Technician

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 83,579,000 - 124,257,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is seeking a skilled technician to join its film roll to roll processing and coating operations in San Diego.

You will start under supervision and gradually operate independently, handling polyester film processing through water removal and vacuum/metallizing steps. You will monitor control software, maintain safety and quality, perform regular maintenance, and assist with equipment setup, testing, and data collection for experiments and

Qualifications

• Typically requires associate's degree or equivalent with five or more years of experience.
• Ability to perform machine set-up and process start.
• Ability to work on systems with unusual conditions in vacuum coating processing.
• Knowledge of computer operations and applications relevant to the field.
• Must be able to read and follow detailed instructions, drawings, and specifications.
• Excellent communication to write and record precise information.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate specialized analytical equipment (e.g., spectrophotometers).
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor film roll to roll processing operations, ensuring a dry solid product.
• Train to become a solo operator under limited supervision for coating processes.
• Monitor computer programs during material runs and maintain equipment.
• Perform routine clean-up and maintenance after each production run.
• Follow security protocols when handling classified material shipments.
• Use PPE while handling coating chemicals and powders.
• Assist in fabrication, modification, assembly, installation, operation, repair and maintenance of equipment.
• Schedule and execute weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly maintenance tasks.

Skills

Machine set-up

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organized work

Safety awareness

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Vacuum coating equipment

Spectrophotometers

MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

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 & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working with existing trained staff this individual will become a solo operator under limited supervision for film roll to roll processing operations which include polyester film processing thru a water removal system which provides a dry solid product.
• Working with existing staff to become trained to be a solo operator under limited supervision for film roll to roll process thru vacuum coating sputter coating and metallizing machines.
• Will monitor computer program throughout the entire material run.
• Must perform continuous machine clean-up and maintenance after every products completion.
• Work on assignments which require organizing, labeling, and following security protocols in support of classified materials shipments.
• Work with coating chemicals, and dry particulate materials that require protective PPE, during material processing operations.
• Performs and/or assists in fabrication, modification, assembly, installation, operation, repair and maintenance of complex laboratory, experimental and commercial equipment.
• Tracks and performs equipment weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly maintenance tasks individually or by working with facilities and/or outside vendors.
• May assist in the design of basic lab, experimental, and commercial equipment.
• Applies specialized knowledge and skills pertinent to the organization, project or program assigned.
• Sets up moderately complex experiments and/or tests; checks out and calibrates equipment prior to experimentation and data acquisition; conducts tests and experiments following operating procedures.
• Records, reduces, and summarizes data.
• Diagnoses and corrects operational problems or trouble sources in equipment and or tests.
• 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.
• Other duties as 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 associate's degree or equivalent with five or more years of experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Ability to perform machine set-up and process start.
• Ability and willingness to work on systems which have unusual conditions such as high temperature, high voltage and low pressures which exist in vacuum coating processing.
• Knowledge of computer operations and applications pertinent to the field required.
• Must have analytical ability to read and understand detailed instructions, drawings, and specifications.
• Communication skills necessary to write and record precise information.
• Special skills and expertise to use complex equipment or experimental techniques.
• Able to stay organized and to work under minimal supervision.
• Can operate or have the ability to learn how to operate specialized analytical equipment like spectrophotometers, color measurements, and mechanical testing devices.
• Computer knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Have the ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Lean Manufacturing experience a plus.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required.

Job Type: Full-Time Hourly

Salary range: 60,670 - 90,198