Toolmaker 3

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• 3 years’ machining experience.
• Advanced understanding of blueprint and process sheet interpretation.
• Ability to use basic hand tools and measuring devices (dial calipers, rulers, tape measures, protractors, micrometers, gauges, etc.) as required
• Proficient in complex mathematical calculations involving decimals, ratios, and principles of trigonometry.
• Prior working knowledge of machine shop operations.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Build and/or repair all types, sizes, and shapes of jigs, fixtures, tools and dies.
• Assemble and test complex tools and dies on manufacturing equipment.
• Plan set up and operation of all types of machine tools, considering types of materials, tolerances, types of cutting tools, coolants, lubricants, and machine tool feeds and speeds.
• Set up and operate CNC equipment.
• Ability to set up and operate metal working machines (lathes, drill presses, milling machines, grinders, and hand tools) to fabricate parts and tools.
• Ability to use all tools, jigs, fixtures, and gages necessary to perform operations.
• Ability to work with close tolerances and fine finishes.
• Perform duties on complex prototypes or first-time builds.
• Compliantly troubleshoot tools, fixtures, and equipment as necessary.
• Perform job responsibilities according to internal process specifications and third-party requirements.
• Participate in, and support, team initiatives.
• Utilize proper PPE, safety equipment, and follow safety procedures.
• Report problems to appropriate resource and/or Coach.
• Proactively work to improve efficiency and quality of products.
• Participate in and support team initiatives.
• Receive guidance from experienced employees.
• Understand and abide by the GE behaviors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications & Characteristics:

• 3-5 years’ machine shop experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior education/training in machine shop operations.
• Understanding of CNC and manual machine operations.
• Basic programming knowledge to include reading editing of programs.
• Prior experience in a self-directed teaming environment.
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn.
• Transparent: shares critical thinking information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively.
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed.
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision maker, collaborative.
• Problem Solver: analytical-minded, able to challenge exiting processes, critical thinker.
• Ability to use computer applications to analyze data (Word, Excel, Oracle, etc.).
• Familiar with 5S & lean manufacturing knowledge.

Physical Demands:

• Continuously use hands and fingers in repetition.
• Continuously sit.
• Occasionally bend, stop, twist, crouch, squat, climb and/or balance.
• Occasionally lift 20 lbs. (heavier items with assistance).  
• Occasionally push/pull up to 22 lbs.

This role may encounter high risk or hazardous operations,
working with chemicals, and/or include working shifts beyond
a standard workweek. As such, a requirement of the role is to
be at least 18 years of age by the time of joining.

*All job descriptions are subject to change and/or updates.

The pay for this position is $27.75/hr. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on 7/31/26.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. ​

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation for purposes of participating in the application/hiring process with GE. If you are unable or limited in your ability to apply or interview as a result of your disability, you can request reasonable accommodations by emailing us at [email protected].

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).