Skilled Machinist

Y99000 General Electric Company; United States; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

<p>Y99000 General Electric Company is looking for skilled CNC operators to set-up and operate CNC mills and lathes. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma and at least 6 months of CNC machining experience. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean work area, programming CNC machines, and following Lean Manufacturing guidelines.</p><p>This position offers a competitive pay rate of $25.50 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package, including health care, retirement plan, and paid time off.</p>

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of machining experience with CNC lathes and/or mills.
• Successful completion of classes in geometric tolerancing.
• Eligibility restricted to U.S. Persons (citizens or permanent residents).

Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate CNC mills and/or lathes.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards on the shop floor.
• Program CNC machines and make offset adjustments.

Skills

CNC machining

Blueprint reading

Lean Manufacturing principles

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Coordinate-measuring machines (CMM)

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Set‑up & operate CNC mills and/or lathes.
• Work with materials such as castings, forgings, screw machine blanks, turret lathe blanks, sawed blanks, and bar stock.
• Change chuck jaws, tool holders, fixtures, boring bars, drills, reamers, and set tools.
• Program CNC machines and make offset adjustments to ensure acceptable parts.
• Operate Auto Lathes, Vertical Boring Mills, and Broach Verticals.
• Follow Lean Manufacturing guidelines: one‑piece flow, standard work, 6S, set‑up reduction, and wet process lines.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards, clean chips, keep coolant/machine fluids off the shop floor, and keep the work area organized.
• Make decisions based on experience and available data.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 6months of machining experience with CNC lathes and/or mills.
• Successful completion of classes in geometric tolerancing.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Ability to lift, move and manipulate fixtures and component hardware up to 25lb.
• Eligibility restricted to U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or other protected individuals). Proof of status required.
• Minimum age of 18 years at time of joining.

Desired Characteristics

• Verify and inspect own work using micrometers, plug gages, height gages, and surface plates.
• Run both CNC and manual equipment concurrently as required.
• Work effectively in a cellular, team‑oriented environment.
• Work under general direction with minimal supervision.
• Maintain excellent attendance history.
• Produce error‑free products.
• Accurately complete paperwork.
• Strive to meet or exceed job requirements.
• Experience machining high‑temperature materials (inconel, stainless, titanium, etc.).
• Operate coordinate‑metering machines (CMM).
• Use Lean Manufacturing principles in a team environment.
• Machine to aerospace standards and specifications.
• Follow written instruction precisely (MOS, routers, engineering drawings).
• Operate multiple machines and load offsets.
• Program edits and use optical comparators.

Compensation

Pay: $25.50 per hour.

Posting closes on 12/31/2026.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug).
• Health coach program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching and retirement contributions.
• Tuition assistance.
• Adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off for vacation or illness.

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 individuals 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). The role requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information. Employment will be contingent on the applicant being a U.S. Person and providing proof of status.