General Dynamics, we manufacture precision metal components and systems for the military. Our 350,000-square-foot manufacturing space facilitates an expansive array of capabilities, including innovative engineering and design, advanced modeling; system integration and management; precision machining and forging; as well as testing and evaluation. We maintain ISO 9001, AS9100 and NADCAP certifi cations. In regards to EHS, our facility is ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certifi ed. n PRODUCTS Saco Operations manufactures a wide range of fabricated and machined parts for commercial and military weapons and systems. We are well known in the defense industry for our M2 .50-caliber machine guns, 40mm automatic grenade launchers, diverse sizes of cannon barrels and Aegis systems. Our core competencies include precision machining, coatings and the assembly and testing of complex systems. Our proven manufacturing processes are focused on achieving the highest quality products. MARKETS/CUSTOMERS Our main customer is the U.S. government, which provides our products to all branches of the military. With the government's approval, we also provide these products to allied nations. Saco Operations has also recently reintroduced the production of commercial weapons parts into the facility. CAREER/JOB OPPORTUNITIES We are looking for mechanically inclined men and women who take pride in building the best for our military. With well over 150 CNC machines (verticals, horizontals, grinders, etc.), we are especially interested in skilled CNC machinists. We actively support and encourage our machinists to cross train on different equipment to increase their knowledge and improve fl exibility throughout the shop. COMPANY BENEFITS General Dynamics has a comprehensive benefi ts package of medical, dental, STD/LTD, vision and 401(k) with company match. Employees are also eligible for tuition reimbursement, paid vacation time and 12 paid holidays. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Saco Operations has always tried to be a good steward to the local community. We regularly participate in Red Cross blood drives, Mary's Walk and the Tour de Cure. In addition, the employees run a committee that routinely makes monetary donations to local charitable causes. I've had the opportunity to learn and run several different machines. I have short production cycles and get to run several pieces of equipment at one time. My supervisor has selected me to train both newly hired employees, as well as other machinists. General Dynamics is a great place to work. Tom O'Brien, 37 C O M PA N Y P R O F I L E SCHOOL: York County Community College YEARS AT COMPANY: 2 POSITON: NC Lathe #2 Sponsored Manufacturer Profile