Union Electronic Device Fabricator (EDF) - 1st Shift

Y99000 General Electric Company; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 94,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) retirement savings

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a hands-on prototype fabrication specialist in New York. You will plan and execute complex fabrication tasks, interpret schematics, and assemble high-quality prototype hardware to meet engineering intent and customer requirements.

The role involves wiring, testing, and inspecting components, with exposure to computer-controlled equipment and meticulous documentation. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical and electrical fabrication skills, the ability to read

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical fabrication ability
• Strong electrical fabrication ability
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and verbal instructions
• Skill in precision assembly, wiring, testing, and troubleshooting
• Attention to detail and ability to work to close tolerances
• Ability to manage multiple materials, tools, and fabrication methods in a prototype environment
• Strong communication and customer-interface skills

Responsibilities

• Plan the sequence of operations, set up work, and select the tools, materials, and equipment required for complex prototype fabrication assignments.
• Work from sketches, schematics, wiring diagrams, detailed drawings, samples, and verbal instructions to determine materials, parts, layouts, and fabrication methods.
• Fabricate, assemble, and modify chassis, panels, circuits, brackets, mounting hardware, and other prototype components.
• Install wiring, terminate electrical connections, and fabricate coaxial, multiconductor, fiber optic, and power cables.
• Terminate, test, and modify telephone and computer system wiring as required.
• Set up, program, and operate computer-controlled assembly, wiring, and lettering equipment.
• Build micro-miniature circuits using hand assembly methods and precision assembly equipment.
• Perform sandblasting, painting, lettering, and finishing operations as required.
• Conduct electrical and dimensional inspections and checks to verify conformance to specifications and tolerances.
• Prepare and maintain fabrication documentation, job records, and files.
• Interface with project customers and explain fabrication methods, progress, and technical considerations.
• Inventory, store, and maintain shop supplies, tools, materials, and work areas.

Skills

Mechanical fabrication

Electrical fabrication

Interpret engineering drawings

Precision assembly and wiring

Testing and troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Multi-material management

Customer communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description Summary

Plans, lays out, fabricates, assembles, and wires a wide variety of prototype electrical and electronic instruments, apparatus, and experimental equipment. This role supports development activities by producing high-quality prototype hardware and assemblies that meet customer requirements, engineering intent, and applicable industry standards.

Position Hours

This role follows a 9/80 schedule; Monday - Thursday hours are 7-4pm, every other Friday is an 8 hour shift, and off the next Friday. Overtime is uncapped.

Job Description Key Responsibilities

• Plan the sequence of operations, set up work, and select the tools, materials, and equipment required for complex prototype fabrication assignments.
• Work from sketches, schematics, wiring diagrams, detailed drawings, samples, and verbal instructions to determine materials, parts, layouts, and fabrication methods.
• Fabricate, assemble, and modify chassis, panels, circuits, brackets, mounting hardware, and other prototype components.
• Install wiring, terminate electrical connections, and fabricate coaxial, multiconductor, fiber optic, and power cables.
• Terminate, test, and modify telephone and computer system wiring as required.
• Set up, program, and operate computer-controlled assembly, wiring, and lettering equipment.
• Build micro-miniature circuits using hand assembly methods and precision assembly equipment.
• Perform sandblasting, painting, lettering, and finishing operations as required.
• Conduct electrical and dimensional inspections and checks to verify conformance to specifications and tolerances.
• Prepare and maintain fabrication documentation, job records, and files.
• Interface with project customers and explain fabrication methods, progress, and technical considerations.
• Inventory, store, and maintain shop supplies, tools, materials, and work areas.

Equipment and Tools Used

• Precision measuring and test instruments, including multimeters, continuity testers, coil turns testers, and digital micrometers
• Drill press, band saw, table saw, shears, grinders, punch press, crane, sand blaster, arbor press, and reciprocating saw
• Soldering irons, wire wrap guns, hand tools, and specialized fabrication tools
• Paint spray equipment, vapor degreasing equipment, and soldering equipment
• Ladders, scaffolds, and other support equipment

Materials Used

• Integrated circuits, transistors, resistors, capacitors, printed circuit boards, transformers, meters, and variacs
• Wire, cable, connectors, insulation, cabinets, screws, nuts, bolts, and other hardware
• Paints, epoxies, resins, varnishes, solvents, solder, flux, RTV, adhesives, tapes, and cleaning chemicals
• Sheet metal, epoxy glass, plexiglass, fiberglass, textolite, mica, foils, amorphous metals, ceramics, fiber optics, and microminiature components

Responsibility and Collaboration

Coordinates work with coworkers, engineering personnel, supervision, and project customers as needed.

Work Standards

Perform all operations to close electrical and mechanical tolerances. Ensure finished work meets customer requirements, engineering specifications, and accepted industry standards. Maintain orderly work areas and equipment through strong housekeeping practices. Follow all applicable safety, quality, and operating requirements.

Preferred Skills and Characteristics

• Strong mechanical and electrical fabrication ability
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and verbal instructions
• Skill in precision assembly, wiring, testing, and troubleshooting
• Attention to detail and ability to work to close tolerances
• Ability to manage multiple materials, tools, and fabrication methods in a prototype environment
• Strong communication and customer-interface skills

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Hourly Pay

The hourly pay range for this position $45.07 - 52.52 USD (US) per hour. The specific hourly rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. This posting is expected to close on December 31st 2026.

Healthcare Benefits

• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services

Retirement Benefits

• Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants

Other Benefits

• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness

General Benefit Sponsor Information

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, and modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Relocation Assistance Provided

No

Additional Information

At GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. At GE Aerospace, respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn’t just a job. It’s their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly. GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. 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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.