Welder 2 (Sensor)

Unison; City of Norwich (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing industry is looking for a Welder 2 (Sensor) to join their team. The ideal candidate will have experience in welding and demonstrate a basic understanding of welding principles. You will be responsible for performing wire welding functions, maintaining equipment, and adhering to quality standards. This full-time position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plan with company matching

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time-off for vacation or illness

Qualifications

• 1 year welding experience or completion of welding training at vocational facility.
• Ability to understand blueprints and process sheets.
• Basic knowledge of weld and fusion principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform wire welding functions and apply basic principles of TIG welding.
• Setup of jigs and fixtures, maintain welding equipment.
• Communicate efficiently with team and support initiatives.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint interpretation

Hand tools operation

Computer applications

Weld principles

Weld symbols understanding

Visual acuity

Certification attainment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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• 1 year welding experience or successful completion of welding training at a trade/vocational facility.
• Basic understanding of blueprint and process sheet interpretation.
• Ability and willingness to use basic hand tools and measuring devices (verniers, micrometers, calipers, go-no go gauges, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of computer applications.
• Basic knowledge of weld and fusion principles.
• Basic understanding of weld symbols and schedules.
• Ability and willingness to pass visual acuity exam upon offer.
• Ability and willingness to obtain certifications required for department.
  
  

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
• 1 year welding experience or successful completion of welding training at a trade/vocational facility.
• Basic understanding of blueprint and process sheet interpretation.
• Ability and willingness to use basic hand tools and measuring devices (verniers, micrometers, calipers, go-no go gauges, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of computer applications.
• Basic knowledge of weld and fusion principles.
• Basic understanding of weld symbols and schedules.
• Ability and willingness to pass visual acuity exam upon offer.
• Ability and willingness to obtain certifications required for department.
  
  

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Perform wire welding functions.
• Understand and apply basic principles of TIG welding.
• Perform set up of jigs and fixtures, non-structural tack welds, and secondary processing operations including sand blasting, wire brushing, and grinding.
• Maintain welding equipment torches, coolers, hoses, cables, and other equipment as needed.
• Work in compliance to NADCAP requirements.
• Ability to pass reviews for workmanship, procedure, operator assessment, and refresher training.
• Ability and willingness to cross train and perform welding functions in other areas and/or product line outside of your home department.
• Assist with troubleshooting of products.
• Effectively & efficiently produce parts according to certification and quality guidelines
• Frequent interaction with internal and/or external customers and support functions (i.e. – Planners, Engineering) outside of home department.
• Compliantly complete all written and/or electronic labor tracking documentation.
• Communicate with team to ensure all team members are aware of new processes and/or ideas, etc.
• Reports problems to appropriate resource and/or Coach.
• Proactively work to improve efficiency and quality of products.
• Participates in and support team initiatives.
• Utilizes proper PPE, safety equipment, and follow safety procedures per position requirements.
• Understands and abides by the GE Behaviors
• Other duties as required.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrates ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn.
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively.
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed.
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative.
• Problem-solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.
• Ability to use Microsoft applications to analyze data (i.e. –Word, Excel, Oracle, etc.).
• Familiarity with 5S & lean manufacturing knowledge.
• 1-3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Transferrable TIG welding experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Experience in a self-directed team environment.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Ability to continuously use hands and fingers in repetition
• Ability to occasionally bend, stoop, twist, crouch, squat, climb, and/or balance.
• Ability to continuously sit; ability to occasionally lift to 20 lbs.; ability to push/pull up to 22 lbs
• All job descriptions are subject to change.
  
  

The pay for this position is $21.60/hr. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on 6/30/25.

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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation for purposes of participating in the application/hiring process with GE. If you are unable or limited in your ability to apply or interview as a result of your disability, you can request reasonable accommodations by emailing us at [e-mail].

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen (as applicable).

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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