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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 1 day ago

Fabricator III

Poway California

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$61K/yr - $90K/yr

3+ years exp

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. The Fabricator III position is responsible for designing and fabricating metal parts, tools, and jigs, performing tasks with limited supervision, and utilizing various machining and welding techniques.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Designs and builds production tooling for fabricated parts

Performs prototype fabrication from visual descriptions or sketches. Prototypes engine parts

Forms sheet metal parts using a variety of machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments

Runs manual mills, lathes, drill presses and grinding equipment to perform turning, facing, boring, chamfering, drilling, grooving, reaming, tapping and slotting

Sets up and operates a variety of engine lathes to perform quantity production machining to close tolerances

Performs plumbing operations using AN fittings with hard and flexible lines

Grinds own cutting tools, drills and bits

Designs and builds jigs and fixtures for producing weldments and dip brazing. Designs and builds press tooling for forming sheet metal parts

Performs welding, fitting and soldering on extremely thin ferrous and non-ferrous metals

Utilizes blue prints, sketches, drawings, verbal descriptions and sample parts 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 Other duties as assigned or required

Qualification

WeldingBlueprint readingMachiningFabricationAN plumbing knowledgeInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Typically requires an associate's degree, technical/trade school training or equivalent and three or more years experience in fabrication. Additional experience may be substituted for formal education

Knowledge of computer operations and applications required

Must be able to read and comprehend blueprints, engineering drawings, sketches and verbal and written communications to accomplish the job at hand

Must have the capability to perform complex assignments with little or no direction

Required to utilize independent judgment related to fabrication functions and activities

Able to weld to close tolerances

Must possess working knowledge of AN and MS fasteners, AN plumbing and aircraft riveting tools and procedures

Considerable knowledge of the position is required to ascertain problem situations and to recommend practical solutions to complex issue related to fabrication

Must be able to work independently or on a team providing solutions to a range of complex problems

Possesses good interpersonal skills, and verbal and written communication skills to interface with various levels of employees while performing fabrication functions

Ability to work in a team in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours as required