Manufacturing Associate- Bench Hand 2nd and 3rd Shift

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

Role Summary:

• Set-up and operate Mills and / or Lathes, Punch Press, Spot Weld, Bench and EDM Machines
• Work with types of materials involved such as castings, forgings
• Set-up involve changing chuck jaws, tool holders, fixtures, boring bars, drills, reamers, and setting tools
• Work to established Lean Manufacturing guidelines involving one-piece flow, standard work, 6S, set-up reduction and wet process line

Essential Responsibilities

In addition you will :

• Set-up and operate Mills and / or Lathes, Punch Press, Spot Weld, Bench and EDM Machines
• Work with types of materials involved such as castings, forgings
• Set-up involve changing chuck jaws, tool holders, fixtures, boring bars, drills, reamers, and setting tools
• Work to established Lean Manufacturing guidelines involving one-piece flow, standard work, 6S, set-up reduction and wet process lines
• Maintain high housekeeping standards to ensure safe and efficient work areas, including cleaning chips from around machine and keeping coolant / machine fluids off shop floor and maintaining organization of work area to established standards
• Make decisions based on experience & available data

Qualifications/Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED
• Graduate of a Vocational High School (Or graduate of other equivalent accredited manufacturing program) OR
• Minimum of 6 months of machining experience with Lathes and / or Mills, Punch Press, Bench or Spot Weld Machines and EDM Machines OR
• Demonstrated work experience in reading and interpreting blueprints and mechanical aptitude or manufacturing experience
• Please note this role is open for 2nd and 3rd shift opportunities.

• 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.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT :

• Ability to lift, move and manipulate fixtures and component hardware up to 25 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodations

Desired Characteristics:

• Ability to verify and inspect own work using micrometers, plug gages, height gage and surface plates
• Ability to run manual equipment concurrently as required
• Ability to work effectively in a cellular, team oriented environment
• Ability to work under general direction with minimal supervision
• Excellent attendance history
• Ability to produce error free products
• Accurately completes job related paperwork
• Strives to meet or exceed job requirements
• Experience with machining high temp material (inconel, stainless, titanium, etc.)
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and a teaming environment
• Experience machining to aerospace standards and specifications
• Ability to work from and follow written instruction precisely (MOS, routers, engineering drawings)
• Ability to operate multiple machines
• Optical Comparator experience

The pay for this position is 23.50/hr. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on 12/31/2026.

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 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 offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No