Production Machinist -- Full-Time

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.

This is a second shift position that is responsible for performing 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.

Second Shift

Plans sequence of machine operation as required using drawings, sketches or other written or verbal instructions.

Ideal candidate to have knowledge in CAM system programming IE. along with knowledge in CNC setup on mill or lathe operations.

Reviews engineering drawings, sketches, graphic illustrations or verbal/written correspondence to compute angular and linear dimensions. Determines cutting tools to be used, method of holding, and machine speeds and feeds.

May monitor and verify quality of work performed by equal or lower level personnel, such as first part inspection.

Sets up tooling and production stock to be machined using a wide variety of both conventional and CNC machining equipment to perform machining of complex parts by drilling, reaming, boring, tapping, slotting, and dovetailing on ferrous and non-ferrous metals and their alloys.

Designs, fabricates, and/or improvises tooling, and tooling aids to assist in machine setups utilizing various shop equipment.

May provide guidance or training to equal or lower level machinist.

Travel Percentage Required:

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Hourly

Machinist

Typically requires a high school diploma, technical/trade school training or equivalent and two or more years related experience.

Must be customer focused and possess the ability to perform semi-routine set-up and fabrication of machined parts.

Good knowledge of machining equipment including ability to use judgment and safe practices.

Skills to maintain the flow of work within the unit.

Basic computer skills. Entry-Level (0-2 years)

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws.