Machinist

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft, tactical reconnaissance radars, and advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

About the role

Under general supervision with general instruction, this position performs moderately complex functions related to machine tools. Plans, lays out work, sets up, and operates all types of lathes, mills, or grinders to machine or grind developmental, production, or maintenance parts to exacting tolerances and dimensions. This is a 2nd shift position from 3pm to 12:30am.

Responsibilities

• Reviews engineering drawings from sketches, graphic illustrations, or verbal/written correspondence to plan sequence of operations.
• Computes angular and linear dimensions.
• Determines cutting or grinding tools to be used, method of holding, and machine speeds and feeds; improvises and adapts standard tooling.
• Performs operations such as turning, facing, boring, chamfering, turning tapers, drilling, grooving, reaming, machining compound angles, multiple angles, radii, splines, serrations, and keyways.
• Performs helical and spiral milling, drilling, reaming, boring, tapping, slotting, and dovetailing on ferrous and non-ferrous metals and their alloys.
• Operates and/or performs machine set-up for horizontal or vertical lathes, milling machines, or grinding machines; may operate computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines.
• Lifts up to 50 lbs., cuts, loads, and secures raw stock into machining equipment for job requirements.
• Grinds own cutting tools, drills, and bits.
• May perform preventive maintenance on machines.
• Observes all laws, regulations, and applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the company.
• Works in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• Typically requires an associate's degree, technical/trade school training, or equivalent, and four or more years of related experience. Additional experience may be substituted for formal education.
• Must be customer-focused and able to perform non-routine or moderately complex set-up and fabrication of machined parts with little direction.
• Strong knowledge of machining equipment, including the ability to use judgment and safe practices.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, sketches, verbal, and written instructions.
• Skills to maintain the flow of work within the unit using independent judgment in solving non-routine problems and recommending solutions.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills to interface with employees and management.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment, as well as extended hours as required.

Pay

Hourly salary range: $51,030 – $75,855

Schedule

Full-time, 2nd shift (3pm to 12:30am)