Manufacturing Associate- Bench Hand 2nd and 3rd Shift

Y99000 General Electric Company; United States; On-site; USD 26,708 - 38,038; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid time-off

Job summary

Y99000 General Electric Company is seeking a Machinist for 2nd and 3rd shift opportunities. Responsibilities include setting up and operating different machines while adhering to Lean Manufacturing principles.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma and 6 months of machining experience. The position offers a base pay of $23.50 per hour and eligibility for annual bonuses, along with comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months machining experience with various machines.
• Demonstrated experience in reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Ability to lift, move, and manipulate hardware up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate mills, lathes, and EDM machines.
• Follow Lean Manufacturing guidelines.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards in the shop.

Skills

Machining experience

Blueprint reading

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Vocational high school or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Gauges

Optical Comparator

Job description

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate mills, lathes, punch press, spot weld, bench, and EDM machines.
• Work with materials including castings and forgings.
• Perform machine set up: changing chuck jaws, tool holders, fixtures, boring bars, drills, reamers, and setting tools.
• Follow Lean Manufacturing guidelines: one‑piece flow, standard work, 6S, set‑up reduction, and wet process lines.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards; clean chips and keep coolant/machine fluids off the shop floor.
• Make decisions based on experience and available data.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED.
• Graduate of a vocational high school or equivalent accredited manufacturing program.
• Minimum of 6 months machining experience with lathes and/or mills, punch press, bench or spot weld machines, and EDM machines.
• Demonstrated experience in reading and interpreting blueprints and mechanical aptitude.

This role is open for 2nd and 3rd shift opportunities.

Eligibility

• Ability to lift, move and manipulate fixtures and component hardware up to 25 lbs. with or without accommodations.

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to verify and inspect own work using micrometers, plug gauges, height gauge, and surface plates.
• Ability to run manual equipment concurrently as required.
• Ability to work effectively in a cellular, team‑oriented environment.
• Work under general direction with minimal supervision.
• Excellent attendance history.
• Produce error‑free products.
• Accurately complete job‑related paperwork.
• Experience with machining high‑temperature material (Inconel, stainless, titanium, etc.).
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and a teaming environment.
• Experience machining to aerospace standards and specifications.
• Follow written instruction precisely (MOS, routers, engineering drawings).
• Operate multiple machines.
• Optical Comparator experience.

Compensation

Base pay: $23.50 per hour. Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of base salary.

Benefits

GE Aerospace provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, health coach, employee assistance program, retirement savings plan (401(k) with company match), tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time‑off.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. This role requires a U.S. person status for access to U.S. export‑controlled information.

This posting is expected to close on 12/31/2026.