Machinist - 2nd shift

Y99000 General Electric Company; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Y99000 General Electric Company is seeking a First-Class CNC Machinist specializing in CNC Lathes and Grinding. The successful candidate will handle advanced setup, operation, and troubleshooting of CNC processes while ensuring strict adherence to quality and safety standards.

Applicants must have a high school diploma and a minimum of 5 years of machining experience. Expertise in interpreting engineering drawings and performing independent setups is essential. The position requires participation in continuous improvement initiatives within an aerospace manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of machining experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to perform setups on CNC lathes and grinding operations.
• Proficiency with precision measurement and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot CNC turning and grinding processes.
• Perform independent setups and validate first-pieces.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

CNC machining experience

Ability to interpret engineering drawings

Precision measurement

Collaboration with Engineering

Education

High school diploma/GED/Vocational school certificate

Tools

CNC lathes

Grinding machines

Precision measurement tools

Job description

Job Description Summary

The First-Class CNC Machinist (CNC Lathes & Grinding) is responsible for advanced setup, operation, and troubleshooting of CNC turning and grinding processes to manufacture aerospace components to engineering drawings, specifications, and controlled process requirements. This role works with a high level of independence, maintains strict quality and traceability, and supports Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) through disciplined execution and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all EHS requirements, PPE, and safe machine operation practices; maintain an organized work area aligned to site standards.
• Perform complete independent setups on CNC turning centers (e.g., 2‑axis and/or multi‑axis with live tooling as applicable), including work holding/chucking, tooling setup, offsets, and first‑piece validation.
• Set up and operate grinding equipment as applicable (e.g., OD/ID cylindrical grinding, surface grinding, centerless grinding); dress wheels, verify wheel selection/spec, and maintain process stability.
• Run CNC programs and grinding cycles, make authorized offsets/adjustments, monitor tool/wheel wear and part growth, and maintain capable processes over production runs.
• Read and interpret routers, engineering drawings, GD&T, and inspection requirements to meet dimensional, concentricity/runout, and surface finish requirements, ability to make small changes in G Code.
• Perform in‑process and final inspection using precision measurement tools (e.g., micrometers, bore gauges, indicators, height gauges, profilometer/surface finish gage, thread gauges as applicable). Document results per requirements.
• Identify nonconformances (e.g., chatter, taper, lobing, burn, size drift, runout issues), stop work when required, escalates appropriately, and support containment and corrective actions.
• Complete production and quality records accurately; maintain lot traceability, part identification, and required documentation/system transactions.
• Participate in kaizen/continuous improvement efforts to reduce scrap, rework, and cycle time; support standard work, 5S, and mistake‑proofing (poka‑yoke) initiatives.
• Perform routine operator maintenance (cleaning, coolant concentration checks, basic TPM tasks) and promptly report abnormal machine conditions.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED/Vocational school certificate, with a minimum of 5 years machining experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Demonstrated CNC machining experience with the ability to perform independent setups on CNC lathes and/or grinding operations and/or multi‑axis CNC turning and complex work holding, producing parts to tight tolerance.
• Strong understanding of turning and grinding fundamentals, tooling/wheel selection basics, fixturing/work holding, feeds/speeds, and process control.
• Proficiency with precision measurement and recording results to requirements; ability to validate first‑piece and monitor process capability.
• Experience collaborating with Manufacturing Engineering/Quality to support process improvements and corrective actions.
• Experience with FAI (e.g., AS9102).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
• At least 18 years of age by the time of joining.

Desired Qualifications

• Aerospace manufacturing experience with controlled processes and strict documentation/traceability requirements.
• Experience machining aerospace materials such as Ceramic Composites.
• Experience in machining/precision components.
• Experience with 3‑ and 5‑axis vertical and horizontal machining centers.
• Ability to prove status of a U.S. Person (U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, or granted asylee/refugee status).

Equal Opportunity Employer 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).