CNC Machinist - Weekend Day Shift

GE Aerospace•Wilmington, NC

1d•$33•Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to elevate your career in a dynamic and innovative environment? As a CNC Machine Operator, you will play a crucial role in setting up and operating multi-axis CNC/NC machines, often running multiple machines simultaneously. Your work will involve handling a variety of metals and parts with close tolerances and fine finishes. Utilizing complex measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, and special purpose gages, you will generate and check part dimensions during various machining stages with precision. Your expertise in precise indicating on parts, where true indicator reading (TIR) and four-point indication are critical, will ensure the highest quality standards are met. Job Description At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. As a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft, we’re advancing aviation technology for today and tomorrow. Joining GE Aerospace means bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative, high-performing environment. At our Wilmington facility, you’ll help manufacture critical rotating engine components that power some of the most advanced aircraft engines in the world. Working at Our Wilmington Facility For over 22 years, our Wilmington manufacturing facility has been a driving force behind GE Aerospace’s success. With more than 600,000 square feet of manufacturing space, 300+ CNC machines, and 21 special processes, we produce high-quality rotating parts for commercial and military aircraft engines. Our site is home to 500+ employees who thrive on precision, purpose, and challenge. Weekend Shift Schedule Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Why GE Aerospace Wilmington? Competitive Pay: Starting at $33.39/hour Weekend Premium: Work 36 hours, paid for 40 Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, vacation, and holidays starting Day 1 Relocation Support: Available for candidates living 90+ miles from the facility Sign-On Bonus: offered and awarded to new machine operators upon successful completion of 90 days of employment What You Will Do Operate and Innovate: Set up and operate CNC machines and manual machining processes, ensuring tight tolerances and high-quality finishes Inspect and Assure Quality: Utilize precision measuring instruments, electronic gauging equipment, surface plates, and other inspection tools to verify part dimensions and features Dimensional Accuracy & Indicating: Perform precise indicating operations, including TIR and four-point indication Documentation & Traceability: Accurately maintain electronic records, logs, and inspection documentation to ensure full traceability and compliance Collaborate & Train: Participate in team-based environments, share knowledge, and assist in training others to uphold manufacturing and inspection excellence Maintain Standards: Follow safety, quality, and ergonomic procedures while maintaining an organized and efficient workspace GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). At GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. At GE Aerospace, respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn't just a job. It's their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience in setup and operation of CNC and/or manual machining processes (drilling, milling, grinding, turning, broaching), OR a 2-year degree from an accredited machinist training program
At least 1 year of experience reading and interpreting mechanical blueprints and/or production planning documents
Minimum 2 years of experience using precision measuring instruments
Ability to push, pull, or lift materials up to 50 lbs using proper ergonomic procedures

Nice To Haves

Prior aircraft engine machining experience
Experience using computers and Microsoft Office
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Experience working in a high-performing, team-based manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

Set up and operate CNC machines and manual machining processes, ensuring tight tolerances and high-quality finishes
Utilize precision measuring instruments, electronic gauging equipment, surface plates, and other inspection tools to verify part dimensions and features
Perform precise indicating operations, including TIR and four-point indication
Accurately maintain electronic records, logs, and inspection documentation to ensure full traceability and compliance
Participate in team-based environments, share knowledge, and assist in training others to uphold manufacturing and inspection excellence
Follow safety, quality, and ergonomic procedures while maintaining an organized and efficient workspace

Benefits

Competitive Pay: Starting at $33.39/hour
Weekend Premium: Work 36 hours, paid for 40
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, vacation, and holidays starting Day 1
Relocation Support: Available for candidates living 90+ miles from the facility
Sign-On Bonus: offered and awarded to new machine operators upon successful completion of 90 days of employment

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