Machine Operator-Weekend Night Shift

Y99000 General Electric Company; Piedmont (OK); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Greenville is seeking a skilled Machine Operator to manufacture complex engine components from exotic aerospace alloys using CNC and manual machines in a clean, air-conditioned facility.

You will read drawings, set ups, perform tool changes, gauge parts, and apply Lean techniques to improve quality and throughput. Weekend night shift included; pre-employment screens apply.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 1 year of full‑time manufacturing experience with manual or CNC machining (milling, turning, lasering, or grinding).
• Associate’s degree or higher in a manufacturing or engineering discipline or graduation from a recognized machinist or toolmaker apprenticeship or certification program.
• Willingness to work weekend shift.
• Must successfully complete pre‑employment physical/drug screen and ongoing random drug screens.

Responsibilities

• Perform set‑ups, tool changes, offsets, and run production on CNC and non‑CNC machines.
• Read and understand process operation sheets, tooling sheets, technical plans and associated documents.
• Work from blueprints and work instructions to produce parts.
• Correctly gauge parts and record dimensions.
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities to reduce setup times and improve quality and throughput utilizing Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• Perform precision work to exacting tolerances.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Shop math

Computer skills

Lean manufacturing

Quality record keeping

Education

Associate degree or machinist apprenticeship

Tools

CNC milling machines

CNC turning machines

Job description

Job 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform set‑ups, tool changes, offsets, and run production on various CNC and non‑CNC machines.
• Read and understand process operation sheets, tooling sheets, technical plans and associated documents.
• Work from blueprints and work instructions to produce parts.
• Correctly gauge parts and record dimensions.
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities to reduce setup times and improve quality and throughput utilizing Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• Perform precision work to exacting tolerances.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 1 year of full‑time manufacturing experience with manual or Computer Numerical Controlled machining using milling, turning, lasering, or grinding processes.
• Associate’s degree or higher in a manufacturing or engineering discipline (e.g., Computer Integrated Machining or Engineering Technology) or graduation from a recognized machinist or toolmaker apprenticeship or certification program.
• Willingness to work weekend shift.
• Must successfully complete pre‑employment physical/drug screen and ongoing random drug screens.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work from layouts and dimensions on drawings and read manual gauges.
• Ability to load, align, and set up machine per drawing instructions and maintain quality production records.
• Strong computer skills.
• Proficient knowledge of machining methods and cutting tools.
• Ability to read blueprints and shop math.
• Wearing personal protective equipment (safety glasses, gloves, hats, and safety shoes).

Working Conditions

Shift: Weekend night shift 7:00p.m.–7:12a.m. This role may encounter high‑risk or hazardous operations, work with chemicals, and may include shifts beyond a standard workweek. Minimum age is 18 years. Access to U.S. export‑controlled information is required; candidates must be a U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. citizen, or have asylee or refugee status.

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance is not provided.

EEO Statement

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.