Machinist - 2nd shift

GE Aerospace · Newark

Job Description Summary

Help build the future of flight
If you’re a skilled machinist who takes pride in precision work, solving problems at the machine, and holding tight tolerances on critical hardware, this is the kind of role built for you.

GE Aerospace is looking for an experienced CNC Machinist - 2nd Shift to support advanced aerospace manufacturing. In this role, you’ll perform independent setups, operation, troubleshooting, and in-process inspection on CNC turning and grinding equipment used to produce critical engine components. You’ll work in a highly technical environment where quality and safety matter every day.

This is a great opportunity for a machinist who wants to do more than just load parts - someone who can own setups, understand the process, make smart adjustments, and help drive performance on the floor.

Job Description

What you’ll do:

As a CNC Machinist, you’ll be a hands-on technical resource responsible for producing aerospace hardware to print and process requirements. Responsibilities include:

CNC Setup and Machining

Perform independent setups on CNC lathes, turning centers, and grinding equipment, including work holding, tooling, offsets, and first-piece validation
Operate CNC and grinding equipment, monitor process performance, and make approved adjustments to maintain quality and dimensional control
Verify wheel/tool selection, dress grinding wheels, and monitor tool wear, wheel wear, part growth, and other conditions affecting process capability

Blueprint Reading, Process Control, and Inspection

Read and interpret engineering drawings, routers, specifications, GD&T, and inspection requirements
Understand and machine to dimensional requirements such as runout, concentricity, profile, surface finish, and tight tolerances
Make minor G-code edits as authorized and perform in-process/final inspection using precision measuring tools
Document inspection results and validate first-piece acceptance to requirements

Troubleshooting and Problem Solving

Identify and address machining issues such as chatter, taper, lobing, burn, size drift, and runout
Stop work and escalate nonconformances when required
Support containment, corrective actions, and collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality to improve process stability and performance

Documentation, Traceability, and Continuous Improvement

Complete production, quality, and system documentation accurately while maintaining part traceability and lot control
Support first article inspection, documentation and required work order transactions
Participate in kaizen and continuous improvement efforts to reduce scrap, rework, and cycle time
Support standard work, 5S, continuous improvement, and routine operator maintenance including cleaning and coolant checks

What we’re looking for:

Required qualifications

High school diploma, GED, or vocational school certificate
Minimum 5 years of machining experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience with CNC turning and/or grinding, including the ability to perform independent machine setups
Proven ability to machine parts to tight tolerances with experience using precision measurement tools and recording inspection results to specification
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
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

Preferred qualifications

Experience in aerospace manufacturing
Experience working in controlled manufacturing environments with strict documentation and traceability requirements
Experience machining precision aerospace components
Experience with First Article Inspection (FAI), including AS9102
Experience machining advanced materials such as ceramic composites
Experience with 3-axis and 5-axis vertical and horizontal machining centers
Experience with multi-axis turning centers and complex workholding
Strong troubleshooting skills and a proactive approach to process improvement

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 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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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