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Job Description

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 Wilmington Facility

For more than 22 years our manufacturing facilities in Wilmington have helped fuel the growth and success of GE Aerospace.  With 600,000 sq2 of manufacturing space and an advanced mix of 300+ CNC machines/ 21 special processes we’re producing high quality rotating parts for commercial and military aircraft engines.  When GE Aerospace introduces advanced new technologies like the LEAP and 9x Engines, our team has outstanding opportunities to contribute. 

The parts and components we manufacture include Blisks, Small Spools, Welded Spools, CFM HPT Disks, and a variety of large parts that can be found in a wide range of today and tomorrow’s high-performance engines. We’re the career home of 500+ employees who seek purpose and challenge in their careers.  People just like you. 

Here are just a few of the best reasons you will want to consider us: 

• This position starts at $30.00, with pay progression every year for 6 years.

• $1.00 an hour shift differential for first 5 years of service, 10% shift differential after 5 years of service.

• Top hourly rate is between $35-$40 per hour.  Cost of Living and General Wage increases available.

• Full Benefits package, including medical, dental, vision starting on Day 1.

• Vacation, Holidays starting on Day 1. Additional PTO at 1 year of service.

• Relocation available for offers >90 miles from our facility.   

Job Overview

Setup and inspect parts and assemblies.  Utilize all types of standard gages, instruments, special gages and equipment specified in inspection instructions.  Work to required written inspection instructions, drawings and specifications.  Assist in training other personnel in a team oriented environment.  

Essential Responsibilities:

• Responsible for performing mechanical and visual inspection tasks. Set up and use electronic gaging equipment including all conventional and unconventional mechanical inspection devices (example: wax and trace, rotary tables, surface finish measuring devices, etc.).

• Required to setup and perform surface plate inspections as detailed in inspection instructions.

• Required to make setups for repetitive measuring operations, and train other inspectors.

• Required to work to Engineering drawings, sketches, inspection planning and other inspection and testing standards and specifications.  This may include some in-machine inspections.

• Responsible for documenting findings, making reports and providing feedback as required.

• Must actively participate in a team-based environment which includes, but not limited to the following: Active participation in daily team meetings and activities, cooperates and relates well with others, practices direct professional communication with team members, and is open to new ideas from team members and considers opinions different from their own.

• Required to obtain and maintain Inspector B Certification.  Training is provided for this certification.

• May be required to complete part marking, wash, and dry lube operations.

• Responsible for keeping facilities, material and work area orderly, exercising care in their use, maintaining good housekeeping practices and conforming to all safety and quality standards.

• Forklifts, cranes and material handling equipment are expected to be used instead of manual lifting and carrying.  Employee may be required to lift or carry objects weighing up to 50# following proper ergonomic procedures.

Requirements Include:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Must have at least 3 years manufacturing experience in set-up and operations of any 2 of the following computer numerically controlled (CNC) or manual machining processes: drilling, milling, grinding, turning, or broaching or 2 year degree from an accredited machinist training program.

• Must have one year of experience reading and interpreting mechanical blueprints and/or production planning.

• Must have at least 2 years using precision measuring instruments.

• Must be able to push, pull or lift parts up to 50 lbs. utilizing proper ergonomic procedures.

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior Aircraft Engines machining experience

• Must be able to use computers and learn Microsoft Office.

• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and communicate effectively in the English language.

• Experience working in a high-performing team-based environment.

Additional Information:  

• If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation for purposes of participating in the application/hiring process with GE. If you are unable or limited in your ability to apply or interview as a result of your disability, you can request reasonable accommodations by emailing us at accommodation.mailbox@ge.com. 

• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Additional Job Description

Compensation Grade

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunities 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 will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes