CNC Applications Specialist

General Atomics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics in San Diego seeks an experienced 3- to 5-axis CNC Machinist/Programmer to program, set up, operate, and troubleshoot precision components. You will take parts from CAD drawings through to production, including working with Be and DU in a regulated environment.

You will develop machining strategies, verify quality, and collaborate with engineering and metrology to optimize processes using Mastercam, NX CAM, and Creo NC.

Qualifications

• Experience programming, setting up, and operating 3- to 5-axis CNC machines.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and CAD models for programming.
• Experience with Mastercam, NX CAM, and Creo NC.
• Knowledge of GD&T and metrology practices.
• Experience in regulated environments with Be/DU or other hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop, program, set up, and operate 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC processes for complex, high-precision components.
• Create and optimize CNC programs using Mastercam, NX CAM, Creo NC, or comparable CAM systems.
• Establish tool positions, centerlines, and tool heights within precision machining equipment.
• Perform setup, program prove-out, machining, in-process inspection, and troubleshooting to meet specs.
• Develop machining strategies from CAD models and drawings, including tooling, speeds, feeds, and GD&T.
• Record and maintain programs, setup docs, and manufacturing records per standards.
• Monitor quality per statistical process control or other methods.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and metrology teams to resolve issues.
• Follow procedures for machining Be, DU, and other hazardous materials.

Skills

CNC programming

5-axis machining

Reading drawings

Metrology

Troubleshooting

Tools

Mastercam

NX CAM

Creo NC

Job description

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

General Atomics Inertial Fusion Technology (IFT) division designs, manufactures and characterized first-of-a-kind precision components in support of the national labs, fusion and science technologies. Components are manufactured and measured on a variety of highly-specialized and precise equipment and are often millimeter in scale with micron-sized features and tolerances.

Seeking an experienced 3 to 5-Axis computer numerically controlled (CNC) Machinist / Programmer to program, set up, operate, and troubleshoot CNC equipment on a variety of materials. Join our advanced manufacturing team using state-of-the-art CNC machining technology to manufacture and deliver complex, precision-machined components for challenging, mission-critical applications.

The successful candidate brings advanced CNC programming and hands-on machining experience, including the ability to take a component from engineering drawings and models through programming, setup, machining, and inspection.

Work may include beryllium (Be), depleted uranium (DU), and other specialty materials in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, program, set up, and operate 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC machining processes for complex, high-precision components.
• Create and optimize CNC programs using the primary software Mastercam, secondary software NX CAM, Creo NC, or comparable advanced CAM systems.
• Establishes tool positions, centerlines, and tool heights within precision machining equipment.
• Perform machine setup, program prove-out, machining, in-process inspection, and troubleshooting to achieve dimensional, surface-finish, and production requirements.
• Develop complete machining strategies from CAD models and engineering drawings, including operation sequencing, tool specification, work holding, feeds and speeds, and GD&T requirements.
• Records and maintains programs, setup documentation, and manufacturing records in accordance with established protocols and standards.
• Monitors and verifies quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and metrology teams to resolve manufacturing challenges and improve machining processes.
• Follow approved procedures for machining beryllium, depleted uranium, and other hazardous or controlled materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.