Tool Maker/ Machinist (1st shift)

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 lathes, 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