Aerospace Instrument Assembler - 1st shift

GE Aerospace•Grand Rapids, MI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

GE Aerospace is hiring an Aerospace Instrument Assembler for its manufacturing facility in Grand Rapids, which produces electronics and avionics parts and equipment, including Avionics Computing Systems, Mission Systems, Navigation and Guidance, and Vehicle Health and Data Management products. The typical working hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The assembler reads technical documentation and performs precise, repetitive assembly and certified soldering operations on small, intricate components. The work requires manual dexterity, visual acuity for extended microscope use, the ability to work with limited supervision, and basic computer skills. The role requires at least one year of small-parts assembly experience and one year of soldering experience, along with the ability to demonstrate soldering proficiency and obtain IPC 610 and J-STD certifications after training. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and meet the stated U.S. citizenship and age requirements. The role may involve high-risk or hazardous operations or shifts beyond a standard workweek, and requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED from an accredited school.
At least 1 year of experience assembling small, intricate parts and assemblies.
At least 1 year of soldering experience.
Demonstrate soldering proficiency through a skills test.
Ability to pass IPC 610 and J-STD certifications after training.
Knowledge of IPC 610 and J-STD soldering specifications.
Manual dexterity for repetitive assembly operations and good visual acuity, with or without correction, for prolonged microscope work.
Ability to work under minimum supervision.
Basic computer skills in a Windows environment.
U.S. citizenship is stated as a requirement; the export-control information section also identifies U.S. lawful permanent residents and people granted asylee or refugee status as U.S. Persons.
Must be at least 18 years old by the time of joining.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) precautions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, and PDF viewers.
Motivated and self-starting.

Responsibilities

Read and understand technical documentation, including schematic diagrams and parts lists.
Assemble small, intricate electronic parts using hand tools and perform repetitive assembly operations with reasonable speed and accuracy.
Use a microscope for extended periods while performing assembly work.
Perform certified soldering using a soldering iron.
Work under minimum supervision.
Use basic computer functions in a Windows environment.