Precision CNC Machinist (Mill/Lathe)

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

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.