Production Associate - High School Co-op

GE Aerospace • Jacksonville, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This internship offers you a chance to get hands-on experience in a dynamic team environment. You’ll assist with production activities, learn essential assembly and inspection techniques, and build valuable skills that will set you up for success in your future career! The Jacksonville facility manufactures gas turbine engine ignition systems, including ignition exciters, igniters and leads, as well as speed sensors and other electronic components. Product engineering, new product development and testing is performed on site. Jacksonville does repair and overhaul of ignitions systems and speed sensors.

Requirements

• At least 16 years old
• Currently enrolled in a Vocational Technical High School / CTE program
• Minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA off a 4.0 scale without rounding
• OSHA 10 Training
• A strong interest in learning about manufacturing and assembly
• Basic computer skills and the ability to follow instructions
• Good communication skills—both written and spoken
• A team player who can also work independently when needed
• Ability to lift 25 pounds and pass a standard eye exam if required
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be conditioned upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with basic hand tools and assembly tasks is a plus
• A keen interest in electronics, soldering, or other technical skills

Responsibilities

• Shadow experienced technicians, operators, and engineers to see how parts flow through the entire manufacturing process—from incoming materials to finished products.
• Observe how safety, quality checks, and documentation are built into every step of the process and learn why these are critical in the aerospace industry.
• Sit in on team huddles or production meetings (as appropriate) to see how daily priorities, problem-solving, and continuous improvement ideas are discussed.
• Learn how different teams (production, engineering, quality, and repair/overhaul) work together to solve issues and keep parts moving.
• Help with simple data collection or tracking tasks (for example, recording counts, times, or basic observations) to support process improvements under supervision.
• Develop a basic understanding of manufacturing flow by mapping out the steps a part takes through one area of the shop, with guidance from your mentor.
• Learn to use basic hand tools and measuring equipment, such as calipers and scales
• Observe and support processes such as soldering and machine operation under supervision
• Follow clear work instructions and procedures
• Help with basic assembly tasks like cutting and crimping wires
• Keep your workspace organized and tidy by following best practices
• Get the chance to work in different departments to learn about various aspects of manufacturing

Benefits

• professional development
• challenging careers
• competitive compensation

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED