Job Description Summary

As an Auburn Manufacturing Associate, you will be assigned to work within teams as a machine operator. As a machine operator you will set-up and operate a variety of machines performing a wide variety of machining operations on aircraft engine turbine blades and other materials, parts and assemblies.

Job Description

Minimum Requirements:

•   High school diploma or GED.  

• At least 1 year’s work experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent. Equivalent experience includes relevant hands-on work experience such as industrial, warehouse, construction, military, maintenance, heavy equipment operation, machining, and/or assembly.

• Ability to (A) read and interpret blueprints, (B) use precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, vernier, calipers, and (C) perform shop math calculations including fraction and decimal equivalents.

•   Willingness to wear personal protective equipment including safety glasses, gloves, hats, ear plugs and safety shoes.

• Ability to utilize a computer and/or other technological equipment as required.

• Must be available to work 4th shift 7am – 7:30pm (Fri, Sat, & Sun) or 5th shift 7pm – 7:30am (Fri, Sat, & Sun)

• Must be able to train on a different shift then what is assigned.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Every Manufacturing Associates is part of a work team and is required to actively participate in teams and committees.

• Learn to operate all workstations, perform complex layout operations to verify part dimensions, and perform assembly and disassembly of parts as required.

• Individuals will apply knowledge and skill to work within their teams and constantly strive to improve operation and cycle time. This includes the completion of Kaizen and Lean projects.

• Operate tools and equipment ranging in size from small to large and in complexity from simple to very complicated.

• Perform other related duties as necessary.

Desired Characteristics:

• Associate degree or higher.

• Excellent attendance.

• Effective problem identification and solution skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Willingness to work at a tobacco free site.

• Must be available to work 4th shift 7am – 7:30pm (Fri, Sat, & Sun) or 5th shift 7pm – 7:30am (Fri, Sat, & Sun)

  The starting hourly rate for the Manufacturing Associate role in Auburn, Alabama is $23.48 per hour plus $1.50/hr. shift differential for 5th shift . GE Aerospace offers competitive benefits including health care starting on day one, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation for purposes of participating in the application/hiring process with GE. If you are unable or limited in your ability to apply or interview as a result of your disability, you can request reasonable accommodations by emailing us at accommodation.mailbox@ge.com. 

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging