Welder 4 (sensors)

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

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Norwich seeks an experienced TIG Welder to ensure quality welding processes across various product lines. The candidate must have a high school diploma or GED and at least 5 years of GTAW welding experience. Responsibilities include performing welding, maintaining equipment, training employees, and leading improvement initiatives. This role offers $28/hr with additional benefits including medical and retirement plans, contributing to a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Retirement savings plan

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in TIG welding.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work in a self-directed team.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding functions across product lines.
• Train employees based on production needs.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

GTAW (TIG) Welding experience

Weld schedule interpretation

Critical assessment of weld drawings

Mechanical aptitude

Training and mentorship abilities

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalency

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Oracle

Job description

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• 5 years GTAW (TIG) Welding experience.
• Expert understanding of weld schedule and process sheet interpretation
• Ability to critically assess weld drawings for accuracy
• Ability to work effectively across all product lines.
• Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain certifications required per department requirements.
• Provide training and mentorship to less experienced new welders.
• Must pass Visual Acuity exam.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Understand and apply principles of TIG welding.
• Perform welding functions in an area and/or product line outside of your home department.
• Perform set up of jigs and fixtures; Perform non-structural tack welds.
• Perform secondary processing operations.
• Maintain welding equipment torches, coolers, hoses, cables, and other equipment as needed.
• Work in compliance to NADCAP requirements.
• Must pass review for workmanship, procedure reviews, operator assessment, & refresher training.
• Train other employees in area based on department and production needs.
• Qualify new welds for process improvement and new product development.
• Maintain open and effective communication with support functions; serve as a knowledge base for process improvement and new product development.
• Lead team initiatives.
• Take an active role in continuous improvement including but not limited to, Quick Fixes, 5S, Kaizen, Root Cause analysis, APPS, etc.
• Frequent interaction with internal and/or external customers and support functions (i.e. – Planners, Engineering).
• Exemplifies and coaches’ others on the GE Behaviors.
• Utilizes proper PPE, safety equipment and follows all safety procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Transferrable TIG welding experience; strong mechanical aptitude
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Experience to work effectively in a self-directed 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 (i.e. –Word, Excel, Oracle, etc.).

Physical Demands:

• Ability to continuously use hands and fingers in repetition and sit
• Ability to occasionally bend, stoop, twist, crouch, squat, climb, and/or balance.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 20lbs; ability to push/pull up to 20 – 25 lbs.

*All job descriptions are subject to change.

The pay for this position is $28/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 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).

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