Composite Materials Fabricator

2 weeks ago

Adelanto, California, United States General Atomics and Affiliated Companies Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Composite Materials Fabricator to join our team at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. This role involves working with composite materials, painting, and assembling aircraft components.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare surfaces and paint composite and metal components
  • Apply epoxy paints, urethane, and water-based epoxy coatings
  • Assist in the preparation of molds and forms
  • Mark and cut tape, woven material, honeycomb, adhesive, and similar materials
  • Route, drill, trim, and sand to blueprint dimensions and tolerances
  • Operate vacuum press as required
  • Assemble Aircraft components using structural adhesives, rivets, and threaded fasteners
  • Check expiration dates of materials prior to use
  • Prepare proper mixes of resins and catalysts
  • Monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures

Requirements:

  • Typically requires High School diploma or equivalent and five or more years of related experience
  • Must be able to verbally communicate, read, and comprehend written and verbal instructions, detailed blueprints, and other similar authorized drawings and documents
  • Must be able to use hand tools, such as rollers, paper cutters, scissors, x-acto knives, electric heat gun, and fixtures such as molds and mandrels
  • Ability to use measuring instruments such as scales and protractors and calipers
  • Familiarity with common shop tools such as band saws, disk sanders, drill press, wood lathe, etc.
  • May require respirator certification
  • Must be able to work in a loud environment; work extended hours as required
  • Able to lift assemblies weighing up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required

Working Conditions:

Works in a loud environment with a variety of epoxy agents. May be required to work extended hours.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

General Atomics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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