First-Class CNC Machinist (2nd Shift) - SkillBridge

About the role

The Military DoD SkillBridge program lets active-duty Service members gain civilian work experience through industry training, apprenticeships or internships during the last 180 days of service. GE Aerospace, a partner of the program, offers real-world training and work experience in in-demand fields while evaluating the Service member's suitability. Selected participants are not paid by GE Aerospace, as they continue to receive military pay and benefits.

This is a First-Class CNC Machinist (CNC lathes and grinding) position on the 2nd shift, responsible for advanced setup, operation and troubleshooting of CNC turning and grinding processes to manufacture aerospace components to engineering drawings and controlled process requirements. The role works with a high level of independence and supports safety, quality, delivery and cost.

Key responsibilities

• Follow EHS requirements, PPE and safe machine operation practices, and keep the work area organized.
• Set up and operate CNC turning centers (2-axis and/or multi-axis with live tooling), including work holding, tooling setup, offsets and first-piece validation.
• Set up and operate grinding equipment (OD/ID cylindrical, surface, centerless), dress wheels and maintain process stability.
• Run CNC programs and grinding cycles, adjust offsets, monitor tool and wheel wear and part growth, and document in-process and final inspection results.
• Troubleshoot nonconformances such as chatter, taper, lobing, burn and runout, stop work when needed and support containment and corrective actions.
• Maintain production and quality records, lot traceability and part identification.
• Participate in kaizen, 5S and poka-yoke initiatives, and perform routine operator maintenance and report abnormal machine conditions.

Required profile

• Active military personnel on their last 180 days of service.
• High school diploma, GED or vocational certificate, with at least 5 years of machining experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
• Must be at least 18 years old; the role involves high-risk or hazardous operations and shifts beyond a standard workweek.
• U.S. export-controlled information access required; must be able to prove U.S. person status (citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee or refugee).

Required skills

• Demonstrated CNC machining experience with independent setups on CNC lathes, grinding and/or multi-axis turning.
• Strong understanding of turning and grinding fundamentals, tooling and wheel selection, fixturing, feeds and speeds, and process control.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools and reading engineering drawings, GD&T and G code.
• Experience with FAI (AS9102) and collaboration with manufacturing engineering and quality.
• Desired: aerospace manufacturing experience, machining of ceramic composites, and 3- and 5-axis machining center experience.