2nd Shift Precision Machinist - CNC & 5-Axis

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Adelanto (CA); On-site; USD 56,180 - 83,518; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), in Adelanto, California, seeks a 2nd shift Machinist dedicated to precision machining on lathes, mills and grinders to exact tolerances.

Under general supervision, you will plan setups, read engineering drawings, select tools, operate CNC machines, and contribute to maintenance parts while upholding safety and DoD security requirements.

Qualifications

• Typically requires an associate's degree, technical/trade school training or equivalent and four or more years related experience.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and instructions.
• Experience with CNC mills and lathes with safe practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan sequence of operations from drawings and set up machines accordingly.
• Operate lathes, mills or grinders to machine parts to tolerances.
• Select tools, set speeds/feeds and improvise tooling when needed.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance and ensure safety compliance.
• Work in a DoD security conscious environment and follow procedures.

Skills

CNC machining

Mastercam

NX

5 axis experience

engineering drawings

safety practices

teamwork

Education

Associate's degree or technical/trade school

Tools

Mastercam

NX

CNC Milling

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), in Adelanto, California, seeks a 2nd shift Machinist dedicated to precision machining on lathes, mills and grinders to exact tolerances.

Under general supervision, you will plan setups, read engineering drawings, select tools, operate CNC machines, and contribute to maintenance parts while upholding safety and DoD security requirements.