GE Aerospace
Skilled Lathe Machinist 1st shift (Tues.-Fri.)
Loves Park · Full-time · Posted Sep 25, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum of 3 years machining experience; minimum of 1 year reading and interpreting mechanical blueprints and / or production planning.
- Education
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
About the job
Machines metal parts for jet engines, setting up and operating lathes and verifying that components meet specified dimensions, tolerances, and finishes.
What you'll do
- Set up and operate machining equipment according to drawings and method sheets; machine metals to required tolerances and finishes.
- Measure and inspect parts at different machining stages using applicable inspection techniques and measuring devices.
- Maintain orderly work areas, follow safety and quality requirements, and participate in team activities.
What they ask for
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Minimum of 3 years machining experience and 1 year reading and interpreting mechanical blueprints and / or production planning.
- Strong proficiency in lathe machining; setup and operation experience in any 2 of these CNC processes: lathe, grinding, hone.
- Ability and willingness to use basic hand tools and measuring devices; ability to lift/ push/ pull up to 35 lbs.; at least 18 years of age by the time of joining.
Nice to have
- 3-5 years machine shop/prior aerospace engines machining experience.
- Computer use and Microsoft Office, machine shop operations training, CNC and manual machine knowledge, basic program reading/editing, self-directed team experience, or Lean manufacturing knowledge.
Pay
USD $26 an hour (base pay)
Tools
CNC, Microsoft Office
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