Job Description Summary Are you ready to elevate your career in a dynamic and innovative environment? As a CNC Machine Operator, you will play a crucial role in setting up and operating multi-axis CNC/NC machines, often running multiple machines simultaneously. Your work will involve handling a variety of metals and parts with close tolerances and fine finishes. Utilizing complex measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, and special purpose gages, you will generate and check part dimensions during various machining stages with precision. Your expertise in precise indicating on parts, where true indicator reading (TIR) and four-point indication are critical, will ensure the highest quality standards are met. Job Description At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. As a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft, we are at the forefront of advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Joining GE Aerospace means bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team that values your ideas and listens to your voice. You will be part of our ongoing LEAN transformation, working smarter, not harder, and contributing to work that truly matters. Here, you will elevate your future, share in our pride and purpose, and make a real impact on the lives of millions around the globe. If you believe in the power of flight and want to be part of a spirited and collaborative team, come aboard and help us lead the way Working at our Wilmington Facility For more than 22 years, our manufacturing facilities in Wilmington have been the driving force behind the growth and success of GE Aerospace. With 600,000 square feet of manufacturing space and an advanced mix of over 300 CNC machines and 21 special processes, we produce high-quality rotating parts for commercial and military aircraft engines. Our team plays a crucial role in introducing advanced new technologies like the LEAP and 9x Engines, offering outstanding opportunities to contribute to the future of aviation. We manufacture a diverse range of parts and components, including Blisks, Small Spools, Welded Spools, CFM HPT Disks, and various large parts found in today's and tomorrow's high-performance engines. Our facility is the career home to over 500 employees who seek purpose and challenge in their careers—people just like you. Here are just a few of the best reasons to consider joining us: • Competitive Compensation: Starting at $33.39 per hour plus, $1.00 shift differential plus cost of living and general wage increases. • $5,000 sign-on bonus** • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as generous time off with vacation and holidays starting on Day 1, and additional PTO after one year of service. • Relocation Support: Relocation available for offers over 90 miles from our facility. Key Responsibilities: • Dimensional Accuracy: Utilize complex measuring devices to generate and check part dimensions during various machining stages, ensuring precision and accuracy. • Critical Indication: Perform precise indicating on parts, where true indicator reading (TIR) and four-point indication are essential to the machining process. • Record Keeping: Accurately account for your time using the prescribed system, electronically maintain records, logbooks, and charts, and produce electronic or manual reports. • Training and Development: Help train operators to use specific equipment, sharing your expertise and fostering a collaborative learning environment. • Quality Assurance: Achieve all required tolerances and finishes that meet standards set by Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Assurance, ensuring all characteristics generated at designated operations are conforming through applicable inspection techniques. • Certification: Obtain and maintain the CVP certification, with training provided to support your professional growth. • Traceability: Accurately serialize parts to maintain traceability at all times, ensuring compliance with industry standards. • Team Collaboration: Actively participate in daily team meetings and activities, practicing direct professional communication with team members and contributing to a positive team dynamic. • Equipment Operation: Perform set-up and operation of equipment according to drawings, method sheets, and occasionally supplement this information with your own job knowledge. • Material Handling: Utilize forklifts, cranes, and material handling equipment to lift or carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs, following proper ergonomic procedures. Required Qualifications: • High School Diploma or equivalent • Expertise in CNC Machining: Bring your extensive manufacturing experience, with at least 3 years in the setup and operation of CNC machining processes such as drilling, milling, grinding, turning, or broaching, or leverage your 2-year degree from an accredited machinist training program to excel in this role. • Proficiency in Technical Interpretation and Precision Measurement: Utilize your skills in reading and interpreting mechanical blueprints and production planning, along with at least 2 years of experience using precision measuring instruments, to ensure the highest standards of quality and accuracy in every task. Join us at GE Aerospace and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. Your skills and dedication will make a real impact on the lives of millions around the globe. Apply now and embark on an exciting journey with us! Additional Information: • 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 accommodation.mailbox@ge.com. • Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. • ** sign-on bonus is offered and awarded to new machine operators upon successful completion of 90 days of employment Additional Job Description Compensation Grade HRLY AVIATION This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government. Additional Information GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
