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San Diego,CA

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Solar Turbines Incorporated

San Diego, CA 92154

OnsiteEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • The position requires a bachelor's degree
  • Overall GPA of at least 2.8 on a 4.0 scale
  • Fluent in Business English in written and oral form
  • Experience with ERP software
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio)
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Lakeside, CA 92040

$51,632-$92,219/yr
Bilingual Preferred
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Inside Machinist I

Epsilon Systems

National City, CA 91950

$19.69-$28.67/hr
~ 13 min Onsite

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • At least six months of machining, machine shop, or related mechanical experience.
  • Basic understanding of manual machining processes, machine shop practices, and shop safety.
  • Ability to read mechanical drawings and follow written repair instructions.
  • Familiarity with calipers, micrometers, and other precision measuring tools.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet for extended periods.
  • Willingness to work in a fast‑paced machine shop environment with shifting priorities.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high‑quality marine components.
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English at a level necessary to understand work instructions, safety procedures, technical drawings, and to communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.
  • Ability to read and interpret work instructions, engineering drawings, and safety procedures.
  • Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions.
  • Ability to maintain focus and attention to detail during machining and inspection tasks.
  • Ability to document work performed and communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and support urgent repair needs during vessel availability periods.
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Outside Machinist

Life Cycle Engineering

San Diego, CA 92154

RemoteFlexible ScheduleEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Valid Drivers License
  • Minimum 4 years work experience on Navy ships
  • Must be able to obtain/maintain a DBIDS badge and maintain base access
  • Ability to utilize standard mechanic's tools, torque wrenches, micrometers, dial indicators and other precision measuring instruments, fixtures, portable machine tools, and various gauges in the removal, repair, overhaul, assembly, installation and testing of equipment, subassemblies, and components.
  • Ability to disassemble, clean, inspect, and assess equipment parts and components to determine the extent of wear and damage in justification of recommendations for reuse or disposal of assemblies and components.
  • Ability to identify materials and parts requiring replacement on equipment, components and subassemblies being worked on. Provide materials and parts replacement recommendations to the Government.
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Outside Machinist (Repair)

NASSCO

San Diego, CA 92113

OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • Minimum three years in related experience or three years in any of the following U. S. Navy ratings: MM, En, BT or MR are required
  • Must have training in machine shop, hardware alignment and blueprint reading
  • Need good mechanical skills
  • Must have ability to use hand tools and to read technical manuals
  • Need good knowledge of ship layout
  • Must have ability to work at heights and confined spaces, access and move around ships safely
  • High school or equivalent education preferred
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Sales Rep - Entry Level - Weekly Pay

Vector Marketing

San Diego, CA 92117

Flexible Schedule

  • Enjoy working with people
  • All ages eighteen plus or seventeen and a high school graduate
  • Conditions apply
  • Willing to learn and apply new skills
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Assembly Technician (Local)

Ameri-Force

San Diego, CA 92154

Paid Relocation to San Diego, CA

Remote

  • High school diploma / GED
  • Solders and reworks fine pitch components and discrete components as small as 0402 size
  • Constructs flight harness elements on hardware, including crimping conductors for connectors in accordance with NASA and IPC standards and Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) mitigation and control
  • Responsible for production and processing of flight avionics and harnesses, mechanical and electrical integration to high level work/rework instructions
  • Records requirement verification from tests and inspections and follows written procedures
  • Documents production details of flight hardware and ensures flight processing activities are recorded in accordance with program and company processes
  • Schedules work activities in coordination with all team member and maintains status of work
  • Ensures manufacturing progress is reported appropriately and issues are documented and resolved
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Senior Mechanical Engineer

