CNC Machinist (1st Shift)

GE Aerospace•Beavercreek, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

GE Aerospace is hiring a CNC Machinist at its Beavercreek site, which manufactures gas turbine tubes, ducts, and manifolds and has machining, fabrication, investment casting, product engineering, new product development, testing, repair, and overhaul capabilities. The facility has received OSHA's highest safety rating. The role supports GE policies and procedures and involves setting up and operating CNC mills and/or lathes. The machinist follows written instructions, including manufacturing operation sheets, routers, and engineering drawings; works with a range of materials; changes and sets up tooling and fixtures; edits CNC programs and adjusts offsets to produce acceptable parts; and may write programs or operate multiple machines. The role requires acquiring CVP operator status within 60 days of starting. The machinist works to Lean Manufacturing guidelines, including one-piece flow, standard work, 6S, setup reduction, and wet process lines. Maintaining a safe, organized work area and meeting production paperwork and quality requirements are essential. Work may involve high-risk or hazardous operations and shifts beyond a standard workweek. Applicants must be at least 18 by their joining date. The posted wage is $24.85–$30.80 per hour, based on experience. GE Aerospace provides most protective gear, a $125 voucher toward safety shoes, and a voucher for safety prescription glasses if needed. Relocation assistance is not provided. The company describes its environment as team-oriented and focused on safety and quality, and offers professional development and competitive compensation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
A completed certified program in machining, at least one year of machining experience with CNC lathes and/or mills, or completion of a machining apprenticeship program.
Ability to set up machines, load offsets, and make program edits.
Demonstrated experience or successful completion of classes in geometric tolerancing.
Demonstrated experience reading and interpreting blueprints.
Ability to read and understand routers and manufacturing operation sheets.
Ability to read and understand the CVP training manual and successfully complete the CVP Training Program.
Ability to work effectively in a cellular, team-oriented environment.
Ability to accurately complete production paperwork.
Must be at least 18 years old by the time of joining.

Nice To Haves

Experience using an optical comparator.
Ability to verify and inspect own work using micrometers, plug gages, a height gage, surface plates, and similar tools.
Ability to produce error-free products.
Ability to work under general direction with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Comply with and support GE policies and GE Aviation procedures.
Set up and operate CNC mills and/or lathes, and run CNC and manual equipment concurrently as required in a cell.
Follow written instructions precisely, including manufacturing operation sheets, routers, and engineering drawings.
Set up machines by changing chuck jaws, tool holders, fixtures, boring bars, drills, reamers, and tools.
Edit CNC programs and adjust offsets to ensure acceptable parts; write programs when required.
Operate multiple machines when required.
Acquire CVP operator status within 60 days of the start date and complete the CVP training program.
Work according to Lean Manufacturing guidelines, including one-piece flow, standard work, 6S, setup reduction, and wet process lines.
Maintain high housekeeping standards by cleaning chips, preventing coolant or machine fluids from remaining on the shop floor, and keeping the work area organized.
Accurately complete production paperwork.
Inspect and verify work to ensure product quality.