Production Machinist -- Full-Time

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Machinist to join our Inertial Fusion Technology (IFT) division within the Energy group. This position will be based at Sandia National Lab (SNL) in Albuquerque, New Mexico in support of Sandia National Laboratories Inertial Confinement Fusion and High Energy Density Science Program. Production schedules are reasonable but due dates are often inflexible. Set-up and operate common manual shop equipment such as lathes, mills, and saws.

Set-up and operate CNC mills and lathes.

NC programming in both manual (i.e., plain G-code and parametric G-code) and CAD/CAM (Creo).

Inspect parts using mics, calipers, digital height gages, Trimos, measuring microscope, indicators, gage blocks, surface plates, sine plates, etc. Inspect parts using high level inspection tools such as CT and white light optical profilers.

Document inspection results by entering data into Excel templates and archiving on server.

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

Proficiency with common manual shop equipment such as lathes, mills, and saws.

Some experience with NC programming (both G-code and CAD/CAM).

Proficiency with common manual inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, digital height gages, indicators, gage blocks, surface plates, and sine plates.

Customer focus.

Time management skills to maintain the flow of work within the unit.

and basic computer skills.

Ability to work in an large lab research environment requiring long periods of standing, walking, bending and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Ability to obtain and keep a DOE Q Level Security clearance

Ability to obtain and maintain DoE Q Security Clearance required.

Manufacturing

Mid-Level (3-7 years)

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Hourly

Travel Percentage Required:

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.