Welder 3 (End Item)

-; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Norwich seeks a skilled welder to join their team. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of welding experience and must be proficient in TIG welding and blueprint interpretation. Responsibilities include maintaining welding equipment, training junior staff, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. This role offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare and retirement options.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) retirement plan with company matching

Tuition assistance and paid parental leave

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of welding experience required.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude is important.

Responsibilities

• Perform TIG welding and setup jigs and fixtures.
• Maintain welding equipment and ensure compliance with NADCAP.
• Train lower-level employees and communicate new processes.

Skills

Welding experience

Blueprint interpretation

Basic tool usage

Computer applications

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Oracle

Job description

Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
• 3 years welding experience.
• Intermediate understanding of blueprint and process sheet interpretation.
• Ability and willingness to use basic hand tools and measuring devices (verniers, micrometers, calipers, go-no go gauges, etc.).
• Proficient in use of basic computer applications; Familiarity with weld and fusion principles.
• Expert understanding of weld symbols and schedules; Ability to pass visual acuity exam.
• Willingness and ability to obtain certifications required for department.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Perform wire welding functions; Understand and apply basic principles of TIG welding.
• Perform set up of jigs and fixtures; Perform non-structural tack welds.
• Perform secondary processing operations including sand blasting, wire brushing, and grinding.
• Maintain welding equipment torches, coolers, hoses, cables, and other equipment as needed.
• Work in compliance with NADCAP requirements.
• Must pass review for workmanship, procedure reviews, operator assessment, & refresher training.
• Possess the ability to perform welding functions in an area and/or product line outside of your home department.
• Assist in new process development and troubleshooting of products.
• Effectively & efficiently produce parts according to certification and quality guidelines.
• Frequent interaction with internal and/or external customers and support functions (i.e. Planners, Engineering) outside of home department.
• Train lower level employees, and work with limited supervision. Cross-train other employees as needed based upon knowledge and experience.
• Compliantly complete all written and/or electronic labor tracking documentation.
• Communicate with team to ensure all team members are aware of new processes and/or ideas.
• Reports problems to appropriate resource and/or Coach.
• Proactively work to improve efficiency and quality of products.
• Participates in and support team initiatives.
• Exemplifies and coaches others on the GE Leadership behaviors.
• Utilizes proper PPE, safety equipment, and follows safety procedures per position requirements.
• Understands and abides by the GE Leadership behaviors.
• Other duties as required.

Desired Qualifications:

• 3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Transferrable TIG welding experience; Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Experience in a self-directed team environment.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn.
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively.
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed.
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision‑maker, collaborative.
• Problem‑solver: analytical‑minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.
• Ability to use Microsoft applications to analyze data (e.g. Word, Excel, Oracle, etc.).
• Familiarity with 5S & lean manufacturing knowledge.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to continuously use hands and fingers in repetition.
• Ability to occasionally bend, stoop, twist, crouch, squat, climb, and/or balance.
• Ability to continuously sit; ability to occasionally lift to 20 lbs.; ability to push/pull up to 22 lbs.

*All job descriptions are subject to change and/or updates.

The pay for this position is $24.70/hour. 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 2/28/26.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax‑advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity 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.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their 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.

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 [e-mail].

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

Additional Information

Compensation Grade

HRLY AVIATION

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)).

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

Relocation Assistance Provided: No