h1span class="emphasis-3"bbJob Description Summary/b/b/span/h1p style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/ph1span class="emphasis-3"bJob Description/b/span/h1pubBasic Qualifications:/b/u/pulliHigh School Diploma or GED equivalency./lili1 year welding experience or successful completion of welding training at a trade/vocational facility./liliBasic understanding of blueprint and process sheet interpretation./liliAbility and willingness to use basic hand tools and measuring devices (verniers, micrometers, calipers, go-no go gauges, etc.)/liliBasic knowledge of computer applications./liliBasic knowledge of weld and fusion principles./liliBasic understanding of weld symbols and schedules./liliAbility and willingness to pass visual acuity exam upon offer./liliAbility and willingness to obtain certifications required for department./li/ulp/ppubEssential Functions amp; Responsibilities:/b/u/pulliPerform wire welding functions./liliUnderstand and apply basic principles of TIG welding./liliPerform set up of jigs and fixtures, non-structural tack welds, and secondary processing operations including sand blasting, wire brushing, and grinding./liliMaintain welding equipment torches, coolers, hoses, cables, and other equipment as needed./liliWork in compliance to NADCAP requirements./liliAbility to pass reviews for workmanship, procedure, operator assessment, and refresher training./liliAbility and willingness to cross train and perform welding functions in other areas and/or product line outside of your home department./liliAssist with troubleshooting of products./liliEffectively amp; efficiently produce parts according to certification and quality guidelines/liliFrequent interaction with internal and/or external customers and support functions (i.e. – Planners, Engineering) outside of home department./liliCompliantly complete all written and/or electronic labor tracking documentation./liliCommunicate with team to ensure all team members are aware of new processes and/or ideas, etc./liliReports problems to appropriate resource and/or Coach./liliProactively work to improve efficiency and quality of products./liliParticipates in and support team initiatives./liliUtilizes proper PPE, safety equipment, and follow safety procedures per position requirements./liliUnderstands and abides by the GE Behaviors/liliOther duties as required./li/ulp/ppubDesired Qualifications:/b/u/pulliDemonstrates ability to work effectively in a team environment./liliHumble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn./liliTransparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively./liliFocused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed./liliLeadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative./liliProblem-solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker./liliAbility to use Microsoft applications to analyze data (i.e. –Word, Excel, Oracle, etc.)./liliFamiliarity with 5S amp; lean manufacturing knowledge./lili1-3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment./liliTransferrable TIG welding experience. • Strong mechanical aptitude./liliExperience in a self-directed team environment./liliLean manufacturing knowledge./li/ulp/ppubPhysical Demands:/b/u/pulliAbility to continuously use hands and fingers in repetition/liliAbility to occasionally bend, stoop, twist, crouch, squat, climb, and/or balance./liliAbility to continuously sit; ability to occasionally lift to 20 lbs.; ability to push/pull up to 22 lbs/li/ulp/ppspan*All job descriptions are subject to change./span/pp/ppbspan/span/bspanspanThe pay for this position is $21.60/hr. /span/spanspanspanThis position is also eligible /span/spanspanspanfor an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of /span/spanspanspanyour base salary/ commission based on the plan. /span/spanspanspanThis posting is expected to close /span/spanspanspanon 8/4/25./span/span/pp/ppspanHealthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; /spanspanspanand access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services. Retirement /span/spanspanspanbenefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and /span/spanspanspancompany retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, /span/spanspanspanadoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. /span/spanspan/span/pp/ppspanspanspanGeneral Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or /span/spanspanspanprograms (/span/spanispanspani.e/span/span/ispanspan., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and /span/spanspanspanprograms at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. 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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. /span/i/pp/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/ph1span class="emphasis-3"bbAdditional Information/b/b/span/h1divdivdivdivdivdivdivp style="text-align:left"spanGE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an /spana target="_blank" href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf"Equal Opportunity Employer/aspana target="_blank" href="http://www.ge.com/sites/default/files/15-000845%20EEO%20combined.pdf"./a 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./span/pp style="text-align:inherit"/p/div/div/div/div/div/div/divp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pdivdivdivdivdivdivdivp style="text-align:left"spanGE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. 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See More Details >>Job Description SummaryJob DescriptionBasic Qualifications: • High School Diploma or GED equivalency. • 1 year welding experience or successful completion of welding training at a trade/vocational facility. • Basic understanding of blueprint and process sheet interpretation. • Ability and willingness to use basic hand tools and measuring devices (verniers, micrometers, calipers, go-no go gauges, etc.) • Basic knowledge of computer applications. • Basic knowledge of weld and fusion principles. • Basic understanding of weld symbols and schedules. • Ability and willingness to pass visual acuity exam upon offer. • Ability and willingness to obtain certifications required for department. Essential Functions & Responsibilities: • Perform wire welding functions. • Understand and apply basic principles of TIG welding. • Perform set up of jigs and fixtures, non-structural tack welds, and secondary processing operations including sand blasting, wire brushing, and grinding. • Maintain welding equipment torches, coolers, hoses, cables, and other equipment as needed. • Work in compliance to NADCAP requirements. • Ability to pass reviews for workmanship, procedure, operator assessment, and refresher training. • Ability and willingness to cross train and perform welding functions in other areas and/or product line outside of your home department. • Assist with troubleshooting of products. • Effectively & efficiently produce parts according to certification and quality guidelines • Frequent interaction with internal and/or external customers and support functions (i.e. – Planners, Engineering) outside of home department. • Compliantly complete all written and/or electronic labor tracking documentation. • Communicate with team to ensure all team members are aware of new processes and/or ideas, etc. • Reports problems to appropriate resource and/or Coach. • Proactively work to improve efficiency and quality of products. • Participates in and support team initiatives. • Utilizes proper PPE, safety equipment, and follow safety procedures per position requirements. • Understands and abides by the GE Behaviors • Other duties as required. Desired Qualifications: • Demonstrates ability to work effectively in a team environment. • Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn. • Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively. • Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed. • Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative. • Problem-solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker. • Ability to use Microsoft applications to analyze data (i.e. –Word, Excel, Oracle, etc.). • Familiarity with 5S & lean manufacturing knowledge. • 1-3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment. • Transferrable TIG welding experience. • Strong mechanical aptitude. • Experience in a self-directed team environment. • Lean manufacturing knowledge. Physical Demands: • Ability to continuously use hands and fingers in repetition • Ability to occasionally bend, stoop, twist, crouch, squat, climb, and/or balance. • Ability to continuously sit; ability to occasionally lift to 20 lbs.; ability to push/pull up to 22 lbs Additional Information GE Aerospace
See More Details >>Embarking on a career as a welder in Norwich, CT, often begins with a technical training program, which provides a blend of hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge, enabling individuals to learn while earning. These programs typically range from 6 to 18 months, preparing graduates for immediate employment. According to the American Welding Society (AWS), there are approximately 9,463 active welding job openings in the U.S. at any given time, with a projected need for 320,500 new welding professionals by 2029. In Norwich, CT, welders can expect to earn an average wage of $1,500 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $52,000 annually. Vocational schools, community colleges, and industry apprenticeships offer pathways to this lucrative and in-demand trade, ensuring a promising career with strong earning potential.
