Bellows Fabricator 2 (Bellows) 2nd Shift
About The Position
The Bellows Fabricator will be responsible for producing and verifying that piece parts are acceptable and produced within print and specifications. This role involves setting up and operating Hydroformer horizontal and vertical forming machines, corrugating shells to form bellows, and performing various related tasks such as cutting, deburring, bumping, sizing, and annealing tubes. The fabricator will also develop skills to operate a variety of machinery and equipment, perform inspections, and maintain accurate labor tracking documentation. This position is on the 2nd shift.
Requirements
- High school education or GED equivalency.
- 1 year manufacturing experience.
- Basic understanding of blueprint and process sheet interpretation.
- Ability and willingness to use basic hand tools (micrometers, measuring tape, calipers, etc.).
- Basic understanding of mathematical principles; may have to do conversions to decimal system.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
Nice To Haves
- 1-3 years manufacturing experience.
- Assembly and/or electronics manufacturing experience.
- Experience in a self-directed teaming environment.
- Familiarity with 5S & lean manufacturing knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Produce & verify that piece parts are acceptable and produced within print & specifications.
- Set up and operate Hydroformer horizontal forming machine on any processed work.
- Operate vertical Hydroformer machine on any processed work.
- Corrugate shells to form bellows. This includes cutting, deburring, bumping, sizing and annealing tube. Includes horizontal/vertical hydroformer corrugation, trimming, sanding, collapsing, spacing, rolling, verifying spring rate & cleaning of tube.
- Develop skills to operate lathes, optical comparator, hydroformers, hydraulic press, bead blaster, flow tester, proof pressure tester, hydrogen furnace, etc.
- Compliantly complete all written and /or electronic labor tracking documentation.
- Perform visual inspection of parts subsequent to assembly steps; Operate optical comparator.
- Verify and change tools when necessary.
- Perform mechanical inspection to verify in process parts for conformance to print & specification using standard measuring equipment.
- Utilize proper PPE, safety equipment, and follow safety procedures.
- Crosstrain with other employees as needed based upon knowledge and experience.
- Perform basic Oracle transactions as required.
- Report problems to appropriate resource and/or Coach.
- Keep all shift operators informed on special problems involving operation or set up.
- Communicate with team to ensure all team members are aware of new processes and/or issues. May interact with internal cross-functional teams (i.e. – planning).
- Participate in and support team initiatives.
- Other duties as required per department.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
- Employee Assistance Program
- GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
- Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
- Tuition assistance
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time-off for vacation or illness
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Shift differential pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
