Aerospace Instrument Assembler - 1st shift

Job Description Summary

For more than 15 years, our manufacturing facility in Grand Rapids has helped the growth and success of GE Aerospace. We produce high quality electronics and avionics parts and equipment to exacting standards, including Avionics Computing Systems, Mission Systems, Navigation and Guidance, and Vehicle Health and Data Management products.

Typical working hours: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Our range of benefits includes health care starting on day one, 401(k) savings plan with generous employer match, paid time off and more.

Education assistance:
Financial support to further employee learning.

Work environment:
Grand Rapids climate‑controlled facility with onsite gym, cafeteria, employee concierge service, tuition reimbursement, free parking.

• Read and understand technical documentation such as schematic diagrams and parts lists.
• Use hand tools for electronic assembly.
• Demonstrate manual dexterity required for repetitive assembly operations with reasonable speed and accuracy.
• Work under microscopes for long periods of time (requires good visual acuity, with or without correction).
• Work under minimum supervision.
• Possess basic computer skills within a Windows environment.
• Apply knowledge of IPC
  610 & J‑STD soldering specifications.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of a soldering iron to perform certified soldering.
• Use tools such as tweezers, jeweler’s screwdrivers, torque screwdrivers and wrenches, pull‑test machine, and special equipment online station.

• Completed high‑school diploma or GED from an accredited school.
• Minimum one year of experience in the assembly of small intricate parts and assemblies.
• Minimum one year of soldering experience.
• Ability to demonstrate soldering proficiency through a skills test.
• Pass IPC
  610 & J‑STD certifications after training.
• U.S. citizenship status required. Role may encounter high‑risk or hazardous operations and/or include working shifts beyond a standard workweek. Minimum age 18 at joining.

• Familiar with electric static discharge precautions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, and PDF viewers.
• Motivated and a self‑starter.
• Eligibility for access to U.S. export‑controlled information: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. citizen, granted asylee or refugee status.

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:
None.

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.