Job Description Summary

Job Description

Job Tasks May Include:

• Set up and operate, using work instructions and inspection equipment, a variety of conventional and numerically controlled precision machine tools/equipment such as, lathes, millers, grinders, electro-chemical machines, coordinate measuring inspection machines, precision finishing, special process machinery, etc.

• Utilize a variety of precision gauges, inspection measuring tools, and fixtures to conduct both mechanical and visual inspections of products and hardware.

• Identify and manage the processing of quality-related nonconforming and noncompliant products and materials, including the Preliminary Review quality process.

• Interpret planning to determine the necessary setups, gaging, operations, and inspections required to complete job tasks. This includes performing gage cuts to verify the accuracy of the setup and making necessary adjustments. Regularly calibrate and maintain gages to ensure their accuracy.

• Demonstrated ability to accurately understand, calculate, and apply work offsets, ensuring precise alignment and positioning of tools and workpieces during machining operations. This includes adjusting machine settings to compensate for tool wear, thermal expansion, material variations, and other factors. Proficient in using machine control interfaces to input and modify offset values, conducting test runs to verify accuracy, and making necessary adjustments to maintain tight tolerances and high-quality production standards. Additionally, capable of troubleshooting and resolving issues related to work offsets to minimize downtime and ensure continuous, efficient operation.

• Possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to interpret mechanical blueprints, detailed sketches, engineering specifications, technical drawings, and related documentation.

• Foster a collaborative work environment by actively participating in cross-training initiatives and promoting teamwork to enhance overall team performance and flexibility.

• Clean and organize the work area to maintain a safe, efficient, and compliant environment. Adhere to 5S principles (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) to promote workplace organization and continuous improvement.

• Perform related environmental, health, safety, maintenance, quality, continuous improvement, and production-flow job duties to support plant machinery, equipment, and manufacturing-related initiatives and programs.

• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in all operations. 

• Attend shift crossover and other business required meetings when applicable.

• Participate in training duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED with 2 years’ experience advanced machining; OR

• Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree in a technically related field such as manufacturing, fabrication, or mechanical engineering with 1 year experience

Desirable Qualifications:

• Possess a technical certification in a relevant field (i.e. aerospace engineering, mechanical systems, etc.) that demonstrated specialized knowledge and proficiency in industry-standard tools, technologies or methodologies.

• Set up, operate and maintain machines, manufacturing, and equipment to ensure optimal performance and efficiency. This includes calibrating machinery, troubleshooting issues, performing routine maintenance and adhering to safety and quality standards to support production goals.

• Performing essential mathematical calculations to ensure accurate measurements and alignments, utilizing precision gages, fixtures, and inspection measuring equipment to verify tolerances and dimensions.

• Interpreting blueprints, detailed sketches, engineering specifications, and technical drawings to analyze requirements, determine appropriate setups, and plan operations necessary for completing job tasks with precision and efficiency.

• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles, including waste reduction, process optimization, and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Exhibits excellent communication skills to facilitate teamwork, resolve conflicts, and ensure alignment on production needs.

• Show capability in adhering to guidance and supervision, following work rules, safety practices and procedures, while meeting deadlines and maintaining punctuality and attendance standards.

Benefits:

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. ​

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role may encounter high risk or hazardous operations, working with chemicals, 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.

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.