Second-Shift Precision CNC Tube Bender

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) seeks a CNC tube bending technician for second shift (2:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.) in Poway, CA.

You will program, set up and operate CNC tube bending equipment to produce precision tubing from engineering drawings, performing first-piece and in-process inspections with a Romer arm. The role requires reading blueprints, adjusting tooling and programs for material characteristics, and ensuring dimensional accuracy, quality and production efficiency.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate's degree or technical/trade training and 3+ years in fabrication.
• Must read and interpret blueprints and drawings to perform bending and assembly tasks.
• Able to weld to close tolerances and use measuring tools accurately.
• Independent judgment and problem-solving for fabrication challenges.

Responsibilities

• Program and modify CNC tube bending operations per drawings and specs.
• Set up and operate CNC bending equipment with appropriate tooling.
• Adjust parameters to account for material properties and springback to meet tolerances.
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections with measuring arms and tools.
• Maintain records for traceability and process controls.
• Troubleshoot quality issues and perform basic maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Independent judgment

Interpersonal skills

Team work

Welding to close tolerances

Education

Associate degree or technical/trade training

Tools

Romer measuring arm

CNC tube bending equipment

Measuring tools

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) seeks a CNC tube bending technician for second shift (2:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.) in Poway, CA.

You will program, set up and operate CNC tube bending equipment to produce precision tubing from engineering drawings, performing first-piece and in-process inspections with a Romer arm. The role requires reading blueprints, adjusting tooling and programs for material characteristics, and ensuring dimensional accuracy, quality and production efficiency.