Job Description SummaryThe Military DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. SkillBridge connects Service members with industry partners in real-world job experiences under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. Separating Service members can be granted up to 180 days of permissive duty to focus solely on training full-time with approved industry partners after unit commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) provides written authorization and approval. GE Aviation as a Skill Bridge partner offers real-world training and work experience in in-demand fields of work while having the opportunity to evaluate the Service member’s suitability for the work. Military DoD SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from GE Aviation, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities:
The Asheville Manufacturing/Production Technician role involves the manufacturing of complex and unique aerospace components made from ceramic matrix composites. Required to perform layup operations and/or operate thermal/grind machines in accordance with instructions and planning. Work will involve creating components with tight tolerances and fine finishes involving use of complex measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, special purpose gages, etc. Individuals will participate as a team to identify and implement process improvement opportunities resulting in improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and human development.
Essential Functions:
- Complete required training curriculum for each fabrication process
- Complete all required compliance training
- Complete all EHS training and participate in safety and/or quality audit
- Be an active contributing member of a high-performance self-directed work team
- Will be assigned tasks from multiple areas of concentration, including:
- Gerber Table Cutting Equipment;
- Lay-up (Hand Application of Raw Material onto Molds);
- Furnace Operations: Autoclave, Burnout, Melt Infiltration;
- Grit Blast;
- CNC Machine Operation;
- Non-Conventional Machining using EDM and Laser Drilling;
- Visual and Machine Inspection
Qualifications / Requirements:
- Active Military personnel
- High School Diploma / GED
- Ability and willingness to work a 3rd-shift schedule, 10:45pm-7:00am
- Flexibility to work different schedules for training, as required
- Ability to perform tasks that require manual dexterity, as required
Desired Skills / Experience:
- Previous Ceramic Matrix Composite and/or manufacturing experience preferred, not required
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision in a team environment
- Flexibility to rotate between different shop floor operations
- Demonstrated ability with computer systems
- Mechanical and/or technical aptitude
- Strong documentation skills to record operations and data
- Teaming Champion: ability to flex work and communication styles in an inclusive environment
- Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills
- A positive, can-do attitude; ability to pivot performance and behavior based on feedback
- Passion for safety and quality, while maintaining keen focus on delivering to our customers
Compensation Grade
OTHSAL
This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunities 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 will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
As a federal government contractor, GE may in the future be required to have U.S. employees fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Some GE customers currently have vaccination mandates that may apply to GE employees
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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: No
