What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machinist position at General Atomics?
Job Summary
GA’s Electromagnetic Systems (EMS) Group focuses on the military and commercial applications of advanced electromagnetic technologies, including power generation and distribution, magnetic levitation, laser and weapons systems, and systems design and engineering. The EMS Group supports government customers, which include the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, the Department of Transportation as well as a range of commercial customers.
General Atomics is looking for entry-level Machinists to join our growing team in Tupelo, Mississippi on a 6 month Temporary Assignment. Under close supervision, this position is responsible for assisting and/or performing the set up and fabrication of simple, routine machined parts utilizing light-duty machine tools and equipment.
DUTIES AND RESPONISIBILITES:
Job Qualifications
Salary range: 51,030 - 75,855
GA’s Electromagnetic Systems (EMS) Group focuses on the military and commercial applications of advanced electromagnetic technologies, including power generation and distribution, magnetic levitation, laser and weapons systems, and systems design and engineering. The EMS Group supports government customers, which include the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, the Department of Transportation as well as a range of commercial customers.
General Atomics is looking for entry-level Machinists to join our growing team in Tupelo, Mississippi on a 6 month Temporary Assignment. Under close supervision, this position is responsible for assisting and/or performing the set up and fabrication of simple, routine machined parts utilizing light-duty machine tools and equipment.
DUTIES AND RESPONISIBILITES:
- Assists and/or operates basic drill presses, lathes, mills, saws and shears.
- Cleans machines and work area.
- Deburrs parts.
- Removes and discards metal chips from machines.
- Maintains oil and coolant levels in the machines.
- Performs kitting of production tools, fixtures, cutters and pre-cut raw material.
- Prepares and saw cuts raw materials.
- Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
- This is a Part Time position. The company will be flexible with work schedules to allow for school.
- Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
- Additional Functions Other duties as assigned or required.
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 after detailed instruction, must possess:
- The ability to perform basic routine set-up and fabrication of machined parts under supervision;
- Basic knowledge of shop equipment including ability to use judgment and safe practices;
- Skills to maintain the flow of work within the unit;
- 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.
Salary range: 51,030 - 75,855