Welder

GE Aerospace; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Challenging careers

Competitive compensation

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Muskegon, Michigan, is seeking skilled welders to assemble and TIG weld aerospace components. Candidates must have at least two years of Gas Tungsten Arc welding experience and should be able to pass testing on nickel base and stainless steel alloys.

The position requires strong attention to safety, adherence to instructions, and a team-oriented approach. Training and qualifications must be completed in a timely manner.

Competitive compensation is offered along with a thriving work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of Gas Tungsten Arc welding experience required.
• Must be able to pass the Gas Tungsten Arc Weld test on various materials.
• Good attendance and attitude required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and TIG weld aerospace castings and details.
• Follow detailed work instructions and practice weld procedures.
• Maintain a safe and hazard-free work environment.

Skills

Gas Tungsten Arc (Heliarc) welding

Blueprint reading

Safety practices

Team collaboration

Education

Trade school certification or professional equivalency

Tools

Welding fixtures and gauges

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assemble and TIG weld aerospace castings and details
• Use fixtures, tools, and gauges to produce aerospace parts meeting blueprint drawing tolerances
• Follow detailed work instructions
• Practice weld procedures per GE and Nadcap/AWS specifications
• Work in a team environment, participate in Action Workouts, and contribute to the LEAN Manufacturing workplace
• Practice safe work habits and maintain a hazard-free work environment.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Must have minimum of two years Gas Tungsten Arc (Heliarc) welding experience
• Pass Gas Tungsten Arc Weld test on nickel base, cobalt base and stainless steel alloys (groove and fillet welding per MIL-W-1595)
• Prefer 2 years of college or trade school background or professional industry equivalency
• Must be able to complete qualification training on nickel and cobalt per AWS D17.1
• Good attendance, attitude and work habits will be required
• Employee must have no disqualifications on his/her record for the past six months
• 2nd shift: 2:30pm - 10:30pm and 3pm - 11pm (5% shift premium)
• 3rd shift: 10:30pm - 6:30am and 11pm - 7am (5% shift premium)
• Weekend Crew F-Sun 6:30pm - 6:30am and Thurs, Fri, Sat 6:30pm - 6:30am (10% shift premium)

NOTE: Employee will have a 90-day period to establish performance in new classification and acquire necessary tools. If such performance is not established and maintained, the individual will be returned to previous classification.

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)).

Additional Information

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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No