Technician IV

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.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working with existing trained staff this individual will become a solo operator under limited supervision for film roll to roll processing operations which include polyester film processing thru a water removal system which provides a dry solid product.
• Working with existing staff to become trained to be a solo operator under limited supervision for film roll to roll process thru vacuum coating sputter coating and metallizing machines.
• Will monitor computer program throughout the entire material run.
• Must perform continuous machine clean-up and maintenance after every products completion.
• Work on assignments which require organizing, labeling, and following security protocols in support of classified materials shipments.
• Work with coating chemicals, and dry particulate materials that require protective PPE, during material processing operations.
• Performs and/or assists in fabrication, modification, assembly, installation, operation, repair and maintenance of complex laboratory, experimental and commercial equipment.
• Tracks and performs equipment weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly maintenance tasks individually or by working with facilities and/or outside vendors.
• May assist in the design of basic lab, experimental, and commercial equipment.
• Applies specialized knowledge and skills pertinent to the organization, project or program assigned.
• Sets up moderately complex experiments and/or tests; checks out and calibrates equipment prior to experimentation and data acquisition; conducts tests and experiments following operating procedures.
• Records, reduces, and summarizes data.
• Diagnoses and corrects operational problems or trouble sources in equipment and or tests.
• 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.
• Other duties as 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 associate's degree or equivalent with five or more years of experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education. 
• Ability to perform machine set-up and process start.
• Ability and willingness to work on systems which have unusual conditions such as high temperature, high voltage and low pressures which exist in vacuum coating processing.
• Knowledge of computer operations and applications pertinent to the field required.
• Must have analytical ability to read and understand detailed instructions, drawings, and specifications.
• Communication skills necessary to write and record precise information.
• Special skills and expertise to use complex equipment or experimental techniques.
• Able to stay organized and to work under minimal supervision.
• Can operate or have the ability to learn how to operate specialized analytical equipment like spectrophotometers, color measurements, and mechanical testing devices.
• Computer knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Have the ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Lean Manufacturing experience a plus.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required.