Job Description Summary
About GE Aerospace
Are you ready to elevate your future? You’ll be warmly welcomed at GE Aerospace where we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. You’ll learn and achieve as part of an on-going LEAN transformation. And, most importantly, you’ll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world.
Working at our McAllen Facility
The GE Aerospace facility in McAllen is one of our centers of expertise specializing in the repair of engine components used in commercial and military aircraft. These include LPT Nozzles, HPT Nozzles, and HPT Hangars. You’ll find state of the art technologies in CNC, EDM, and Coating as well as advanced technology development within our new Tech Lab.
Here are just a few of the best reasons you will want to consider us:
Do work with a real purpose helping to solve the global challenge of how the world flies more sustainably.
Be a part of a global workforce of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, ideas, and experiences where everyone feels supported and respected.
Work in a climate-controlled building out of the elements.
Have opportunities for continuous learning and development.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities:
Performs special processes such as high temperature heat treats, brazing, FIC and coatings
Works from specific knowledge of applicable technical documents, custom process methods, and strict adherence to process instructions. Operates vacuum furnaces and batch atmosphere furnaces
Ensures cleaning and preparation work are properly performed
Performs chemical strip and clean and abrasive blast cleaning on turbine engine parts
Works from recognized process methods, strict adherence to process instructions, specifications, and simple formulas to perform chemical cleaning, stripping, masking, etch, rinsing, drying, and degreasing operations
Performs related jobs, such as identifying the solutions, testing, and assists in the removal of spent solutions (acids and alkalis), operating manual and automated abrasive blast machines, washers/degreaser
Responsible for equipment maintenance, machine cleaning, chemical disposal, or similar functions as assigned (based on process sheets and/or work instructions)
Positions material on racks, thermocouples, packs furnace containers, loads furnaces, unloads furnaces, and performs related functions applicable to heat treats, brazing, and coatings
Verify temperature control, atmosphere, and vacuum settings on Windows based and single loop temperature controllers
Performs operator level equipment maintenance as necessary
Responsible for meeting all quality assurance standards of the product
Must adhere to and follow all safety procedures, report safety concerns, use appropriate PPE as required, and follow all safety and quality practices
Work normal scheduled shift on weekends per business needs
Any further training for upgrade on automated processes or process changes as needed
Qualifications:
High school diploma/GED
Minimum of 18 months experience in operating vacuum, in chemical cleaning and batch furnaces or aviation manufacturing/production environment
Willing and able to work overtime and any shift
Requires the ability to read, write, and speak the English language: interpret and follow written procedures, i.e. AWI (Aviation Work Instructions), etc., complete documentation, i.e. routers, etc., and follow verbal instructions
Desired Characteristics:
Ability to work in a high-pressure and high-volume production environment
Demonstrated proficiency in the comprehension and use of vacuum and batch atmosphere furnaces
Proven experience and willingness to be self-directed and identify improvement processes
Ability and willingness to work effectively with others in a team setting
Follow and promote safe work practices
Communicate effectively with others
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.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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