General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

Overview

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leader in remotely piloted aircraft and advanced surveillance systems. The Fabricator/Welder position involves designing and fabricating metal parts and tools with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Designs and builds production tooling for fabricated parts.
• Performs prototype fabrication from visual descriptions or sketches.
• Forms sheet metal parts using various machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Runs manual mills, lathes, drill presses, and grinding equipment for various machining tasks.
• Sets up and operates engine lathes for quantity production machining.
• 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.
• Performs welding, fitting, and soldering on thin ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
• Utilizes blueprints, sketches, and verbal descriptions to determine dimensions and tolerances.
• Observes all laws, regulations, and obligations while conducting business.
• Works safely in accordance with established procedures.

Requirements

• Typically requires an associate's degree, technical/trade school training, or equivalent.
• Three or more years of experience in fabrication.
• Knowledge of computer operations and applications is required.
• Must be able to read and comprehend blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Capability to perform complex assignments with little or no direction.
• Must possess working knowledge of AN and MS fasteners and aircraft riveting tools.
• Considerable knowledge to ascertain problem situations and recommend practical solutions.
• Ability to work independently or on a team providing solutions to complex problems.
• Possesses good interpersonal and communication skills.

Additional Information

• Works second shift: 230pm - 12am.