Lynn Welder Trainee Co-Op

GE Aerospace; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in aviation and aerospace is seeking a motivated Welder Trainee Co-Op. This part-time role offers hands-on experience working closely with seasoned welders, learning essential welding techniques and safety practices. You'll gain exposure to diverse materials while honing your skills in a collaborative environment. Ideal for students enrolled in a vocational program, this position provides a valuable opportunity to kickstart your career in manufacturing. Join a team that values professional development and a commitment to excellence in the aerospace sector.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Vocational Technical High School, midway through junior year.
• Participating in a hands-on welding or manufacturing program.

Responsibilities

• Perform layout, setup, and welding on components with experienced welders.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to safety standards.

Skills

Welding Techniques

Teamwork

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Education

Vocational Technical High School

Welding or Manufacturing Program

Tools

Manual Arc Processes (GTAW, TIG)

Semi-Automated Weld Processes (GTAW, LW, EBW)

Material Handling Devices

Bench Grinders

Hand Grinders

Job description

Join to apply for the Lynn Welder Trainee Co-Op role at GE Aerospace

• You will work closely with an experienced Welder and Spot Welder to: Perform layout, set-up and welding on a variety of component parts and assemblies.
• Learn to work from planning or verbal instructions, prints or sketches. Learn to fabricate, repair or rework using all required welding techniques, including manual arc processes (GTAW, TIG), semi-automated weld processes (GTAW, LW, EBW), and tools like files, bench grinders, and hand grinders to perform welding preparation, defect removal, and manual dimensional restoration.
• Gain experience working with materials such as heat-resistant ferrous alloys, nickel base alloys, cobalt-base alloys, aluminum alloys, and titanium alloys.
• Learn to operate material handling and lifting devices.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards to ensure safe and efficient work areas, including cleaning around the work area, tools, shop floor, and maintaining organization of the work area according to established standards.

Job Description Summary

Job Description

• Work closely with experienced welders to perform layout, setup, and welding on components.
• Learn to read and work from planning or verbal instructions, prints, or sketches, and to fabricate, repair, or rework using various welding methods and tools.
• Work with diverse materials such as ferrous and non-ferrous alloys.
• Operate material handling and lifting devices.
• Keep the work area clean and organized to safety standards.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Enrolled in a Vocational Technical High School, at least midway through junior year.
• Participating in a relevant hands-on welding or manufacturing program.
• Distance Vision 20/30 (US), with or without correction.
• Near Vision capable of reading Jaeger No. 2 at 16 inches.
• Ability to lift and manipulate fixtures and hardware up to 25 lbs.

Desired Characteristics

• Team player willing to learn.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow written instructions precisely.
• Motivated to meet or exceed job requirements.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Final offers depend on obtaining necessary authorization from the U.S. Government for non-U.S. persons.

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.

Employment is contingent upon legal authorization to work in the U.S. and successful completion of a drug screen.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing