Welder 2 (Sensors)

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Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
• 1 year welding experience or successful completion of welding training at a trade/vocational facility.
• Basic understanding of blueprint and process sheet interpretation.
• Ability and willingness to use basic hand tools and measuring devices (verniers, micrometers, calipers, go-no go gauges, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of computer applications.
• Basic knowledge of weld and fusion principles.
• Basic understanding of weld symbols and schedules.
• Ability and willingness to pass visual acuity exam upon offer.
• Ability and willingness to obtain certifications required for department.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Perform wire welding functions.
• Understand and apply basic principles of TIG welding.
• Perform set up of jigs and fixtures, non-structural tack welds, and secondary processing operations including sand blasting, wire brushing, and grinding.
• Maintain welding equipment torches, coolers, hoses, cables, and other equipment as needed.
• Work in compliance to NADCAP requirements.
• Ability to pass reviews for workmanship, procedure, operator assessment, and refresher training.
• Ability and willingness to cross train and perform welding functions in other areas and/or product line outside of your home department.
• Assist with troubleshooting of products.
• Effectively & efficiently produce parts according to certification and quality guidelines.
• Frequent interaction with internal and/or external customers and support functions (i.e. Planners, Engineering) outside of home department.
• Compliantly complete all written and/or electronic labor tracking documentation.
• Communicate with team to ensure all team members are aware of new processes and/or ideas, etc.
• Reports problems to appropriate resource and/or Coach.
• Proactively work to improve efficiency and quality of products.
• Participates in and support team initiatives.
• Utilizes proper PPE, safety equipment, and follow safety procedures per position requirements.
• Understands and abides by the GE Behaviors.
• Other duties as required.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrates ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn.
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively.
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed.
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative.
• Problem-solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.
• Ability to use Microsoft applications to analyze data (i.e. Word, Excel, Oracle, etc.).
• Familiarity with 5S & lean manufacturing knowledge.
• 1-3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Transferrable TIG welding experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Experience in a self-directed team environment.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to continuously use hands and fingers in repetition.
• Ability to occasionally bend, stoop, twist, crouch, squat, climb, and/or balance.
• Ability to continuously sit; ability to occasionally lift to 20 lbs.; ability to push/pull up to 22 lbs.

Compensation Grade: HRLY AVIATION

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.

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace 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 Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.