Fabricator / Welder

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) seeks a fabricator to design and fabricate metal parts, tools and jigs through precision machining, welding, drilling and assembly from sketches and blueprints.

This full-time, second-shift position (2:30pm–12am) requires 3+ years fabrication experience, ability to read drawings, use precision tools, and work with AN fittings, fasteners and aircraft riveting tools. Salary range: $59,000–$94,625 annually.

Qualifications

• Requires associate degree or technical/trade training plus 3+ years in fabrication.
• Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Ability to work with AN/MS fasteners and aircraft riveting tools.
• Ability to work extended hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Designs and builds production tooling for fabricated parts.
• Prototyping from sketches; prototypes engine parts.
• Forms sheet metal parts using precision tools.
• Runs mills, lathes, drills, grinders to tight tolerances.
• Sets up engine lathes for production machining.
• Performs welding, fitting and soldering on thin metals.
• Reads blueprints to determine dimensions and tolerances.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Team collaboration

Communication

Independent judgment

Welding to tolerances

Education

Associate's degree or technical/trade school training

Tools

AN/MS fasteners

AN plumbing

Aircraft riveting tools

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.

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.

Job Type: Full-Time Hourly

Salary range: 59,000 - 94,625