Machinist

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

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) in San Diego, CA, is seeking a skilled fabrication technician to operate light-duty bench and floor-type machine tools to manufacture machined parts.

Under supervision with detailed instructions on new activities, you will set up and fabricate parts, inspect dimensions per blueprints, and support quality control while maintaining a safe work environment on the 2nd shift (3pm–12:30 am).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or technical/trade school training or equivalent.
• Ability to read and understand engineering blueprints.
• Good interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with office software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work extended hours as required.
• Customer-focused with attention to quality.

Responsibilities

• Operates drill presses, lathes, mills, saws and shears.
• Cleans machines and work area; deburrs parts.
• Performs kitting of production tools, fixtures and raw material.
• Operates machines after instructions; inspects parts using blueprints.
• Monitors quality with statistical process control.
• Prepares and saw cuts raw materials.
• May layout, fabricate and assemble components.
• Adheres to laws and company procedures.
• Works safely according to procedures.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer-focused

Read engineering blueprints

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Basic computer skills

Team oriented

Flexibility to work extended hours

Education

High school diploma or technical/trade school training or equivalent

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.

Under general supervision with detailed instructions on new activities and intermittent review of work, this position is responsible for operating and performing fabrication of machine parts by using light-duty bench or floor-type machine tools such as small lathes power mills, extruding machines, drill or punch presses, power brakes or shears.

This is a 2nd shift position working form 3pm to 12:30 am.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates drill presses, lathes, mills, saws and shears.
• Cleans machines and work area. Deburrs parts.
• Performs kitting of production tools, fixtures, cutters and pre-cut raw material.
• After complete instruction; operates machines, and inspects parts utilizing blue print dimensions and prescribed gauges.
• Monitors and verifies quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
• Prepares and saw cuts raw materials.
• May layout, fabricate and assemble components.
• 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; and 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