Senior Precision Machinist - Tight-Tolerance Prototyping

GE Aerospace; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Loves Park, IL is seeking a skilled machinist to generate and check precise part dimensions during multiple machining stages using micrometers, calipers, and gauges. You will operate manual mills; lathes; grinders; and broach as required and must meet tolerances as tight as 0.0005 in a timely manner.

You will train operators, maintain orderly work areas, and ensure compliance with EH&S and quality standards while participating in a team-based environment and accurate timekeeping.

Qualifications

• Must hold Journeyman’s certification from an accredited program.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 5+ years prototype machining experience.
• Experience reading and interpreting mechanical blueprints and / or production planning.
• Ability and willingness to use basic hand tools and measuring devices (i.e. - dial calipers, rulers, tape measures, protractors, micrometers, gauges) as required within department.
• Ability to lift/ push/ pull up to 35 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Generate and check part dimensions during various machining stages with complex measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, special purpose gauges, and scales.
• Ability to operate manual machines, such as: Bridgeport mill, engine lathe, manual pedestal grinder, and broach.
• Achieve all required tolerances (as tight as .0005) and finishes that will produce quality parts in a timely manner and for meeting standards as set forth by Manufacturing Engineering and Quality.
• Continuous visual concentration with or without reasonable accommodation may be necessary to develop and maintain tolerance.
• Ensure all characteristics generated at designated operation are conforming through use of applicable inspection techniques.
• Perform setup and operation of equipment to drawings, method sheets, etc., but may be required to supplement this information with own job knowledge on occasion.
• May be required on a temporary basis, to train operators to use certain equipment which the individual is qualified to.
• Responsible for keeping facilities, material and work area orderly exercising care in their use, maintaining good housekeeping practices.
• Must adhere to all environmental, health and safety requirements and all quality
• Must actively participate in a team-based environment which includes, but not limited to the following: Active participation in daily team meetings and activities, cooperating and relating well with others, practicing direct professional communication with team members, and being open to new ideas from team members and considers opinions different from their own
• Voucher or account for own time accurately using the prescribed system, as well as, electronically maintain records

Skills

Blueprint reading

CNC knowledge

Lean manufacturing

Microsoft Office basics

Education

Journeyman certification

High School Diploma or GED

Education/training in machine shop operations

Tools

Dial calipers

Rulers

Tape measures

Protractors

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

GE Aerospace in Loves Park, IL is seeking a skilled machinist to generate and check precise part dimensions during multiple machining stages using micrometers, calipers, and gauges. You will operate manual mills; lathes; grinders; and broach as required and must meet tolerances as tight as 0.0005 in a timely manner.

You will train operators, maintain orderly work areas, and ensure compliance with EH&S and quality standards while participating in a team-based environment and accurate timekeeping.