Asheville Deburr Operator (3rd Shift)

GE Aerospace•Asheville, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Asheville Deburr Operator performs hand-contouring work on complex aviation engine hardware, including removing machining burrs and creating break edges, rounded edges, and chamfers on exotic metals such as titanium, stainless steel, Inconel, and Rene. The operator uses hand tools and polishing equipment, operates a drill press, and inspects finished features for conformance to required dimensions and surface finishes. The role requires careful work to tight tolerances and production plans, including polishing surfaces and blending radii, slots, holes, and other features. The operator follows process operation sheets, tooling sheets, and technical plans; keeps accurate time and part-serialization records; and maintains an orderly work area. Training is provided, and the employee must obtain CVP certification within six months and maintain annual recertification. The position involves extended periods sitting or standing in restrictive positions, along with continuous movement of the wrists, arms, and shoulders, and occasional stooping and bending. The machine-shop environment may include dirt, dust, noise, and metal particles. Designated PPE is required. Cranes and material-handling equipment are expected to be used instead of manual lifting when possible, though lifting or carrying objects up to 50 pounds may be required. The employee participates in daily team activities and is expected to communicate professionally and work cooperatively. Applicants must be at least 18 by the time of joining and be able to establish U.S. Person status for access to export-controlled information. Employment is contingent on 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. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least one year of experience working from detailed instructions and planning.
At least one year of experience reading simple blueprints and performing basic arithmetic with decimals and fractions.
At least one year of experience using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators.
Commitment to workplace safety, quality, and integrity of work.
Ability to work overtime.
Hands-on finesse-work experience, such as auto body work, carpentry, metal polishing, or deburring.
Ability to use hand tools including pencil grinders, 90-degree grinders, and straight grinders, and ability to operate a drill press.
Ability to meet the role's physical and machine-shop environment demands, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to wear designated PPE.
Ability to lift or carry objects up to 50 pounds when required.
At least 18 years of age by the time of joining.
Ability to prove U.S. Person status as a U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. citizen, asylee, or refugee.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable; employees may be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

A one-year machining certificate or two years of machining experience, such as turning, milling, or grinding.
Flexibility to work all shifts temporarily to meet business needs, including training or temporary coverage.
Ability and willingness to balance multiple priorities.
Demonstrated ability with computer applications such as Outlook email and shop-floor applications.
Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.
Participation in improvement events or activities.

Responsibilities

Read, understand, and follow process operation sheets, tooling sheets, and technical plans.
Hand-contour edges to tight tolerances using hand tools, grinders, and polishing equipment while meeting production plans.
Contour materials used in the Asheville machine shops, including exotic metals.
Check dimensions and visual quality using contour readers and other measuring devices.
Polish surfaces, blend radii, and deburr slots, holes, and other features produced by machining processes.
Obtain CVP certification within six months and maintain annual recertification.
Accurately voucher or account for time and maintain electronic and manual records.
Serialize parts accurately to maintain traceability.
Keep facilities, materials, and the work area orderly and exercise care in their use.
Follow EHS and quality requirements and wear designated PPE.
Participate in daily team meetings and activities, cooperate with others, and communicate professionally.