Aerospace Machinist: CNC, Precision Milling & Setup

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Spanish Fork (UT); On-site; USD 51,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and radar systems.

This role focuses on planning, setting up and performing precise machining operations on complex metal parts, guided by engineering drawings and tolerances. The candidate will work with horizontal/vertical lathes and milling machines, including CNC, to cut, drill, ream and finish parts to specifications.

Qualifications

• Typically requires an associate's degree, technical/trade school training or equivalent and four or more years related experience.
• Must be customer focused and possess the ability to perform non-routine or moderately complex set-up and fabrication of machined parts with little direction.
• Strong knowledge of machining equipment includes ability to use judgment and safe practices.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, sketches, verbal and written instructions.
• Skills to maintain the flow of work within the unit using independent judgment in solving non-routine problems and recommending solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and written communication skills to interface with employees and management; and basic computer skills.
• The ability to work both independently and in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours as required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews engineering drawings and plans sequence of operations.
• Operates and sets up lathe, milling and grinding machines, including CNC machines.
• Performs machining operations on ferrous and non-ferrous metals including drills, taps, reaming, and milling.
• Lifts and handles raw stock up to 50 lbs as required.
• Maintains tooling and performs preventive maintenance on machines.

Skills

Machining

CNC operation

Reading drawings

Tool setup

Quality awareness

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree or technical/trade school training

Tools

CNC machines

Lathe

Milling machine

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and radar systems.

This role focuses on planning, setting up and performing precise machining operations on complex metal parts, guided by engineering drawings and tolerances. The candidate will work with horizontal/vertical lathes and milling machines, including CNC, to cut, drill, ream and finish parts to specifications.