Aerospace Instrument Assembler (1st shift)

GE Aerospace•Grand Rapids, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

GE Aerospace is hiring an Aerospace Instrument Assembler at its climate-controlled manufacturing facility in Grand Rapids, which produces electronics and avionics components and equipment. The role involves assembling small, intricate parts and assemblies to exacting standards, including work with technical documentation, hand tools, microscopes, and soldering equipment. The position requires working independently with reasonable speed and accuracy and being able to work from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with some flexibility. The role may involve high-risk or hazardous operations and work shifts beyond a standard workweek. Employment is contingent on meeting U.S. Person status requirements for access to export-controlled information, legal authorization to work in the United States, and successful completion of a drug screen as applicable. Employees may also be subject to random and 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.
Ability to demonstrate soldering proficiency through a skills test.
Ability to pass IPC 610 and J-STD certifications after training.
At least 18 years of age by the time of joining.
Ability to work from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with some flexibility.
Ability to meet U.S. Person status requirements for access to U.S. export-controlled information.
Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Read and understand technical documentation, including schematic diagrams and parts lists.
Perform electronic assembly using hand tools.
Carry out repetitive assembly operations with the required manual dexterity, speed, and accuracy.
Work under microscopes for extended periods, with good visual acuity, with or without correction.
Work under minimum supervision.
Use basic computer skills in a Windows environment.
Use a soldering iron to perform certified soldering and demonstrate soldering proficiency.
Use tools and equipment including tweezers, jeweler’s screwdrivers, torque screwdrivers and wrenches, a pull test machine, and special equipment at the online station.