Durham Engine Facility Assembly & Test Technician

General Electric; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Durham, North Carolina, is seeking an experienced individual to assemble jet engines and train other team members. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, an FAA power plant license, and strong communication skills. This role offers competitive compensation and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Professional development

Competitive compensation

Relocation assistance

Responsibilities

• Assemble jet engines using various tools and equipment.
• Coach and train team members in a team-based environment.
• Work from complex product drawings and specifications.
• Perform inspections to ensure quality standards.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Ability to learn new tasks and become multi-skilled

Education

High school diploma or GED

FAA issued Power plant license

Job description

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions (including physical and environmental tasks required to perform job):

• Assemble jet engines, including performing various machining and repair operations, using hand tools, specialized tools, equipment and fixtures.
• Coach, guide and train other team members and function in a team-based environment.
• Work from complex product drawings, manuals, specifications and other company/customer specifications. Set-up, operate, adjust and troubleshoot all tools and equipment used in the assembly processes.
• Perform inspections required to assure that the quality plan is achieved.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• A high school diploma or GED.
• FAA issued Power plant license.

Desired Characteristics:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to learn new tasks and become multi-skilled.
• Willingness to work flexible hours/shifts.
• Ability to teach and coach others.
• Ability to make and accept responsibility for decisions.
• Willingness to work in multiple roles with varied responsibilities.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not U.S. lawful permanent residents, U.S. Citizens, or have been granted asylee or refugee status, employment 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 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: Yes.

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.