Asheville Level 2 Machinist (2nd OR 3rd Shift)

GE Aerospace•Asheville, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The role involves the manufacturing of rotating jet engine components, working with unique aerospace alloys on some of the latest CNC machines and tooling in a clean, air-conditioned facility. Work will involve creating hardware involving the use of measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, and special purpose gauges among others. Daily activities include the manufacturing production of GE Aerospace’s jet engine parts, operating large machinery, and following internal processes to perform machining tasks. Work will be performed both individually and within a team setting with the goal of ensuring machined parts and components are produced in accordance with GE Aerospace’s safety and quality standards. About GE Aerospace Are you ready to elevate your future? You’ll be warmly welcomed at GE Aerospace where we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. You’ll learn and achieve as part of an on- going LEAN transformation. And, most importantly, you’ll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world. Working at our Asheville Facilities Our Asheville campus is the career home for people who share a commitment to learning, achieving and collaboration. The campus includes a facility for production of highly complex rotating parts engineered for commercial and military aircraft engines. In addition, our Ceramic Matrix Composites facility produces high-tech, more efficient components to power the worlds aircraft engines of tomorrow. With a product mix including shafts, seals, retainers, and discs, we’re bringing quality to enhance commercial, military, marine and industrial engine performance. Here are just a few of the best reasons you will want to consider us: Do work with a real purpose helping to solve the global challenge of how the world flies more sustainably. Be a part of a global workforce of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, ideas, an experiences where everyone feels supported and respected. Earn merit-based rewards and incentives. Work in a climate-controlled building out of the elements. Have opportunities for continuous learning and development.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Commitment to workplace safety (of both self and others)
Commitment to quality and integrity of work performed
Flexibility to adjust schedules for training, as required
Ability to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity
Legally authorized to work in the United States
At least 18 years of age by the time of joining
Ability to prove status as a U.S. Person (U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, granted asylee or refugee status)

Nice To Haves

Intermediate / Competent technical skill proficiency
Intermediate / Competent task & equipment complexity
Intermediate / Competent problem-solving / troubleshooting
Intermediate / Competent quality & precision standards
Intermediate / Competent leadership
Developing / Beginner autonomy

Responsibilities

Manufacturing production of GE Aerospace’s jet engine parts
Operating large machinery
Following internal processes to perform machining tasks
Ensuring machined parts and components are produced in accordance with GE Aerospace’s safety and quality standards
Performing intermediate/competent technical skill proficiency including programming, tooling, and setups
Understanding and working with basic-to-moderately geometric dimensioning, tolerancing, and/or programming criteria for machined parts production
Performing basic and moderately advanced part and tooling setup/extraction/prove-out from production machines, including location checks
Managing non-quick-change changeovers
Managing and executing moderately complex tasks and equipment, such as performing routine to moderately advanced setups and assisting with more difficult setups
Working on advanced automated and non-automated machines, including selecting and using the appropriate tools, gauges, and setups for Level 2, 1-man-3 to 1-man-4 machines, and those work centers with a 5- to 10-part number mix
Helping to produce machined jet engine parts that are made both regularly and less often
Diagnosing and resolving common problems and occasionally some complex issues independently
Identifying and fixing both basic and more advanced issues autonomously, largely by performing simple and some complex rework
Inspecting tool holders and tooling blades for wear and tear replacement
Ensuring adherence to quality and precision standards through the inspection of parts and identification of quality issues and/or defects
Consistently demonstrating the ability to utilize proper tools, gages, and material handling techniques to make conforming hardware
Following defect procedures and instructions to save parts from being scrapped, where and when applicable
Offering machining, tooling, process, and quality-related advice and/or informal training to less experienced peers and operators
Developing and building upon individual capabilities via mentors, trainers, and on-the-job experiences while beginning to develop the skills needed for more formal supervisory responsibilities
Making routine decisions within defined parameters under moderate, direct supervision
Operating autonomously when conducting certain machining operations tasks
Following step-by-step instructions and processes, whether documented or from their trainer or supervisor