Asheville Deburr Operator (3rd Shift)

GE Aerospace•Asheville, NC

About The Position

The Deburr Operator performs hand-contouring tasks on complex aviation engine hardware, including manually removing burrs created during machining. The role generates break edges, rounded edges, and chamfers on exotic metals such as titanium, stainless steel, Inconel, and Rene. Operators use hand tools and polishing equipment, operate a drill press, hand-polish parts to required surface finishes, and inspect generated features for conformance. The operator follows process operation sheets, tooling sheets, and technical plans; produces and checks features to tight tolerances; maintains accurate time and part traceability records; and keeps the work area orderly. The position involves active participation in team activities and requires obtaining CVP certification within six months and maintaining annual recertification. Training is provided. The work may involve restrictive positions for extended periods, repetitive movement, and typical machine-shop exposure to dirt, dust, noise, and metal particles. Designated PPE is required. Cranes and material-handling equipment are expected to be used, though lifting or carrying objects up to 50 pounds may be required. The role may involve hazardous operations or shifts beyond a standard workweek and requires the employee to be at least 18 by the time of joining. Access to U.S. export-controlled information requires proof of U.S. Person status as specified in the posting.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least one year of experience working from detailed instructions and plans.
At least one year of experience reading simple blueprints and performing simple arithmetic, including addition and subtraction of 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.
Experience with hands-on finesse work such as auto body work, carpentry, metal polishing, or deburring.
Ability to obtain CVP certification within six months and maintain annual recertification.
Ability to work in restrictive positions for extended periods and continuously move wrists, arms, and shoulders; ability to stoop and bend, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Ability to work in machine-shop conditions involving dirt, dust, noise, and metal particles and to wear designated PPE, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to lift or carry objects weighing 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 described in the posting for access to U.S. export-controlled information.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment offer is conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen as applicable, and employees may be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

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, such as training or temporary coverage.
Ability and willingness to balance multiple priorities.
Demonstrated ability with computer applications, including 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-tolerance dimensions using hand tools, grinders, and polishing equipment, working to production plans and across materials used in the Asheville machine shops.
Meet visual standards and check dimensions using contour readers and other measuring devices to ensure quality, tolerances, and surface finishes.
Polish surfaces, blend radii, and deburr slots, holes, and other features produced by complex machining processes.
Obtain CVP certification within six months and maintain annual recertification.
Accurately account for time using the prescribed system and maintain electronic and manual records.
Serialize parts accurately to maintain traceability.
Keep facilities, materials, and the work area orderly and practice good housekeeping.
Follow EHS and quality requirements, use designated PPE, and use cranes and material-handling equipment as expected.
Participate in daily team meetings and activities, cooperate with others, communicate professionally, and consider differing ideas and opinions.