Bellows Fabricator 2 (Bellows) 2nd Shift

GE Aerospace•Norwich, CT

7d•Onsite

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 developing skills to operate various machinery. The position also includes performing visual and mechanical inspections, maintaining documentation, and communicating with team members to ensure smooth operations. This role may encounter high risk or hazardous operations, working with chemicals, and/or include working shifts beyond a standard workweek. As such, a requirement of the role is to be at least 18 years of age by the time of joining.

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 by the time of joining.

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.
Compliantly complete all written and/or electronic labor tracking documentation.
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