General Atomics

San Diego, CA 92154

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  • Bachelor's, master's, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution, with progressive engineering experience (typically 15+ years with a bachelor's, 13+ with a master's, or 10+ with a PhD). Equivalent engineering experience may be substituted in lieu of formal education.
  • Senior-level mechanical engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or DoD programs, including leading projects or work packages and serving as a prime technical contact.
  • Strong expertise in structural, thermal, shock/vibration, and tolerance stack-up analysis using hand calculations and FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS, NASTRAN).
  • Extensive, practical GD&T; experience per ASME standards, including reviewing and approving complex drawings.
  • Hands-on design-for-manufacturing and sustainment experience; energy absorption/arresting systems experience preferred.
  • Proficiency with CAD tools (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks, NX) and strong Excel skills.
  • Experience with sustainment engineering, configuration control, change management (CRs, ECNs/ECOs), and closing QNs; ability to update drawings, specifications, and BOMs.
  • Corrosion engineering experience in maritime/marine environments (shipboard, coastal, salt-spray) and familiarity with relevant maritime MIL-STD requirements.
  • Experience planning and managing engineering tasks, including scope, schedule, and cost control; familiarity with CPI/SPI metrics.
  • Experience with BOE development and DoD/government proposals.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to work independently and in teams, with willingness to work extended hours and travel as required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.
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Outside Machinist Journeyman I - V

Propulsion Controls Engineering

San Diego, CA 92154

OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • Must be 18 years of age or older to apply.
  • Minimum 5 years of marine and/or shipyard experience preferred.
  • Capable of accomplishing the installation, maintenance, and repair of ship's propulsion and auxiliary systems including, but not limited to Steam, Gas Turbine, and Diesel propulsion systems, rudders and steering gear, elevators, and deck equipment without Supervision.
  • Capable of accomplishing the installation repair, and maintenance of ship's fluid systems which include pumps, compressors, purifiers, heat exchangers, actuators and valves without Supervision.
  • Analyze defects and adjusts or repairs electrical mechanical systems of outboard motors.
  • Disassembles and inspects motor for defective parts, using mechanical hand tools.
  • Replaces parts like gears., magneto points, piston rings and spark plugs and reassembles engine.
  • Capable of accomplishing the testing of equipment to ensure systems meet 4E specifications, references and drawings without Supervision.
  • Capable of accomplishing the installation and testing of various shop equipment.
  • Must have ability to follow repair references and drawings and be proficient in the use of precision measuring equipment.
  • This position may require access to U.S. government or military sites. As such, candidates must be eligible to obtain base access clearance, which includes passing a background check and presenting valid government-issued identification.
  • Per federal requirements, acceptable ID must be REAL ID-compliant or an approved form of federal identification, such as a valid U.S. passport.
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Machining - Machinist 1st shift

Chromalloy Gas Turbine LLC

San Diego, CA 92121

OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • A machinist operates computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools, such as grinding and milling machines, to cut and produce precision manufactured parts.
  • Machinists repair or produce parts using both manual and automated equipment with precise measurements based on blueprints and/or technical drawings and is responsible for overall work assignments under the supervision of the Cell Supervisor/Work Leader.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and effectively communicate in English.
  • Maintain a high level of quality and attention to detail in close tolerance manufacturing.
  • Possess intermediate math skills for measurement, testing and problem resolution.
  • Replace cutting tools as required to meet product conformity.
  • Safely operate overhead cranes.
  • Display proficiency in the use of inspection tools such as micrometers (ID/OD/depth) calipers, pi tapes, etc. and hand tools including layout tools, grinders, drills, wrenches, mallets, etc.
  • Read and interpret documents such as blueprints, work orders and manuals. Knowledge about geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
  • Change cutting tools and adjust machine feeds and speeds as needed.
  • Work effectively with minimal supervision.
  • Perform routine maintenance on equipment.
  • Complete required inspection documentation reports.
  • Receive priorities, instructions, and assignments from supervisor.
  • Observes safety regulations and exhibits a high concern for safety.
  • Maintain good housekeeping practices.
  • Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines.
  • Perform other duties as directed.
  • Safely and efficiently set up and operate all common machine tools engine lathes.
  • Can machine parts using horizontal boring mills, vertical lathes, engine lathes, mills, grinders, and drill presses manually.
  • Perform simple to complex machine setups with little to no assistance.
  • Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics.
  • Solid working knowledge of machine tools/parts, set up, operation and maintenance.
  • Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
  • Must be able to work independently, but also demonstrate an ability to work productively within the department team.
  • Work with Machinist III and Process Engineers to improve Cell processes.
  • Troubleshoot problems under the guidance of Machinist III.
  • Suggest changes that improve safety and boost productivity.
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