Machinist

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and reconnaissance radars. This role performs complex machine tool operations, laying out work, and operating lathes, mills, or grinders to machine parts to exact tolerances.

Responsibilities include planning sequences, CAM programming familiarity, tool selection, and setting speeds/feeds. Candidates should have machining experience, blueprint reading skills, and the ability to work safely and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or trade school training or equivalent; 2+ years related experience.
• Customer-focused with ability to perform semi-routine set-up and fabrication of machined parts.
• Good knowledge of machining equipment and safe practices.
• Ability to read and understand engineering blueprints and diagrams.
• Skills to maintain workflow within the unit; strong interpersonal and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan machine operations using drawings or instructions.
• Set up and operate lathes, mills or grinders to machine parts.
• Review drawings to determine tooling, holds and speeds/feeds.
• Perform first part inspection as needed; monitor quality.
• Prepare tooling and production stock for machining complex parts.
• Design or improvise tooling to assist in machine setups.
• Perform preventive maintenance and adjust machines as required.
• Provide guidance or training to junior machinists.

Skills

Machining

Read blueprints

Quality inspection

Safety practices

Teamwork

Read drawings

Education

High School Diploma

Trade school training

Tools

Mastercam

Hypermill

CNC setup

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.

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 is responsible for performing complex functions related to machine tools. Plans, lays out work, sets up and operates all types of lathes, mills or grinders to machine or grind developmental, production or maintenance parts to exacting tolerances and dimensions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans sequence of machine operation as required using drawings, sketches or other written or verbal instructions.
• Ideal candidate to have knowledge in CAM system programming IE. Mastercam, Hypermill etc. along with knowledge in CNC setup on mill or lathe operations.
• Reviews engineering drawings, sketches, graphic illustrations or verbal/written correspondence to compute angular and linear dimensions. Determines cutting tools to be used, method of holding, and machine speeds and feeds.
• May monitor and verify quality of work performed by equal or lower level personnel, such as first part inspection.
• Sets up tooling and production stock to be machined using a wide variety of both conventional and CNC machining equipment to perform machining of complex parts by drilling, reaming, boring, tapping, slotting, and dovetailing on ferrous and non-ferrous metals and their alloys.
• Designs, fabricates, and/or improvises tooling, and tooling aids to assist in machine setups utilizing various shop equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance and makes machine adjustments as required using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
• May provide guidance or training to equal or lower level machinist.
• 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 a high school diploma, technical/trade school training or equivalent and two or more years related experience.
• Must be customer focused and possess the ability to perform semi-routine set-up and fabrication of machined parts.
• Good knowledge of machining equipment including ability to use judgment and safe practices.
• Ability to read and understand engineering blue prints and diagrams.
• Skills to maintain the flow of work within the unit.
• Good interpersonal skills and written communication skills to interface with employees and supervisor.
• Basic computer skills. Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Flexibility to work extended hours as required.

Job Type: Full-Time Hourly

Salary range: 44,590 - 66,295