Advanced Manufacturing Technician

<h1><span class="emphasis-3"><b><b>Job Description Summary</b></b></span></h1><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h1><span class="emphasis-3"><b>Job Description</b></span></h1><p>The Combustors & Structures Lab Technician will be responsible for the set-up and operation of CNC manufacturing equipment in a low volume, high mix environment.</p><p>Essential Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Work to blueprints, sketches, and verbal instructions to produce development hardware</li><li>Perform in-process dimensional checks, including CMM operations / set up</li><li>Troubleshoot process issues</li><li>Help to create process documentation and operating instructions</li><li>Perform other related duties as required</li></ul><p></p><p><b><u>Qualifications/Requirements</u></b></p><ul><li>High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of 4+ years manufacturing experience</li><li>All manufacturing experience must specifically be machining, assembly, machine repair or inspection</li><li>Proficient in shop mathematics i.e. geometry and trigonometry, blueprint reading, geometric dimensioning and tolerances</li><li>This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment</li></ul><p></p><p><b><u>Desired Characteristics</u></b></p><ul><li>Strong oral and written communication skill</li><li>Manufacturing experience in CNC machining (milling, turning, EDM, and/or grinding)</li><li>Experience with Siemens, Okuma and Fanuc controllers</li><li>Experience with tooling, fixturing and machine set-ups</li><li>Experience with CAM/CAD, particularly Unigraphics NX</li><li>Ability to work with minimal supervision and direction self-starter</li><li>Ability to interface with various levels of management (i.e., Design Engineering and Project) and also shop floor workforce</li><li>Ability to receive guidance and supervision; follow work rules, safety practices, work procedures; meet deadlines; punctuality and attendance standards, etc.</li><li>Ability to maintain relationships that facilitate task accomplishment; to cooperate and resolve conflicts; to recognize needs and be sensitive of others</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p>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. ​</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><i><span style="font-size:12pt">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)).</span></i></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h1><span class="emphasis-3"><b><b>Additional Information</b></b></span></h1><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:left"><span>GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an </span><a target="_blank" href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf">Equal Opportunity Employer</a><span><a target="_blank" href="http://www.ge.com/sites/default/files/15-000845%20EEO%20combined.pdf">.</a> Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:left"><span>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). </span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:left"><b>Relocation Assistance Provided: </b>No</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

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