Fabricator/Assembler (Weekend shift)

GE Aerospace•Indianapolis, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

GE Aerospace’s Indianapolis site manufactures complex aerospace components for commercial and military aircraft engines. The Fabricator/Assembler supports fabrication, inspection, and assembly of component parts, using tools, equipment, drawings, procedures, and precision measuring instruments. The role requires accurate, compliant work, attention to safety and quality, and flexibility to support team duties, hours, and overtime. The position may involve high-risk or hazardous operations and shifts beyond a standard workweek. Candidates must be at least 18 years old by their joining date and must be able to prove U.S. Person status because the role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. The work environment is a climate-controlled building. Physical activity includes lifting light-to-medium-weight material and occasionally crouching, stooping, or working in flexible positions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
6 months to 1 year of experience with fabrication techniques and machinery.
At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with simple machine and tool operations.
Ability to identify and effectively use a variety of power and hand tools.
Ability to read, understand, and use procedures and detailed computerized build plans, and perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to perform precise, detailed work with strong attention to detail.
Follow and promote safe work practices.
Must be at least 18 years old by the time of joining.
Must be able to prove U.S. Person status as a U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. citizen, asylee, or refugee.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable; employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to participate in a team environment.
Ability to read, understand, and use sketches and blueprints and perform basic mathematical calculations.
Working knowledge of precision measuring equipment.
Previous assembly and machine operator experience.
Ability to flex on duties, hours, and overtime to support team goals.
Willingness to support the team and learn or perform other duties as required.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with team members.

Responsibilities

Use tools to deburr, planish, grind, and polish products.
Work from complex product drawings, manuals, specifications, procedures, detailed computerized build plans, sketches, and blueprints.
Use precision measuring instruments and inspection gauges to inspect parts and perform first-piece inspections.
Follow Operator Acceptance Procedures (OAP), inspect finished products, and identify defects.
Assemble details on parts using various tools.
Set up, operate, adjust, and troubleshoot tools and equipment used in the assembly process.
Maintain accurate work records.
Recognize process variation and adjust accordingly while maintaining compliant work practices and consistently producing conforming hardware.
Communicate effectively and professionally with others.
Follow and promote safe work practices and support LEAN initiatives.
Flexibly support team goals, including duties, hours, and overtime, and learn or perform other duties as required.
Lift light-to-medium-weight material and work in positions that may occasionally require crouching or stooping.