GE Aerospace
Skilled Machinist 2nd shift (Tues.-Fri.)
Loves Park · Full-time · Posted Aug 11, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum 3 years manufacturing/machining experience and minimum 1 year reading and interpreting mechanical blueprints and / or production planning.
- Education
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Visa sponsorship
- GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
About the job
Machines metal components for jet engines, setting up and operating CNC equipment while inspecting parts to meet specified tolerances and quality standards.
What you'll do
- Set up and operate machining equipment according to drawings and production instructions; machine metals and maintain required tolerances and finishes.
- Measure and inspect parts throughout production using applicable gauges and inspection techniques.
- 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 manufacturing/machining experience.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience reading and interpreting mechanical blueprints and / or production planning.
- Experience setting up and operating any 2 of these CNC machining processes: drilling, milling, grinding, turning.
Nice to have
- 3-5 years machine shop/prior aerospace engines machining experience.
- Basic programming knowledge to include reading editing of programs.
Pay
$26 an hour (USD, hourly pay)
Tools
CNC, Microsoft Office, micrometers, calipers, indicators, special purpose gauges, scales
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