Bellows Fabricator 2 (2nd Shift)

About the role

GE Aerospace is hiring a Bellows Fabricator 2 for the 2nd shift in Norwich. The role covers producing and verifying bellows parts, operating hydroforming machines and learning to run other manufacturing equipment. The pay is $21.50 per hour plus a 10% shift differential, and the position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Key responsibilities

• Produce and verify that piece parts are acceptable and within print and specifications.
• Set up and operate the horizontal and vertical Hydroformer machines, including corrugating tubes, cutting, deburring, sizing, annealing, trimming, sanding, collapsing, spacing, rolling, verifying spring rate and cleaning.
• Develop skills to operate lathes, optical comparators, hydroformers, hydraulic presses, bead blasters, flow testers, proof pressure testers and hydrogen furnaces.
• Perform visual and mechanical inspections of parts after assembly and during production, and verify tool changes.
• Complete written and electronic labor tracking documentation and basic Oracle transactions as required.
• Report problems, keep shift operators informed of special problems, and share new processes and issues with the team.
• Use proper PPE and safety equipment, and crosstrain with other employees as needed.

Required profile

• High school education or GED equivalency.
• 1 year of manufacturing experience; desired: 1-3 years, including assembly or electronics manufacturing experience.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and process sheets and to use basic hand tools such as micrometers, measuring tapes and calipers.
• Basic understanding of mathematical principles, including decimal conversions.
• At least 18 years old, able to prove U.S. person status (citizen, permanent resident, asylee or refugee).
• Desired: familiarity with 5S and lean manufacturing, and experience in a self-directed team.

What we offer

• Pay of $21.50 per hour plus 10% shift differential.
• Annual discretionary bonus and eligibility for a commission-based bonus.
• Healthcare, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage, plus a Health Coach and Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement savings plan with company matching, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and paid time off.