Machinist Invitational Hiring Event

General Atomics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics is a leading high-technology company that develops systems for national security and science applications. Located in San Diego, GA designs and builds precision components used in advanced platforms and research programs.

GA’s Inertial Fusion Technology division crafts and characterizes first-of-a-kind components with strict tolerances, often millimeter scale and micron-level features, supporting national labs and fusion technologies.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree, technical/trade school training, or equivalent with 4+ years related experience.
• Experience operating CNC lathes or milling machines.
• Strong reading of blue prints and use of metrology equipment.
• Ability to document data and follow quality processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate precision CNC lathes or mills and related equipment.
• Clean machines and deburr parts.
• Perform kitting of production tools, fixtures and raw materials.
• Set tool positions and heights within equipment.
• Operate machines after training and inspect parts per drawings and metrology.
• Record data according to protocols and standards.
• Monitor quality using SPC or other control procedures.
• Prepare and saw cut raw materials.
• Layout, fabricate and assemble components.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

CNC machining

Blueprint reading

Metrology

Quality control

Education

Associate degree or trade school

Tools

Precision measuring tools

Calipers

Job description

Job Summary

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

General Atomics Inertial Fusion Technology (IFT) division designs, manufactures and characterized first-of-a-kind precision components in support of the national labs, fusion and science technologies. Components are manufactured and measured on a variety of highly-specialized and precise equipment and are often millimeter in scale with micron-sized features and tolerances.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates precision CNC lathes or mills along with standard machining equipment such as manual 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.
• Establishes tool positions, centerlines, and tool heights within precision machining equipment.
• After complete instruction; operates machines, and inspects parts utilizing blue print dimensions and prescribed metrology equipment.
• Records data in accordance with established protocols and standards.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Launch Your Career with a Leader in Advanced Technology!

General Atomics Machinist Invitational Hiring Event

Friday December 11, 2026

San Diego, California (Torrey Pines)

This is your moment! General Atomics is opening our doors to talented individuals ready to be part of something extraordinary. We’re not just building products—we’re shaping the future of technology and innovation.

We have immediate openings available for:

• U.S. Citizenship Required for all positions

Why You’ll Love Working at General Atomics:

• Work on cutting-edge technology that impacts the world
• Competitive pay and exceptional benefits package
• Career growth opportunities with a global industry leader
• State-of-the-art facilities where innovation happens daily
• Be part of a team that values precision, excellence, and your contributions

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.

Job Type: Full-Time Hourly

Salary range: None