Machine Operator-Weekend Night Shift

GE Aerospace; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Greenville, SC, is seeking a skilled Greenville Machine Operator to manufacture complex engine components from exotic aerospace alloys using the latest CNC machines in a clean, climate-controlled facility.

You will join a self-directed team focused on process improvements to boost quality and product flow, with a weekend night shift option and required pre-employment screening.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of full-time manufacturing experience with manual or CNC machining.
• Willingness to work Weekend Shift.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and ongoing random drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform set-ups, tool changes, offsets, and run production on CNC and non-CNC machines.
• Identify process improvements to reduce setup times and improve quality and throughput.
• Must perform precision work to exacting tolerances.
• Read and understand process operation sheets, tooling sheets, tech plans and associated documents.
• Work from blueprints and work instructions to produce parts.
• Have the ability to correctly gauge parts and record dimensions.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Shop math

Quality mindset

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree in Manufacturing or Engineering

Tools

Milling machines

Turning machines

Laser cutting

Grinding equipment

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.

Company Overview

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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 blueprints and work instructions to produce parts.
• Have the ability to correctly gauge parts and record dimensions.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• The ability to work from layouts and dimensions on drawings and read manual gauges.
• The ability to load, align, and set up machines 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).

Shift Details

Weekend Night Shift F‑S 7 pm‑7:12 am.

Additional Information

• 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.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance Provided: NO.

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