Senior Fabricator - Precision Weld & Tooling for Prototypes

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Adelanto (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) in Adelanto, CA, seeks an experienced Fabricator to assemble precision metal parts and welded assemblies for prototype and production work.

You will read complex blueprints, set up precision machines, and design tooling as needed. Candidates should have an associate degree or technical training with 5+ years in fabrication and TIG welding in the aircraft industry.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or technical/trade training and 5+ years fabrication experience.
• Must read and understand complex blueprints and drawings.
• 5+ years TIG welding in aircraft industry preferred.
• Strong knowledge of AN/MS fasteners and riveting tools.

Responsibilities

• Designs and builds production tooling for fabricated parts and welded assemblies.
• Forms sheet metal parts using brake, tube bender, and hand tools with precision.
• Runs manual mills, lathes, drill presses and grinders for precision work.
• Performs welding and fitting on very thin ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

Skills

Blueprints reading

Welding TIG

Machining

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree or technical/trade training

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Welding equipment

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) in Adelanto, CA, seeks an experienced Fabricator to assemble precision metal parts and welded assemblies for prototype and production work.

You will read complex blueprints, set up precision machines, and design tooling as needed. Candidates should have an associate degree or technical training with 5+ years in fabrication and TIG welding in the aircraft industry.