Military DoD SkillBridge Program - Advanced Machining & Inspection

Y99000 General Electric Company; Hooksett (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Y99000 General Electric Company in Hooksett, New Hampshire is seeking active military personnel for the Military DoD SkillBridge program. Participants will gain hands-on experience in manufacturing machine tool and equipment operations over their last 180 days of service.

The role includes operating manufacturing tools to produce quality products and interpreting mechanical blueprints. Applicants must have a high school diploma and relevant experience. GE offers a unique opportunity to transition into civilian roles while still serving.

Qualifications

• Active military personnel on their last 180 days before separation.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing machine operations.
• Ability to interpret mechanical blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Set up manufacturing machine tools and specialized equipment.
• Operate various manufacturing machine tools to meet quality standards.
• Perform mechanical inspections using precision measuring equipment.

Skills

Manufacturing machine tool operations

Intermediate mechanical blueprint reading

Mathematical calculations

Education

High School diploma/GED or equivalent experience

Technical Certificate or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Tools

Precision gages

Quality control tools

Job description

Overview

Job Description Summary The Military DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. SkillBridge connects Service members with industry partners in real-world job experiences under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. Separating Service members can be granted up to 180 days of permissive duty to focus solely on training full-time with approved industry partners after unit commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) provides written authorization and approval. GE Aviation as a Skill Bridge partner offers real-world training and work experience in in-demand fields of work while having the opportunity to evaluate the Service member’s suitability for the work. Military DoD SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from GE Aviation, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active‑duty service members.

Responsibilities

• Set up a variety of manufacturing machine tools and/or specialized equipment within business.
• Operate a variety of manufacturing machine tools and/or specialized equipment such as millers, grinders, presses, various lathes, etc., both conventional and numerically controlled, to produce hardware that meets close tolerance limitations.
• Use various precision gages/inspection measuring equipment/fixturing to mechanically and visually inspect products/hardware.
• Perform intermediate mathematical calculations.
• Perform machine‑control offsets to enable the production of products that meet close tolerance limitations.
• Interpret intermediate level mechanical blueprints, sketches, engineering specifications and/or drawings, etc., to determine set‑ups, operations, inspections necessary to complete job tasks.
• Identify and control the processing of quality‑related nonconforming and/or noncompliant products and materials, such as the Preliminary Review quality process, etc.
• Perform related environmental, health, safety, maintenance, quality, production‑flow, continuous improvement job duties to support plant machinery, equipment, and manufacturing‑related initiatives and programs.
• Training duties: maintain detailed job task documentation, reports, and records.

Required Qualifications

• Active Military personnel on their last 180 days before separating from Military Service.
• High School diploma/GED with a minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing machine tool and equipment operations; or Technical Certificate from an accredited educational institution with a minimum of 18 months of experience in manufacturing machine tool and equipment operations; or Bachelor’s or associate degree in a technically related field from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 6 months experience in manufacturing machine tool and equipment operations.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in both the setup of conventional and numerically controlled manufacturing machine tools and equipment and intermediate mechanical blueprint/drawing/engineering specification reading and interpretation.
• Experience in performing intermediate mathematical calculations involving decimals, ratios, and percentages.
• Experience in use of various precision gages, measuring tools and equipment such as micrometers, dial calipers, height gages, special fixturing, coordinate measuring machine and/or optical comparators.
• Demonstrated use of oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in quality‑related procedures requiring identification and controlling processing of nonconforming and/or noncompliant products and materials, such as the Preliminary Review process.
• Experience in Lean Six Sigma fundamentals.
• Demonstrated ability in maintaining relationships by recognizing needs and sensitivities of others and cooperating and resolving conflicts that inspire the Team in achieving objectives and deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability in receiving guidance and supervision, following work rules, safety practices, work procedures; meeting deadlines; and punctuality and attendance standards.

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)).

Employment Policies

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).

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance: No