Mechanical Laboratory Technician

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Job Summary

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

Job Summary

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS’ expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical/Laboratory Technician to join our team located in Rancho Bernardo, CA.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Laboratory Technician will play a key role in supporting prototype and experimental processes by fabricating, modifying, installing, maintaining, and documenting complex laboratory and experimental equipment.

Responsibilities include:

• Equipment Fabrication and Maintenance:
  Construct, modify, and maintain laboratory and experimental equipment in alignment with prototype and lab processes. Ensure all work is documented appropriately.
• Planning and Documentation:
  Interpret general instructions, plan assembly sequences, prepare sketches and schematics, and maintain quality assurance documentation.
• Design and Development Support:
  Assist in the design, assembly, and development of laboratory, experimental, and commercial equipment, as well as new designs and processes.
• Operational Testing:
  Operate equipment and perform tests that require knowledge of specialized processes, utilizing precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and depth gauges.
• Experiment Execution:
  Execute laboratory experiments or manage complex laboratory functions, ensuring accurate data collection, reduction, summarization, and communication to engineering teams.
• Troubleshooting and Problem Solving:
  Identify and correct operational problems in equipment or tests, adjust operating parameters, and develop solutions for complex issues, including designing specialized components.
• Safety and Compliance:
  Work safely in accordance with established procedures, monitor operations for regulatory and safety compliance, and stay current with required safety training.
• Specialized
  
  Conditions:
  
  Handle toxic, hazardous, and radioactive materials, and perform duties confidently while wearing personal protective equipment, including a full-face respirator.
• Other Responsibilities:
  
  Perform additional duties as assigned to support laboratory and experimental operations.

• Typically requires associate's degree or equivalent with five or more years of experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Chemical Lab/Production
  
  Experience:
  
  Experience working in a chemical laboratory or chemical production environment is highly desirable.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency with common hand tools and laboratory equipment. Experience with Chemical Vapor Infiltration (CVI) and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) vacuum systems, including vacuum pump operation and maintenance, is desirable.
• Machining
  
  Skills:
  
  Experience with lathe, milling machine, and drill press operation is highly desirable.
• Clearance:
  Ability to acquire and maintain a Secret Clearance is highly desirable.
• Chemical Handling:
  Experience handling chemicals and using a respirator is preferred. Must be able to wear a full-face respirator as required.
• CAD Proficiency:
  Ability to interpret, understand, and create CAD drawings is desirable.
• Math
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong mathematical aptitude, including the ability to convert between decimals, fractions, and imperial/metric units.
• Complex Assignments:
  Capability to perform complex assignments under limited review.

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function Manufacturing
• Industries Oil and Gas, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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