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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location New York, NY
New York, New York

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Job Summary
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.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Composite Assembly Technician in our in Adelanto, CA.

Under limited supervision and working in a loud environment with a variety of epoxy agents, this position performs a variety of non-routine and non-repetitive procedures and assists in the fabrication, curing, build-up and assembly of various types of composite materials where required information is readily available, methods and sequences have been pre-determined and tooling is provided. Works to blueprints, templates, sample parts, process sheets and other authorized information.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Assist in the preparation of molds and forms.
  • Mark and cut tape, woven material, honeycomb, adhesive and similar materials following templates, guides or specific dimensions and sequences.
  • Route, drill, trim, and sand to blueprint dimensions and tolerances. Operate vacuum press as required. Assist in the lay-up of composite materials to molds.
  • Fit and smooth successive layers of materials as necessary to secure build-up free from wrinkles, air pockets and voids following directions and instructions.
  • Assist in the development of shop aids to facilitate fabrication, trimming and assembly as required.
  • Assemble Aircraft components using structural adhesives, rivets and threaded fasteners.
  • Prepare surface and paint composite and metal components including bodywork, contour shaping and sanding. Apply spray application of epoxy paints, urethane and water based epoxy coatings, using a high volume low-pressure spray gun.
  • Check expiration dates of materials prior to use, prepare proper mixes of resins and catalysts.
  • May make continuity checks on work in progress and may monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
  • Maintain records as required. Supports the quality process by maintaining work area in an orderly condition by returning tools, equipment and materials to storage areas.
  • 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 assigned or required.
*LI-ASI

Job Qualifications
  • 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, and be capable of doing basic mathematical calculations.
  • 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; and be able to lift assemblies weighing up to 50 lbs.


Travel Percentage Required 0% - 25%

Clearance Required? No


Associated topics: assemble, assembler, assembly, installation, reassemble, re assemble