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EDM Machinist

General Atomics Intelligence

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Top Secret
Unspecified
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Construction/Facilities
Poway, CA (On-Site/Office)

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (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.
Summary Under general supervision with general instruction, this position is responsible for performing moderately complex functions related to machine tools. Plans, lays out work, sets up and operates all types of EDM machines and mills to manufacture developmental, production or maintenance parts to exacting tolerances and dimensions.

***This position is working second shift: 2:30pm-12am and includes a 10% pay differential***

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Reviews engineering drawings from sketches, graphic illustrations, or verbal/written correspondence to plan sequence of operations. Computes angular and linear dimensions. Determines method of holding, machine settings, and wire requirements.
  • Sets up and operates EDM machines, including hole popper and/or wire EDM equipment, to cut or shape parts from ferrous and non-ferrous metals and their alloys.
  • Selects and prepares electrodes, tooling, and fixtures for EDM operations. Improvises and adapts standard tooling as necessary.
  • Monitors machining processes, ensuring compliance with specifications and tolerances. Adjusts machine settings to optimize performance and quality.
  • Performs routine maintenance and troubleshooting of EDM machines, including cleaning, inspecting, and replacing worn components.
  • Lifts, loads, and secures raw stock and workpieces into EDM machines for job requirements.
  • Inspects finished parts using precision measuring instruments to ensure compliance with engineering specifications.
  • 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.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

  • Typically requires an associate's degree, technical/trade school training or equivalent and four or more years related experience. Additional experience may be substituted for formal education.
  • Must be customer focused and possess:
    • the ability to perform non-routine or moderately complex set-up and fabrication of machined parts with little direction
    • strong knowledge of machining equipment including 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
    • Good interpersonal skills and written communication skills to interface with employees and supervisor.
    • Basic computer skills.
    • Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.
  • Flexibility to work extended hours as required.
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GA-CCRi maintains and deploys production systems for users across the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and commercial industry. We build and develop best-in-class all domain and globally focused situational awareness capabilities that process petabytes of data from numerous streaming data sources in near real time. Our systems apply state-of-the-art algorithms and machine learning techniques to extract features and fuse data from multiple phenomenologies to form a rich live view of objects in the sky, on the sea, and on the ground. These analytics are designed to determine not just where something is, but what it is, where it's been and what it's doing. All of this "data to knowledge" is made available to end users in our own browser-based application for visualization, analysis, and understanding. We always want to do more, and that's where you come in!

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