Bench Hand Technician - 2nd Shift

About the role

GE Aerospace's Cincinnati Aviation Component Service Center (ACSC) develops and carries out a wide range of engine component repairs, including rotating parts, complex assemblies and nozzles on 29 engine models. This Bench Hand Technician position covers a variety of deburring, benching and finishing operations with hand tools, small power tools and basic machine tools, and operates blasting, welding, tumbling and cleaning equipment. The role is 2nd shift.

Key responsibilities

• Perform deburring, benching and finishing operations with hand tools, small power tools and basic machine tools such as air guns, air grinders, belt sanders, floor polishers and surface grinders.
• Operate grit blast, shot peen, vapor blast, resistance tack welder, hot form furnace and press equipment, tumbling equipment and cleaning equipment such as ultrasonic tanks, back flushers, waterflow machines and drying ovens.
• Use standard and special gauges, precision marking equipment (vibropeens, dotpeen markers) and acid-etch equipment; perform part marking and cleanup of the work area.
• Maintain records, perform basic troubleshooting, preventative maintenance and adjustments to assigned machines, and assist other classifications as directed.
• Instruct and train others as required.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2 years' experience using basic computers, applications and keyboarding (e.g. email, Microsoft Excel).
• 2 years' experience in shop math, including fractions and decimals.
• 2 years' experience operating material handling and lifting devices, including obtaining a forklift license as required.
• Able to lift and move up to 40 pounds on occasion; items heavier require assistance.
• At least 18 years old, as the role involves high-risk or hazardous operations and shifts beyond a standard workweek.
• Ability to pass the Bench Test and OAP Inspection Test, including basic math and measuring instruments.
• Ability to work in a noisy environment wearing appropriate safety gear for long periods.
• U.S. export-controlled information access required; must be able to prove U.S. person status (lawful permanent resident, U.S. citizen, asylee or refugee).

Preferred qualifications

• Experience operating EDM machines and various hand and power tools (die grinders, hand polishers).
• Experience benching aircraft engine components and calculating and weighing accurate powder mixes for coating.
• Ability to use standard precision measuring instruments.

What we offer

• Wage of $32.75 per hour plus a 10% differential for 2nd or 3rd shift.
• Professional development and competitive compensation.