Machinist - Highly Skilled (2nd OR 3rd shift)

Job Description Summary

The Asheville Machinist role involves the manufacturing of complex rotating jet engine components, working with unique aerospace alloys on some of the latest CNC machine tools in a clean, air-conditioned facility. Required to run multiple machines, following work instructions, planning, drawings, etc. Work will involve creating hardware with tight tolerances and fine finishes involving use of complex measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, special purpose gages, etc. Individuals will participate as a team to identify and implement process improvement opportunities resulting in improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and human development.

Job Description

About GE Aerospace
Are you ready to elevate your future? You’ll be warmly welcomed at GE Aerospace where we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. You’ll learn and achieve as part of an on- going LEAN transformation. And, most importantly, you’ll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world.

Working at our Asheville Facilities
Our Asheville campus is the career home for people who share a commitment to learning, achieving and collaboration. The campus includes a facility for production of highly complex rotating parts engineered for commercial and military aircraft engines. In addition, our Ceramic Matrix Composites facility produces high-tech, more efficient components to power the worlds aircraft engines of tomorrow. With a product mix including shafts, seals, retainers, and discs, we’re bringing quality to enhance commercial, military, marine and industrial engine performance.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Ability to read, understand, and follow process operation sheets, tooling sheets, tech plans and associated documents

• Ability to utilize measuring equipment, such as micrometers, calipers and gages and record accurate measurements/ dimensions

• Ability to change and reset tooling, and fixturing

• Successfully complete operator certification requirements, including the Characteristics Verification Process, and applicable GE certifications

• Understand part process flow (incoming / outgoing) and keep open lines of communication with production scheduler to understand and plan commitments for the week

• Perform preventative maintenance checks on machines (ex. oil and coolant).  Required to fill out Maximo request for maintenance issues.

• Ability to read a machine program and learn to prove out a new part program or process. Keep open lines of communication with the engineers associated with the program/ part

• Be an active contributing member of a high-performance work team focused on problem solving and process improvement

• Knowledge and willingness to run a variety of machines, with training, based on business needs.

• Perform tasks that require manual dexterity (ability to use both hands as required for set up and operation of machinery, etc.)

• Complete all required training on time (ex. compliance, HR related, job specific, EHS, Lean, etc.)

• Required to escalate a safety concern that needs to be addressed and willingness to participate in solving the concern.

• Familiarity with computer systems such as Outlook e-mail, and Shop Floor menu applications; as well as concepts such as lean manufacturing.

• Willingness to train and mentor new team members, actively participate in daily team meetings/activities, cooperate/relate well with others, practice direct/professional communication in all interactions, open to new idea, considers opinions different from their own, maintain an excellent attendance record, and work to understand the needs of their team, facility, and customer.

Basic Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School Diploma, or GED equivalent

• One year experience working from detailed instructions and planning required

• One year experience reading simple blueprints, and the ability to perform simple arithmetic such as addition, subtraction of decimals and fractions required. 

• One year experience using precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, etc.) required.

• Required to have a 1-year machining certificate or 2 years machining experience (ex. turning, milling, grinding, etc.)

• Commitment to workplace safety (of self and others), quality and integrity of work performed.

Desired Qualifications:

• Flexibility to work all shifts on a temporary basis to meet business needs (ex. training, temporary coverage, etc.)

• Ability and willingness to balance multiple priorities

• Demonstrated ability with computer applications (Outlook email, shop floor applications, etc.)

• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills. 

• Participation in improvement events/ activities.

• Willingness to train other machinists and cross train when needed

• Ability to work overtime (OT)

Here are just a few of the best reasons you will want to consider us:

• Do work with a real purpose helping to solve the global challenge of how the world flies more sustainably.

• Be a part of a global workforce of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, ideas, and experiences where everyone feels supported and respected.

• Earn merit-based rewards and incentives.

• Work in a climate-controlled building out of the elements.

• Have opportunities for continuous learning and development.

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.  

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.