Fabricator

About the role

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. We are seeking a seasoned Fabricator in Adelanto, CA. This position is responsible for the complex fabrication of minor and major metal parts and welded assemblies. Can design and fabricate tools and jigs necessary for 'one off' parts and assemblies for prototype development or recurring production through precision work on original and intricate layout, machining and assembly tasks. Performs tasks with minimal instruction. Welds, machines (lathes and mills), heats, cuts, bends, drills using minimal descriptions. Set up and operate precision machine tools. May be required to provide direction and guidance to less experienced staff.

Responsibilities

• Designs and builds production tooling for fabricated parts and welded assemblies.
• Prototypes engine parts and airframe components.
• Forms sheet metal parts using a variety of forming equipment such as brake, tube bender, and hand tools including precision measuring instruments.
• Runs manual mills, lathes, drill presses and grinding equipment to perform turning, facing, boring, chamfering, drilling, grooving, reaming, tapping and slotting.
• Performs plumbing operations using AN fitting with hard and flexible lines.
• Designs and builds jigs and fixtures for producing weldments.
• Designs and builds press tooling for forming sheet metal parts.
• Performs welding, fitting on extremely thin ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
• Utilizes blueprints, sketches, drawings, and verbal descriptions which may be complex, to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished parts, the sequence of operations, and set up requirements.
• 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.
• Additional functions as assigned or required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires an associate's degree, technical/trade school training or equivalent and five or more years experience in fabrication.
• Additional experience may be substituted for formal education.
• Good knowledge of computer operations and applications required.
• Minimum 5 years of certified aircraft industry TIG welding experience preferred.
• Must be able to