Union Electronic Device Fabricator (EDF) - 1st Shift

GE Aerospace; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 129,144,000 - 150,492,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

GE Aerospace seeks a skilled prototypeFabrication Technician in New York to plan and execute wiring and assembly of complex prototype instruments. You will work from sketches and diagrams to build, modify, and test hardware, ensuring conformance to specifications and safety standards.

The role emphasizes precision, documentation, and collaboration with engineering teams. Ideal candidates have strong mechanical and electrical fabrication abilities, experience with prototype environments, and good

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read sketches, schematics, and drawings.
• Experience with prototype fabrication and wiring preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan operations sequence and select tools/materials for prototype fabrication.
• Assemble and wire prototype hardware per drawings and specs.
• Install wiring and fabricate cables; test and modify assemblies as needed.
• Maintain fabrication docs and communicate progress with customers.

Skills

Mechanical fabrication

Electrical fabrication

Engineering drawings

Precision assembly

Attention to detail

Customer interface

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Precision measuring tools

Soldering equipment

Drill press

Band saw / table saw

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.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
Work May Involve The Use Of

• 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

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 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 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 include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
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, or 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.
This role may encounter high risk or hazardous operations and/or include working shifts beyond a standard workweek. As such, a requirement of the role is to be at least 18 years of age by the time of joining.
Additional InformationGE 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.
Relocation Assistance Provided: No