Tool Maker/ Machinist (1st shift)

Job Description Summary

Job Description

GE Aerospace Indianapolis

The Indianapolis site manufactures complex Aerospace components for a variety of applications. Join us on our growth and transformation journey in Indianapolis.

A few reasons to consider GE

• 10% pay differential for 2nd/3rd shift.
• Healthcare Benefits eligible on day one of employment
• 12 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

• Complete machine set-up and load tools as required
• Utilize tool room equipment such as Bridgeport Mills, engine lathers, surface and internal grinding equipment, hand tools, drills, saws, insert tooling, etc.
• Ability to read blueprints, hand sketches, and specs. Ability to use CAD or other digital design tools to document ideas or work closely with an engineer to complete this task
• Perform Jaw cutting and re-cutting.
• Set fixture offsets as required.
• Verify correct tool hardware, tool diameter, tool radius, drill length, and end mills.
• Verify accuracy of tool offset changes as needed.
• Perform periodic inspections of calibration.
• Maintain accurate work records.
• Utilize precision measuring instruments to inspect parts.
• Support our team concept and learn/perform other duties as required.
• Run production machines as needed
• Communicate effectively and professionally with others, both written and verbal.
• Follow and promote safe work practices.
• Support LEAN initiatives.
• Lift light to medium weight in an environment that may occasionally require crouching, stooping and/or awkward work positions.
• Support the design of tools and fixtures
  
  

Requirements Include.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of CNC machining experience
• 2 years of tool room experience
• Experience with Bridgeport mills and engine lathes, surface grinding, and drilling.
• Ability to read, understand, and utilize procedures, sketches, and blueprints as well as perform basic mathematical calculations.
  
  

Desirable characteristics

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of precision measuring equipment and demonstrated ability to work within a team environment.
• Water Jet experience
• Wire EDM
• Gun Drill and precision boring experience
  
  

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: Yes