About this role
Technician IV
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.
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.
Job Qualifications: • 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.