Lynn CNC Programmer Co-Op

GE Aerospace; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a student apprentice to set up and operate CNC mills and lathes, handling various castings, forgings, and bar stock while following Lean Manufacturing practices. The role emphasizes safety, precise instruction, and teamwork in a structured manufacturing environment in the United States.

The position offers a competitive hourly wage of 18.33 and eligibility for a discretionary bonus, along with a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Vocational Technical High School (at least midway through junior year).
• Currently enrolled in a machinist/manufacturing program. Relevant hands-on machining/manufacturing experience or coursework.
• Ability to lift, move and manipulate fixtures and component hardware up to 25 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate CNC mills and/or lathes.
• Work with materials such as castings, forgings, screw machine blanks, turret lathe blanks, sawed blanks and bar stock.
• Perform set-ups including changing chuck jaws, tool holders, fixtures, boring bars, drills, reamers, setting tools.
• Follow 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.

Skills

Machining experience

Team player

Instruction-following

Time management

Education

Vocational Technical High School enrollment

Machinist/manufacturing program

Job description

Essential Responsibilities

• You will work closely with an experienced machinist to:
• Set-up and operate CNC mills and / or lathes
• Work with types of materials involved such as castings, forgings, screw machine blanks, turret lathe blanks, sawed blanks and bar stock
• Perform set-ups including changing chuck jaws, tool holders, fixtures, boring bars, drills, reamers, 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

Qualifications / Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Vocational Technical High School (at least midway through junior year)
• Currently enrolled in a machinist/manufacturing program Relevant hands‑on machining/manufacturing experience or coursework
• Ability to lift, move and manipulate fixtures and component hardware up to 25 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodations

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated experience or successful completion of classes in geometric tolerancing
• Demonstrated team player and willingness to learn from others
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work from and follow written instruction precisely
• Strives to meet or exceed job requirements

The pay for this position is 18.33/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 contract of employment with any individual.

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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable‑suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No