Skilled Machinist- 2nd & 3rd Shift

GE Aerospace • Lynn, MA

58d • Onsite

About The Position

The Skilled Machinist sets up and operates CNC mills and/or lathes, working with materials including castings, forgings, screw machine blanks, turret lathe blanks, sawed blanks, and bar stock. Setups may involve changing chuck jaws, tool holders, fixtures, boring bars, drills, and reamers; setting tools; and making CNC program offsets to ensure parts meet requirements. Possible placements include Auto Lathe, Vertical Boring Mill, and Broach Vertical.

The machinist follows Lean Manufacturing guidelines, including one-piece flow, standard work, 6S, setup reduction, and wet-process lines. The role also requires maintaining safe, organized work areas and high housekeeping standards, including cleaning machine chips and keeping coolant and other machine fluids off the shop floor. Employees make decisions based on experience and available data.

This position is at GE Aerospace’s Lynn manufacturing facility, which designs, produces, assembles, and tests military and commercial aircraft engines and components. The role is restricted to U.S. persons due to access to export-controlled technology, and proof of status is required before employment. Applicants must be at least 18 by the time of joining. The position pays $25.50 per hour; the posting is expected to close on 12/31/2026. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 6 months of machining experience with CNC lathes and/or mills.
• Demonstrated experience with geometric tolerancing or successful completion of classes in geometric tolerancing.
• Demonstrated work experience reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Ability to lift, move, and manipulate fixtures and component hardware weighing up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must be at least 18 years old by the time of joining.
• Must meet the U.S. person status requirements for access to export-controlled technology and provide proof of status before employment.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to verify and inspect work using micrometers, plug gages, a height gage, and surface plates.
• Ability to operate CNC and manual equipment concurrently as required.
• Ability to work effectively in a cellular, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work under general direction with minimal supervision.
• Excellent attendance history.
• Ability to produce error-free products.
• Accurately complete paperwork.
• Strive to meet or exceed job requirements.
• Experience machining high-temperature materials such as Inconel, stainless steel, and titanium.
• CMM operating experience.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and a teaming environment.
• Experience machining to aerospace standards and specifications.
• Ability to follow written instructions precisely, including MOS, routers, and engineering drawings.
• Ability to operate multiple machines.
• Setup experience, including loading offsets and performing program edits.
• Optical Comparator experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC mills and/or lathes.
• Work with castings, forgings, screw machine blanks, turret lathe blanks, sawed blanks, and bar stock.
• Change chuck jaws, tool holders, fixtures, boring bars, drills, and reamers; set tools; and make program offsets to ensure acceptable parts.
• Follow Lean Manufacturing guidelines, including one-piece flow, standard work, 6S, setup reduction, and wet-process lines.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized work areas, including cleaning chips and keeping coolant and machine fluids off the shop floor.
• Make decisions based on experience and available data.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to a Health Coach and the Employee Assistance Program, including confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
• GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, including a 401(k) savings plan with company matching and company retirement contributions.
• Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
• Tuition assistance.
• Adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off for vacation or illness.
• Merit-based rewards and incentives.
• Free onsite parking.
• Set work schedule with no mandatory overtime.
• Climate-controlled work building.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and development.

What This Job Offers

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