Union Toolmaker - 1st Shift

GE Aerospace•Elgin Township, IL

3d•$45 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

This role follows a 9/80 schedule; Monday - Thursday hours are 7-4pm, every other Friday is an 8 hour shift, and off the next Friday. Overtime is uncapped. The role may encounter high risk or hazardous operations and/or include working shifts beyond a standard workweek. As such, a requirement of the role is to be at least 18 years of age by the time of joining. 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. GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Requirements

NYS Toolmakers Apprentice/Journeyman or 10yrs Experience as a CNC Toolmaker/Machinist in a Commercial Setting.
High school diploma/ GED
Must be at least 18 years of age by the time of joining.

Nice To Haves

NC and CNC Programmable Machines using Conversational Programming and/or MasterCam CAD/CAM Solutions

Responsibilities

Make, fit, and assemble complex electrical and mechanical precision instruments, equipment, Jigs, fixtures, etc., performing all machining and assembly operations.
Secure job assignment and minimum instructions for complex work, facilities and diverse materials.
Plan sequence of operations, method, procedures, setup.
Select and obtain tools, facilities and materials.
Working from sample pieces, rough sketches, drawings or verbal instructions, make, fit and assemble a variety of complex precision instruments, equipment, jigs, fixtures, dies, etc.
Set up and operate all toolroom machine tools, determining holding methods and devices, select and grind tools, select and set feeds, speeds, depth of cut, etc.
Lay out and machine a variety of detailed parts and pieces or direct others in their machining.
Assemble instruments, equipment, jigs, fixtures, etc., making intricate lineups using a variety of precision measuring tools.
Drill, team. dowel, tap, bolt, press, etc. parts in place, file, fit, scrape, polish, etc. obtain proper lineup or assembly on mating or moving or inter-related parts.
Assemble, Line up and fit complex gear trains, cam actions, linkages, levers, etc.
Harden parts as required.
Make complicated toolroom calculations involving trigonometry and shop math.
Assemble instruments, equipment, jigs, fixtures, etc. other equipment as necessary and prove out its proper functioning, making necessary modifications or adjustments.
Perform operations such as: drill, tap, bore, turn, face, thread, mill, shape, lot, grind, lay out, assemble, stone, fit, scrape, dowel, file, harden, etc. to close tolerances and finishes on the most complex instruments, equipment, jigs, fixtures, etc.
Keep facilities, material and work area orderly, exercising care in their use, maintaining general good housekeeping practices and conforming to all safety and quality requirements.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
prescription drug coverage
access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability insurance
life insurance
paid time-off for vacation or illness