Machine Operator-Weekday Night Shift

GE Aerospace; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Greenville, SC is recruiting a Greenville Machine Operator to manufacture complex engine components using exotic aerospace alloys on CNC and non-CNC machines in a clean, air-conditioned facility. You will join a self-directed team focused on continuous Lean improvements to quality and throughput.

The role requires reading blueprints, performing precise machine setups, and adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• At least 1 year of full-time manufacturing experience with manual or CNC machining
• Associate’s degree or higher in manufacturing or engineering with machinist or toolmaker apprenticeship/certification
• Willing to work Weekend Shift
• Pre-employment physical and drug screening

Responsibilities

• Perform set-ups, tool changes, offsets, and run production on CNC and non-CNC machines
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities to include reduction of setup times and improvements in quality and throughput using Lean Manufacturing
• Must perform precision work to exact tolerances
• Read and understand process operation sheets, tooling sheets, and related documents
• Work from blueprints and work instructions to produce parts
• Gauge parts and record dimensions accurately

Skills

Blueprint reading

Machine setup

Shop math

Computer skills

Quality awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in manufacturing/engineering

Tools

CNC machines

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Greenville Machine Operator is a skilled role that involves the manufacturing of complex engine components, working with exotic aerospace alloys on some of the latest CNC machine tools in a clean, air-conditioned facility. Successful candidates will participate in a self-directed team environment to identify and implement process improvement opportunities resulting in improved quality and product flow.

Job Description

Company Intro/About Us

Are you ready to elevate your future? You’ll be warmly welcomed at GE Aerospace where we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. You’ll learn and achieve as part of an on-going LEAN transformation. And, most importantly, you’ll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world.

Greenville Site Overview

Working at our Greenville Facility: Advanced technology, advanced thinking and a superb work environment. When you come to work at the GE Aerospace Airfoils facility in Greenville, you’ll come to realize that you’re in a place where you can do your best. We’re producing High Pressure Turbine Blades that help power tomorrow’s commercial and military aircraft. We’re using innovative production methodologies including complex machining, special processes, and NDT.

Role Overview

The Greenville Machine Operator is a skilled role that involves the manufacturing of complex engine components, working with exotic aerospace alloys on some of the latest CNC machine tools in a clean, air-conditioned facility. Successful candidates will participate in a self-directed team environment to identify and implement process improvement opportunities resulting in improved quality and product flow.

• Perform set-ups, tool changes, offsets, and run production on various CNC and non-CNC machines
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities to include reduction of setup times and improvements in quality and throughput utilizing Lean Manufacturing techniques
• Must perform precision work to exacting tolerances
• Read and understand process operation sheets, tooling sheets, tech plans and associated documents
• Work from blue prints and work instructions to produce parts
• Have the ability to correctly gauge parts and record dimensions

The Ideal Candidate

An Ideal candidate for our Machine Operator role would typically posses technical skills, Experience, and Attention to Detail. Problem Solving and Safety awareness would be beneficial on the job as well. These characteristics combined would make someone an ideal candidate for this role.

• High School diploma or GED
• A minimum of 1 year of full time manufacturing experience with manual or Computer Numerical Controlled machining using milling, turning, lasering and grinding processes or
• An associate’s degree or higher in a manufacturing or engineering discipline (for example, Computer Integrated Machining or Engineering Technology) including graduation from any recognized machinist or toolmaker apprenticeship or certification program
• Must be willing to work Weekend Shift
• Must successfully complete pre-employment physical/drug screen and on-going random drug screens

• The ability to work from layouts and dimensions on drawings and read manual gauges
• The ability to load, align, and set up machine per drawing instructions and maintain quality production records
• The ability to read blueprints and be able to read shop math and have proficient knowledge of machining methods and cutting tools
• Strong computer skills are preferred
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (safety glasses, gloves, hats, and safety shoes)

• Weekday Night Shift (Monday-Thursday 2nd 9:00pm-7:12am)
• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
• Relocation Assistance Provided: NO

This role may encounter high risk or hazardous operations, working with chemicals, and/or include working shifts beyond a standard workweek. As such, a requirement of the role is to be at least 18 years of age by the time of joining.

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., isa “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.

Closing

You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. You’ll learn and achieve as part of an on-going LEAN transformation. And, most importantly, you’ll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world.

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