Machine Repair Apprentice

Job description

Job Description Summary

Job Description

This apprenticeship program is an approximate 4 year, 8,000-hour program that will require on the job training on all shifts in all plant locations and will also include successful completion of required classes (approximate 50-60 credit hours) at Muskegon Community College, that will be paid for by the company but will be taken outside of working hours and will be unpaid time.     

Apprentices will be formally evaluated every 1000 hours.  Continued participation in the apprentice program will be based upon acceptable job and academic performance.

Apprentices will be required to provide their own tools that, as a minimum, match a tool listing (specifying tool type and of an acceptable quality) provided by the company.  If needed, the company can purchase the tool kit, and the employee can repay the company via payroll deduction.

Apprentices will establish department seniority upon entering the program.  Upon completion of the program, and becoming a Journeyman Machine Repair person, this departmental seniority will be used in lieu of plant seniority for shift preference purposes.

  Requirements : 

·  Competent in basic math / algebra 
·  Good mechanical aptitude
·  Good spatial skills
·  Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, toward goals
·  Willing and able to work well in a teaming environment
·  Must be willing to work weekends and shutdowns, if needed.
·  People oriented.  Must be able to interact with supervision and fellow associates
·  Must pass with a greater than or equal to 75% on Mathematical Test.
·  Must pass with a greater than or equal to 75% on Hands-On Test

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not U.S. lawful permanent residents, U.S. Citizens, or have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), employment will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No