Job Description Summary

Join our dynamic team where you'll play a crucial role in organizing and planning the use of state-of-the-art blasting equipment and materials, ensuring everything is in top-notch condition for seamless operations. Dive into the exciting world of painting preparation, mastering techniques like cleaning, masking, and media blasting, while ensuring every finished surface meets the highest standards. Embrace the opportunity to cross-train within departments, support diverse manufacturing operations, and mentor less experienced team members, all while working with cutting-edge tools and technologies in a clean, organized, and safety-focused environment.

Job Description

At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. As a world-leading provider of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft, we are committed to advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Joining GE Aerospace means becoming part of a collaborative and diverse team that values your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity. We listen to your ideas and support your growth through our ongoing LEAN transformation, enabling you to work smarter, not harder. Your contributions will have a meaningful impact on millions of lives, and you will share in our pride and purpose. If you are ready to elevate your future and do work that truly matters, come aboard and be warmly welcomed at GE Aerospace.

Working at our Jacksonville Facility

The GE Aerospace site in Jacksonville is unique. We manufacture electronic component parts in addition to having a Repair & Overhaul shop for GE Engines. Our climate-controlled site embraces diversity and career advancement.

Here are just a few of the best reasons you will want to consider us:

• Do work with a real purpose helping to solve the global challenge of how the world flies more sustainably.
• Be a part of a global workforce of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, ideas, and
• experiences where everyone feels supported and respected.
• Earn merit-based rewards and incentives.
• Work in a climate-controlled building out of the elements.
• Have opportunities for continuous learning and development.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level in a dynamic and innovative environment? We are seeking a motivated individual to join our team, where you'll be at the forefront of organizing and planning the use of cutting-edge blasting equipment and materials.

Key Responsibilities:

• Equipment Management: Ensure our blasting equipment is always in peak condition and ready for action.
• Material Preparation: Become an expert in cleaning, masking, and media blasting techniques for painting.
• Quality Assurance: Examine and measure finished surfaces to ensure they meet the highest specifications.
• Workspace Maintenance: Maintain a clean and organized workspace to drive our manufacturing functions forward.
• Tool Proficiency: Master the use of basic hand tools and measuring devices.
• Preventative Maintenance: Perform daily machine maintenance and change filters as necessary.
• Visual Inspections: Conduct in-process visual inspections to guarantee top-quality results.
• Certifications: Gain respirator certification and become a certified waste handler.
• Hazardous Materials: Work with hazardous materials and tolerate heat.
• Physical Requirements: Stand for extended periods and lift up to 50lbs.
• Paint Mixing: Learn the art of mixing various paint ratios and testing mixtures.
• Painting Techniques: Apply a range of finishes using spray guns, paint cans, and touch-up guns.
• Safety Gear: Use additional PPE as needed and pass annual eye exams specific to your job title.
• Cross-Training: Cross-train within the department and support manufacturing operations across product lines.
• Team Training: Train less experienced team members and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications / Skills:

• Team Collaboration and Lean Practices: Actively participate in a team environment that utilizes lean and 5S practices to enhance products and processes.
• Educational and Technical Skills: Possess a High School Diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and a fundamental understanding of blueprints and specifications.
• Mathematical and ERP Proficiency: Demonstrate basic math skills and basic ERP knowledge.

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior experience with sandblasting and manufacturing

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement, where your skills and dedication will make a real impact. Apply now and embark on an exciting journey with us!

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 Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace 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 Aerospace 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: No