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Manufacturing is key to our work at GE Aerospace. Consistently going above and beyond, our manufacturing teams organize and direct the production of components and assemblies to the highest standards. If you want a hands-on opportunity to advance flight for future generations, this is the team for you.

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) Shop Paint Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for setting up and operating grit blast systems, air-atomizing systems, and industrial ovens, as well as programming FANUC robots, to perform a series of paint operations for engine overhaul, assembly, and test.

The ideal candidate will be expected to become proficient in multiple types of special process manufacturing.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job; duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Must be able to perform in a self-directed team environment.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Operate, troubleshoot, and coordinate maintenance for multiple pieces of paint equipment, such as grit blast and air-atomizing systems, within the facility to enable delivery of development/prototype/repair and low-rate production hardware.
• Equipment and Inventory Management: Maintain and calibrate equipment to ensure accurate and reliable performance. Monitor and manage inventory levels of cleaning agents, solvents, consumables, and spare parts. Coordinate with the procurement team to ensure timely availability of materials and supplies.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies in all operation, maintenance and repair activities. Conduct risk assessments and implement safety measures to minimize hazards and risks in the MRO shop.
• Follow technical plans, work from complex product drawings, manuals, specifications, and other company/customer specifications to meet desired manufacturing objectives.
• Oversee and coordinate equipment calibrations.
• Evaluate equipment calibrations for compliance to standards and specifications.
• Ability and willingness to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability and willingness to follow all STAC safety regulations.
• Ability and willingness to follow all health, waste, and chemical regulations.

Minimum Requirements :

• Associates degree in an applicable technical discipline from an accredited school or institution {i.e., Aviation Maintenance, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electronic Technology, Chemical Technology, Welding Technology, etc.} or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience.

Desired Characteristics :

• Ability to program and operate FANUC robots.
• Ability to review and evaluate furnace temperature uniformity surveys and control/recording instrument calibrations for compliance to industry standards.
• Ability to evaluate heat treat cycle chart recorder data for compliance with customer supplied heat treat cycle requirements. (i.e. time at soak temperature, ramp rates, cooling rates, vacuum levels, gas atmosphere levels, gas dew point requirements etc.)
• Experience with methods used to troubleshoot air-atomizing systems, grit blast systems, and curing ovens.
• Familiarity with paint guns equipped with air-atomizing nozzles.
• Experience with special process equipment such as grit blasters, heating systems, and Progressive spray systems.
• Familiarity with AMS2750 pyrometry requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications and assure compliance with requirements during processing.
• Willingness and ability to work within a team environment and balance multiple priorities
• Excellent computer skills to include experience with MS Office.
• Well organized and self-directed worker.
• Basic fluency with the English language.

At GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on innovating technologies with intelligent and collaborative people. Together, we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop, we accelerate.

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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: No