Job Description Summary

Perform a variety of physical and chemical inspections including; macro etch, chemical clean, fluorescent penetrant, white light (visual), and magnified inspections on all types of parts, assemblies and tools. Handle parts, perform close inspections, denote non-conformances and document and reject parts as required. Prepare and/or check inspection solutions and agents, clean parts before and after inspection, operate all related inspection equipment and material handling devices. Maintain records and perform related duties.

Job Description

About GE Aerospace

Are you ready to elevate your future?  You’ll be warmly welcomed at GE Aerospace where we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives.  You’ll learn and achieve as part of an on-going LEAN transformation. And, most importantly, you’ll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world.

Working at our Wilmington Facility

For more than 22 years our manufacturing facilities in Wilmington have helped fuel the growth and success of GE Aerospace.  With 600,000 sq2 of manufacturing space and an advanced mix of 300+ CNC machines/ 21 special processes we’re producing high quality rotating parts for commercial and military aircraft engines.  When GE Aerospace introduces advanced new technologies like the LEAP and 9x Engines, our team has outstanding opportunities to contribute. 

The parts and components we manufacture include Blisks, Small Spools, Welded Spools, CFM HPT Disks, and a variety of large parts that can be found in a wide range of today and tomorrow’s high-performance engines. We’re the career home of 500+ employees who seek purpose and challenge in their careers.  People just like you. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform both physical and chemical inspections including: macro etch, chemical clean, fluorescent penetrant, white light (visual), and magnified inspections on all types of parts, assemblies and tools.

• Inspect, evaluate and document process results.

• Maintain system chemicals at proper levels.

• Test and evaluate control panels as required.

• Clean parts before/after inspection.

• Load/unload various parts using stacker/lifting device.

• Operate large parts FPI/Clean Room.

• Obtain and maintain level II Certification

• Pass and maintain current eye exam to Jaeger requirements

• Train new operators as required.

• May do minor maintenance.

• Continuous visual concentration is necessary to inspect, evaluate and document.

• Operator required to receive 400 hours of mandatory training and pass certification exams

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Chemically intense environment including; emulsifiers, acids, liquid penetrants, fine powder developers, compressed air, heating elements, and high pressure steam. Safety glasses required and sometimes face shields required. This is also a hearing conservation area, with ear protection recommended

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Must be able to read and interpret blueprint and engineering drawings and be able to document non-conformances.

• Must have basic shop math with the ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and calculate fractions and decimals.

• Must have basic computer skills.

• Must be able to push, pull or lift parts up to 50 lbs. utilizing proper ergonomic procedures.

• Operator is required to stand 90% of the time, stooping, bending, and stretching is also necessary to complete inspections

• This role may encounter high risk or hazardous operations and/or include working shifts beyond a standard workweek. As such, a requirement of the role is to be at least 18 years of age by the time of joining. 

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS

• Prior certification and/or documented training in Fluorescent Penetrant Testing in accordance with NAS-410 or T049.

• Associate degree in Machining Technology or equivalent degree.

• Prior Aircraft Engines operations experience.

• 2 years of previous manufacturing experience and previous, documented Fluorescent Penetrant experience

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.