Machinist - 2nd shift

Job Description Summary

The First-Class CNC Machinist (CNC Lathes & Grinding) is responsible for advanced setup, operation, and troubleshooting of CNC turning and grinding processes to manufacture aerospace components to engineering drawings, specifications, and controlled process requirements. This role works with a high level of independence, maintains strict quality and traceability, and supports Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) through disciplined execution and continuous improvement.

• Safety & compliance:
  Follow all EHS requirements, PPE, and safe machine operation practices; maintain an organized work area aligned to site standards.
• CNC lathe setup and operation:
  Perform complete independent setups on CNC turning centers (e.g., 2-axis and/or multi-axis with live tooling as applicable), including work holding/chucking, tooling setup, offsets, and first-piece validation.
• Grinding setup and operation:
  Set up and operate grinding equipment as applicable (e.g., OD/l grinding, surface grinding, centerless grinding); dress wheels, verify wheel selection/spec, and maintain process stability.
• Process execution and control:
  Run CNC programs and grinding cycles, make authorized offsets/adjustments, monitor tool/wheel wear and part growth, and maintain capable processes over production runs.
• Blueprint, GD&T interpretation, understanding of G code:
  Read and interpret routers, engineering drawings, GD&T, and inspection requirements to meet dimensional, concentricity/runout, and surface finish requirements, ability to make small changes in G Code.
• In-process inspection:
  Perform in-process and final inspection using precision measurement tools (e.g., micrometers, bore gages, indicators, height gages, profilometer/surface finish gage, thread gages as applicable). Document results per requirements.
• Troubleshooting and problem solving:
  Identify nonconformances (e.g., chatter, taper, lobing, burn, size drift, runout issues), stop work when required, escalate appropriately, and support containment and corrective actions.
• Documentation & traceability:
  Complete production and quality records accurately; maintain lot traceability, part identification, and required documentation/system transactions.
• Continuous improvement:
  Participate in kaizen/continuous improvement efforts to reduce scrap, rework, and cycle time; support standard work, 5S, and mistake-proofing (poka-yoke) initiatives.
• Equipment care (operator maintenance):
  Perform routine operator maintenance (cleaning, coolant concentration checks, basic TPM tasks) and promptly report abnormal machine conditions.

• High school diploma/GED/Vocational school certificate, with a minimum of 5 years machining experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Demonstrated CNC machining experience with the ability to perform independent setups on CNC lathes and/or grinding operations and/or multi-axis CNC turning and complex work holding, producing parts to tight tolerance.
• Strong understanding of turning and grinding fundamentals, tooling/wheel selection basics, fixturing/work holding, feeds/speeds, and process control.
• Inspection:
  Proficiency with precision measurement and recording results to requirements; ability to validate first-piece and monitor process capability.
• Experience collaborating with Manufacturing Engineering/Quality to support process improvements and corrective actions.
• Experience with FAI (e.g., AS9102)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
• 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.

• Aerospace manufacturing experience with controlled processes and strict documentation/traceability requirements.
• Experience machining aerospace materials such as Ceramic Composites.
• Experience in machining/precision components.
• Experience with 3 and 5-axis vertical and horizonal machining center.

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)).

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…