Aerospace Instrument Assembler - 1st shift

GE Aerospace•Grand Rapids, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

GE Aerospace is hiring an Aerospace Instrument Assembler for its Grand Rapids manufacturing facility, 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 schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The assembler reads technical documentation and performs precision electronic assembly and certified soldering. The role requires manual dexterity and visual acuity for repetitive work, including extended work under microscopes, and the ability to work under minimum supervision. The position requires at least one year of experience assembling small intricate parts and assemblies and at least one year of soldering experience. Candidates must demonstrate soldering proficiency and pass IPC 610 and J-STD certifications after training. The work is performed at a climate-controlled GE Aerospace facility in Grand Rapids with an onsite gym, cafeteria, employee concierge service, free parking, and a location near 28th Street. This role may involve high-risk or hazardous operations and may include working shifts beyond a standard workweek. Access to U.S. export-controlled information requires proof of qualifying U.S. Person status. Employment is also subject to applicable drug screening and may involve random or reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

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.
Pass IPC 610 and J-STD certifications after training.
Ability to read and understand technical documentation such as schematic diagrams and parts lists.
Experience using hand tools for electronic assembly.
Manual dexterity for repetitive assembly operations with reasonable speed and accuracy.
Visual acuity, with or without correction, to work under microscopes for long periods.
Ability to work under minimum supervision.
Basic computer skills in a Windows environment.
Knowledge of IPC 610 and J-STD soldering specifications.
Proficiency using a soldering iron for certified soldering.
Know how to use tweezers, jeweler’s screwdrivers, torque screwdrivers and wrenches, a pull test machine, and special equipment at an online station.
Be at least 18 years old by the time of joining.
Meet the stated U.S. Person status requirement for access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Electrostatic Discharge 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.
Perform electronic assembly using hand tools.
Carry out repetitive assembly operations with reasonable speed and accuracy.
Work under microscopes for extended periods.
Use a soldering iron to perform certified soldering.
Work under minimum supervision.
Use tools and equipment including tweezers, jeweler’s screwdrivers, torque screwdrivers and wrenches, a pull test machine, and special equipment at an online station.