Fabricator / Welder

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 60,670 - 90,198; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) seeks a skilled fabrication technician for the second shift (2:30pm–12am) in Poway, CA.

The role involves designing and building production tooling for fabricated parts, and performing prototype fabrication from sketches and descriptions. You will read blueprints and engineering drawings, set up and operate mills, lathes, and drill presses, and weld to tight tolerances on aircraft components.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical/trade school training, or equivalent with 3+ years fabrication experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, engineering drawings, and sketches to meet specs.
• Welding to close tolerances; work with AN/MS fasteners and aircraft tools.
• Independently solve fabrication issues and work with teams on complex tasks.
• Willingness to work extended hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Designs and builds production tooling for fabricated parts.
• Performs prototype fabrication from descriptions or sketches.
• Forms sheet metal parts with machinist tools and measuring instruments.
• Runs mills, lathes, drill presses and grinding equipment to produce parts.
• Sets up engine lathes for quantity production machining to close tolerances.
• Performs plumbing with AN fittings on hard and flexible lines.
• Grinds tools, drills, and bits; welds and fits to spec.
• Designs jigs, fixtures, and press tooling for weldments and sheet metal work.
• Reads blueprints and specs to determine operations and sequences.

Skills

Fabrication

Blueprint reading

Welding

Machining

Education

Associate degree or technical/trade training

Job description

Job Summary

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.

This position works second shift: 2:30pm - 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.

Job Type: Full-Time Hourly

Salary range: 60,670 - 90,198