Fabricator/Assembler (1st shift)

Job Description Summary

Job Description

GE Aerospace Indianapolis 
The new Indianapolis site manufactures complex Aerospace components engineered for commercial and military aircraft engines.  Join us on our growth and transformation journey in Indianapolis. 

A few reasons to consider GE 

• 10% pay differential for 2nd 

• Healthcare Benefits eligible on day one of employment 

• 13 annual paid holidays; vacation eligible at day 30 of employment 

• Climate-controlled building out of the elements 

• Tuition reimbursement benefit 

• 401K with company match 

Essential Responsibilities 

• Utilize various tools to de-burr, planish, grind and polish the product 
• Work from complex product drawings, manuals, and specifications 

• Utilizes precision measuring instruments to inspect parts 

• Adherence to Operator Acceptance Procedures (OAP) 

• Inspect finished product and identify defects 

• Assembly of details on parts utilizing various tools 
• Set-up, operate, adjust and troubleshoot all tools and equipment used in the assembly process. 
• Utilize inspection gauging on parts and run first piece inspection of parts 
• Maintains accurate work records
• Recognizes process variation, adjusts accordingly while maintaining compliant work practices, and consistently produces conforming hardware
• Ability to be flexible to support team's goals (duties, hours, and overtime) 
• Communicate effectively and professionally with others
• Follow and promote safe work practices. 
• Support LEAN initiatives. 
• Lift light to medium weight material in an environment that may occasionally require crouching, stooping and/or flexible work positions
• Willingness to support team concept and learn/perform other duties as required 

Qualifications/Requirements: 

• High School Diploma or GED 

• 6 Months-1 year experience with fabrication techniques and machinery 

• 1+ year(s) of experience in a manufacturing environment 

• Familiarity with simple machine and tool operations 

• Understand how to identify and effectively use a variety of power and hand tools.

• Read, understand and utilize procedures, detailed computerized build plans, and basic mathematical calculations. 

• Ability to perform precise and detailed work. 
• Strong attention to detail 

• Follow and promote safe work practices.
• This 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. 

Desirable characteristics 

• Ability to flex on duties, hours, and overtime to support team's goals.  

• Willingness to support team concept and learn/perform other duties as required.  

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Demonstrated ability to participate in a team environment. 

• Ability to read, understand, and utilize procedures, sketches, and blueprints as well as perform basic mathematical calculations. 

• Working knowledge of precision measuring equipment. 

• Previous assembly and machine operator experience 

• Communicate effectively and professionally with others within the team. 

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)).

Additional Information

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.