Job Description

Machinist

About GE Aerospace: 

Are you ready to see your career take flight? At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. We have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen.  

Working at our Vandalia Facilities:

Our Vandalia facility is located 50 minutes north of the GE Aerospace headquarters and sits just north of the city of Dayton—known widely as the birthplace of aviation—where the Wright Brothers built the world’s first aircraft in their bicycle shop in the heart of downtown Dayton. This business boasts a rich history, in operation for over 100 years. At over 140,000 square feet, the Vandalia facility rests on 25 acres right off Interstate 75. 

At GE Aerospace in Vandalia, we specialize in manufacturing and servicing world-class power generation and electrical control and distribution equipment for a variety of military and commercial customers. Vandalia is also home to a product development lab where operators and engineers work together to invent the future of flight. 

Role Overview:

The Machinist will set up, program, machine and inspect production/prototype parts for generators, starters and other rotating assemblies.

• Operate a variety of machining tools with a high degree of skill
• Perform setup and operation of Manual machines: Knee mills, engine lathes, turret lathes, OD grinders, ID grinders. Also, CNC machines: Mazak lathe, Mazak mill, Studer OD grinder, ProtoTrak Lathe and mill.
• Machine quality parts from work instructions and blueprints.
• Use measuring equipment such as: vernier micrometers, inside mics, height gages, intrimiks, air gages, dial indicators, dial bore gages to inspect parts during and after machining
• Make parts from blueprints to close tolerances; produce error-free products 
• Make simple jigs and fixtures from part prints  
• Read and complete forms and generate meaningful reports and charts 
• Keep all machinery, tools, and work areas clean and trammed in  
• Apply basic math calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of fractions, decimals, and whole numbers) and concepts of geometry and trigonometry; compute numerical conversions to and from the metric system

Required Qualifications:

• Must have at least 2 years of experience as a machinist or tool and die maker, setting up and running both manual and CNC machines or have completed at least 2 years of trade/vocational school or an apprenticeship program that included training in manual and CNC machining and or tool and die making. 
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in machining, including setup and operation of manual mills, lathes, and grinders
• Ability to program conversational machines and in G&M code  
• Advanced knowledge of mechanisms and machine operations 
• Basic knowledge in principles of metal rule dies, CAD/CAM software, and assembly and inspection methods 
• Basic computer skills 
• Ability to read blueprints as well as understand applicable information such as written instructions, procedures and specifications that apply to daily work operations 
• Ability to work in a team-based environment and maintain an excellent record of attendance and punctuality 
• Ambition to excel and advance in skills and knowledge

Additional Information:

• Pay starts at $25.53 per hour + DOE.
• 1st Shift hours 6am - 2:30pm
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds repetitively, occasionally lift up to 35 pounds non-repetitively, and sometimes lift over 35 pounds with assistance 
• Involves working in an area where there may be moderate noise intensity (85 to 89.9 dBs) and areas where hearing protection is required. 
• Involves working in an area where, due to normal machining operations there may be dust, fumes, or smoke (not over OSHA permissible exposure levels)

Closing: 

We strive to keep a fun and enjoyable shop atmosphere while maintaining the highest level of quality work output. We work together to make the impossible happen and we are looking for people like YOU to join us! We’re looking for team-oriented individuals with the ability to share ideas and make recommendations with peers and leadership. 

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent 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)).

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