CNC Machining Trainee Co-Op

About the role

GE Aerospace is hiring a CNC Trainee Co-Op in Lynn. You will work closely with an experienced machinist learning to set up and run CNC machines while following Lean Manufacturing practices.

Key responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC mills and/or lathes
• Work with materials such as castings, forgings, screw machine blanks, turret lathe blanks, sawed blanks and bar stock
• Perform set-ups: changing chuck jaws, tool holders, fixtures, boring bars, drills and reamers, and setting tools
• Follow Lean Manufacturing guidelines: one-piece flow, standard work, 6S, set-up reduction and wet process lines
• Maintain high housekeeping standards, clean chips from around machines and keep coolant and machine fluids off the shop floor

Required profile

• Currently enrolled in a Vocational Technical High School (at least midway through junior year)
• Currently enrolled in a machinist/manufacturing program
• Relevant hands-on machining/manufacturing experience or coursework
• Able to lift, move and manipulate fixtures and component hardware up to 25 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodations
• Desired: experience or completed classes in geometric tolerancing, teamwork, excellent time management, ability to follow written instructions precisely

What we offer

• Pay of $18.33 per hour
• Annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of base salary, plus commission based on the plan
• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs), HealthCoach, and Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement savings plan with company matching and contributions
• Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and paid time off

The posting closes on 12/31/2026. The role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information, so you must be able to prove U.S. person status (citizen, permanent resident, asylee or refugee). Offers are conditional on a drug screen where applicable, and relocation assistance is not provided.