Machinist III

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. The components to be machined are normally high-precision and in small quantities. Production schedules are reasonable but due dates are often inflexible. Salary potential commensurate with willingness/ability to grow professionally.

Job will require wearing a respirator and clean suit approximately 70% of the time. Job will work with Beryllium. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates precision CNC lathes or mills along with standard machining equipment such as manual drill presses, lathes, mills, saws and shears..
• Being able to follow all safety procedures in working and machining in a laboratory that works with beryllium components.
• 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/MasterCAM).
• Inspect parts using mics, calipers, digital height gages, measuring microscope, indicators, gage blocks, surface plates, sine plates, etc. as required.
• 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.
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Performs 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.


 

• 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 possess:

• Proficiency with common manual shop equipment such as lathes, mills, and saws.
• Some experience setting-up and operating NC mills and lathes.
• 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.
• Ability to read and understand engineering blue prints and diagrams.
• Skills to maintain the flow of work within the unit.
• Customer focus.
• Ability to use good judgment and safe practices in a shop environment.
• Time management skills to maintain the flow of work within the unit.
• Good interpersonal skills and written communication skills to interface with employees and supervisor; 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 work both independently and in a team environment.
• Flexibility to work extended hours as required.
• Pass requirements to wear a PAPR respirator. 
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Level Security clearance.