Manufacturing Associate- Bench Hand 2nd and 3rd Shift
GE AerospaceAbout the role
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.
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 con
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