See More Details >>Job Description Summary As the CNC Machine Operator, you will perform a wide variety of manufacturing operations in largely self-directed operations. This can include setting up N/C and conventional machines, running multiple machines (mill/drill machines, lathes, presses, etc.), working to Work Station Instructions (WSIs). You will be responsible for visually checking various parts, maintaining proper records, and acting as a process change agent when needed. Starting pay for this position is $28.92/hour and after 6 months of satisfactory performance, will increase to $31.68/hour. The expected schedule for this position will be 6AM - 2PM Job Description Essential Responsibilities General duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Set up and operating conventional or numerically controlled machine tools that require high skill to set up and operate. • Interpret engineering drawings and change notices, blueprints, sketches, and method sheets of complicated parts. • Machine all types of metals used within Wilmington machine shops. • Check work during various machining stages with complex measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, gages, scales, etc. • Perform precise indicating on parts where true indicator reading (TIR) is important to the machining of the part. • Maintain records, logbooks, charts, and initiating electronic or manual reports when required. • May be required on a temporary basis, to train operators to use certain equipment which the individual is qualified to run. • Meet standards as set forth by Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Assurance. • Follow sequences, directions, and tooling call-out on method sheets. • Achieve all required tolerances and finishes that will produce quality parts in the allotted time. • Accurately serializing parts with the current marking method. • Set up and operate B4C (boron carbide) machine equipment. Maintain, alter, adjust, make minor repairs to B4C equipment. Manufacture B4C capsules for Control Rods, including mixing powder, determining density and testing capsules for pull strength. • Starting up, loading, monitoring, unloading, and shutting down annealing furnace, autoclave, and nitriding furnaces. • Annealing, autoclaving, and nitriding parts to process equipment instructions and monitor furnace to ensure a quality part and proper equipment maintenance. • Test cleaning solutions for specific gravity, alkalinity concentration (titration) and adjust bath as required to bring them into specification. • Operate all types of lifting devices and cranes associated with manufacturing. • Perform other relevant duties as assigned. Required Qualifications • High School diploma or equivalent • Must have at least three (3) years of manufacturing experience in set-up and operations of (CNC) computer numerically controlled machining processes OR a 2-year degree from an accredited machinist training program that includes CNC Machining. • Minimum two (2) years of experience with basic measuring instruments and gauges (scales, micrometers, dial indicators, and verniers) and have an understanding of Total Indicator Readings (TIR)/Full Indicator Movement (FIM). • Minimum of two (2) years of experience in operating machining equipment (saws, shears, drill presses, punch presses, centerless grinders, small lathes, mills, CNC machines, etc.). Eligibility Requirement • Must have the physical ability to manually lift moderately heavy parts and occasionally (50-60 lbs) for short duration.**With or without reasonable accommodations. • Proficient use of basic shop math (add, subtract, multiply, divide) and to use fractions and decimals to determine dimensions. • Proficient experience reading and interpreting mechanical blueprints and drawings. • Knowledge and proficient use of basic computer systems, for furnace controls. • The required work location is our headquarters in Wilmington, NC (relocation assistance available). • GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). • This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment. Desired Qualifications • Minimum of one (1) year experience performing chemical testing and interpreting results. • Minimum of two (2) years of experience in mechanical maintenance or mechanical manufacturing equipment setup. GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government. Additional Information GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
See More Details >>Sturdy Corporation (an ISO 9001:2015, ISO 1400, IATF 16949 manufacturer) designs, manufactures and assembles electronic automotive and marine controls as well as multi-function display systems and LED lighting products. Located in Wilmington, NC, Sturdy Corporation has been a full-service provider of mechanical, electrical, electronic, and software products for over 50 years. Operating from its "concept to completion" platform, the company has on-site capabilities to design, manufacture, validate and distribute quality products for the automotive, truck, marine, LED lighting and industrial markets. Sturdy Corporation is seeking a qualified CNC Operator. Job Duties: • Work from blueprints, sketches or computer aided designs to set up machines. • Use computer software to model cutting paths and program machines accordingly. • Machinist should also be capable of using manual machines such as Lathes, Milling Machines, and Grinders to construct a variety of precision components. • Machinist must be capable of verifying dimensions, sizes and shapes of close tolerance work pieces using various precision measuring devices. • Troubleshoot and resolve problems with machines as they arise. Requirements: • High School Diploma or equivalent. • Good math, problem-solving, and computer skills are important. • Machinist training and skills achieved through vocation schools, community colleges or technical colleges . • Previous experience in a manufacturing or machine shop required. • Ability to work independently and closely follow directions. • *Salary will be based on experience** Study Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Flexible spending account • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Paid time off • Tuition reimbursement • Vision insurance Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Entering the machining trade in Wilmington, NC, typically begins with specialized education and training, often through apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with classroom instruction. These programs, which last about four to five years, require extensive training under experienced professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with a median annual wage of $50,840. In Wilmington, NC, machinists can expect to earn an average of $615.33 per week, with experienced professionals potentially earning over $878.33 per week. Educational pathways include apprenticeships, postsecondary education, and on-the-job training, with trade schools and technical colleges offering programs that prepare individuals for a rewarding career in the machining trade.
