Machinist

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Spanish Fork (UT); On-site; USD 51,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and radar systems.

This role focuses on planning, setting up and performing precise machining operations on complex metal parts, guided by engineering drawings and tolerances. The candidate will work with horizontal/vertical lathes and milling machines, including CNC, to cut, drill, ream and finish parts to specifications.

Qualifications

• Typically requires an associate's degree, technical/trade school training or equivalent and four or more years related experience.
• Must be customer focused and possess the ability to perform non-routine or moderately complex set-up and fabrication of machined parts with little direction.
• Strong knowledge of machining equipment includes ability to use judgment and safe practices.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, sketches, verbal and written instructions.
• Skills to maintain the flow of work within the unit using independent judgment in solving non-routine problems and recommending solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and written communication skills to interface with employees and management; and basic computer skills.
• The ability to work both independently and in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours as required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews engineering drawings and plans sequence of operations.
• Operates and sets up lathe, milling and grinding machines, including CNC machines.
• Performs machining operations on ferrous and non-ferrous metals including drills, taps, reaming, and milling.
• Lifts and handles raw stock up to 50 lbs as required.
• Maintains tooling and performs preventive maintenance on machines.

Skills

Machining

CNC operation

Reading drawings

Tool setup

Quality awareness

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree or technical/trade school training

Tools

CNC machines

Lathe

Milling machine

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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews of engineering drawings from sketches, graphic illustrations or verbal/written correspondence to plan sequence of operations. Computers are angular and linear dimensions. Determines cutting or grinding tools to be used, method of holding, and machine speeds and feeds.
• Improvises and adapts standard tooling. Performs typical operations such as turning, facing, boring, chamfering, turning tapers, drilling, grooving, reaming, machine compound angles, multiple angels, radii, splines, serrations and keyways.
• Performs all types of helical and spiral milling, drilling, reaming, boring, tapping, slotting, and dovetailing on ferrous and non-ferrous metals and their alloys.
• Operates and/or perform machine set up for any horizontal or vertical lathe, milling machine, or grinding machine. May operate computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines.
• Ability to lifts up to 50 lbs., cuts, loads and secures raw stock into machining equipment for job requirement. Grinds own cutting tools, drills and bits.
• May perform preventive maintenance on machines.
• 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 four or more years related experience. Additional experience may be substituted for formal education..
• Must be customer focused and possess the ability to perform non-routine or moderately complex set-up and fabrication of machined parts with little direction.
• Strong knowledge of machining equipment includes ability to use judgment and safe practices.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, sketches, verbal and written instructions.
• Skills to maintain the flow of work within the unit using independent judgment in solving non-routine problems and recommending solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and written communication skills to interface with employees and management; and basic computer skills.
• The ability to work both independently and in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours as required.

Job Type: Full-Time Hourly

Salary range: 51,030 - 75,855