Fabricator III

General Atomics and Affiliated Companies; California (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is seeking a skilled machinist for second shift to design and fabricate metal parts, tooling and jigs with precision.

The role involves working from blueprints, building fixtures, and operating mills, lathes and drilling equipment, all while maintaining safety and quality standards. The position requires an associate or technical training and several years of fabrication experience, including welding and use of aircraft fasteners.

Qualifications

• Typically requires an associate's degree, technical/trade training or equivalent, with three or more years of fabrication experience.
• Must read and understand blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Ability to perform complex tasks with minimal direction and exercise independent judgment.
• Knowledge of AN and MS fasteners, AN plumbing and aircraft riveting tools and procedures.
• Willingness to work second shift and extended hours as required.

Responsibilities

• Designs and builds production tooling for fabricated parts.
• Performs prototype fabrication from visual descriptions or sketches.
• Forms sheet metal parts using machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Runs manual mills, lathes, drill presses and grinding equipment to perform turning and boring.
• Sets up and operates engine lathes for close-tolerance production machining.
• Performs welding, fitting and soldering on thin metals.
• Interprets blueprints and drawings to determine dimensions and setup.
• Contributes to safe operations and compliance with company policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Reading engineering drawings

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Independent work capability

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree or technical/trade training

Tools

Precision machining tools

Engine lathes

Mills

Drill presses

Blueprints interpretation tools

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

Under limited supervision, this position is responsible for designing and fabricating minor and major metal parts, tools and jigs through precision work on original and intricate layout, machining and assembly tasks. Performs tasks with limited instruction. Welds, lathes, heats, cuts, bends, solders, and drills from minimal descriptions. Sets up and operates precision tools.

This position works second shift: 230pm - 12am

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designs and builds production tooling for fabricated parts.
• Performs prototype fabrication from visual descriptions or sketches. Prototypes engine parts.
• Forms sheet metal parts using a variety of machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Runs manual mills, lathes, drill presses and grinding equipment to perform turning, facing, boring, chamfering, drilling, grooving, reaming, tapping and slotting.
• Sets up and operates a variety of engine lathes to perform quantity production machining to close tolerances.
• Performs plumbing operations using AN fittings with hard and flexible lines.
• Grinds own cutting tools, drills and bits.
• Designs and builds jigs and fixtures for producing weldments and dip brazing. Designs and builds press tooling for forming sheet metal parts.
• Performs welding, fitting and soldering on extremely thin ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
• Utilizes blue prints, sketches, drawings, verbal descriptions and sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished parts, the sequence of operations, and set up requirements.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Additional Functions 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.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires an associate's degree, technical/trade school training or equivalent and three or more years experience in fabrication. Additional experience may be substituted for formal education.
• Knowledge of computer operations and applications required. Must be able to read and comprehend blueprints, engineering drawings, sketches and verbal and written communications to accomplish the job at hand.
• Must have the capability to perform complex assignments with little or no direction. Required to utilize independent judgment related to fabrication functions and activities. Able to weld to close tolerances.
• Must possess working knowledge of AN and MS fasteners, AN plumbing and aircraft riveting tools and procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of the position is required to ascertain problem situations and to recommend practical solutions to complex issue related to fabrication.
• Must be able to work independently or on a team providing solutions to a range of complex problems.
• Possesses good interpersonal skills, and verbal and written communication skills to interface with various levels of employees while performing fabrication functions.
• Ability to work in a team in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours as required.