Machinist 1st Shift

GE Aerospace • Vandalia, OH

1d • $26 • Onsite

About The Position

About GE Aerospace: Are you ready to see your career take flight? At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. We have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Working at our Vandalia Facilities: Our Vandalia facility is located 50 minutes north of the GE Aerospace headquarters and sits just north of the city of Dayton—known widely as the birthplace of aviation—where the Wright Brothers built the world’s first aircraft in their bicycle shop in the heart of downtown Dayton. This business boasts a rich history, in operation for over 100 years. At over 140,000 square feet, the Vandalia facility rests on 25 acres right off Interstate 75. At GE Aerospace in Vandalia, we specialize in manufacturing and servicing world-class power generation and electrical control and distribution equipment for a variety of military and commercial customers. Vandalia is also home to a product development lab where operators and engineers work together to invent the future of flight. Role Overview: The Machinist will set up, program, machine and inspect production/prototype parts for generators, starters and other rotating assemblies. Operate a variety of machining tools with a high degree of skill Perform setup and operation of Manual machines: Knee mills, engine lathes, turret lathes, OD grinders, ID grinders. Also, CNC machines: Mazak lathe, Mazak mill, Studer OD grinder, ProtoTrak Lathe and mill. Machine quality parts from work instructions and blueprints. Use measuring equipment such as: vernier micrometers, inside mics, height gages, intrimiks, air gages, dial indicators, dial bore gages to inspect parts during and after machining Make parts from blueprints to close tolerances; produce error-free products Make simple jigs and fixtures from part prints Read and complete forms and generate meaningful reports and charts Keep all machinery, tools, and work areas clean and trammed in Apply basic math calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of fractions, decimals, and whole numbers) and concepts of geometry and trigonometry; compute numerical conversions to and from the metric system

Requirements

• Must have at least 2 years of experience as a machinist or tool and die maker, setting up and running both manual and CNC machines or have completed at least 2 years of trade/vocational school or an apprenticeship program that included training in manual and CNC machining and or tool and die making.
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

• 5 years of experience in machining, including setup and operation of manual mills, lathes, and grinders
• Ability to program conversational machines and in G&M code
• Advanced knowledge of mechanisms and machine operations
• Basic knowledge in principles of metal rule dies, CAD/CAM software, and assembly and inspection methods
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to read blueprints as well as understand applicable information such as written instructions, procedures and specifications that apply to daily work operations
• Ability to work in a team-based environment and maintain an excellent record of attendance and punctuality
• Ambition to excel and advance in skills and knowledge

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, machine and inspect production/prototype parts for generators, starters and other rotating assemblies
• Operate a variety of machining tools with a high degree of skill
• Perform setup and operation of Manual machines: Knee mills, engine lathes, turret lathes, OD grinders, ID grinders. Also, CNC machines: Mazak lathe, Mazak mill, Studer OD grinder, ProtoTrak Lathe and mill
• Machine quality parts from work instructions and blueprints
• Use measuring equipment such as: vernier micrometers, inside mics, height gages, intrimiks, air gages, dial indicators, dial bore gages to inspect parts during and after machining
• Make parts from blueprints to close tolerances; produce error-free products
• Make simple jigs and fixtures from part prints
• Read and complete forms and generate meaningful reports and charts
• Keep all machinery, tools, and work areas clean and trammed in
• Apply basic math calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of fractions, decimals, and whole numbers) and concepts of geometry and trigonometry; compute numerical conversions to and from the metric system

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED