Machinist 1st Shift - TDI

GE Aerospace•Vandalia, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

TDI, a part of Unison (a GE Aerospace Company) located in Dayton, OH, has been a leader in designing and manufacturing turbine-powered start systems for over 40 years and turbine air motors for over 60 years. The company is positioned to introduce the next-gen Air Turbine Starter for the CMF56-7B fleet and also produces Surface Coolers and Bellows for the aerospace industry. This role involves operating multiple machines, understanding coolant mixtures, and maintaining a clean work cell (5S). The Machinist will use various gages (calipers, dial indicators, micrometers, depth gages, bore gages, etc.), pneumatic tools, and hand tools for both performing and inspecting work. Key responsibilities include understanding and utilizing tool data, reviewing and following routers, procedures, and specifications, and applying geometric tolerancing. The individual must fully understand blueprints, read inspection sheets, and produce error-free products through in-process inspections. The position requires working under general direction with minimal coaching in a team environment, performing other assigned duties, and managing programs in the DNC system. This includes changing tooling, identifying and using inserts, and setting up and calibrating inspection devices. Strong attention to detail and compliance with all GE policies are essential, along with providing excellent customer service and working collaboratively. The company fosters a fun and enjoyable shop atmosphere, emphasizing teamwork and continuous improvement.

Requirements

High school diploma or General education Degree (GED)
6 months of CNC Lathe and CNC Mill Experience OR any technical schooling in Machining with CNC Lathe/Mill experience

Nice To Haves

Prior machining experience
Prior production experience
Ability/prior experience reading blueprints
Ability/prior experience reading routers and part numbers
Ability/prior experience using work instructions
Knowledge of documenting and scrapping hardware
Must be able to read and understand specifications, be able to analyze and interpret technical procedures, blueprints and written instructions
Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practice situations
Basic computer skills
Ability to define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Responsibilities

Operate more than one machine at a time
Understand coolant percentage mixtures
Basic housekeeping of cell (5S)
Uses gages (calipers, dial indicators, micrometers, depth gages, bore gages, etc.), pneumatic tools, and hand tools to perform and inspect work
Understand and use tool data (offsets, wear, etc.) to insure acceptable parts
Review, understand and follow routers, procedures, specification, and other instructions for completeness to perform operations
Utilize geometric tolerancing
Fully understands blueprints
Read and understand inspection sheets
Produce error free products through in-process inspections
Work under general direction with minimal coaching in a Team environment
Perform other duties as assigned
Program management in DNC system
Change tooling
Identify and use inserts
Set up and calibrate inspection devices/gages (I.E. bore gages, bar gages, and height gages)
Strong attention to detail
Compliance with and supports all GE policies and the “Integrity: The Spirit and The Letter of Our Commitment” guide
Excellent customer service to co-workers, customers, and vendors
Works collaboratively and respects all others