Engineering Tech - Laser and Tool Room Programmer 1st Shift

At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. The Beavercreek site manufactures gas turbine tubes, ducts, and manifolds, with complex machining, fabrication, investment casting, and repair/overhaul capabilities. The facility also focuses on product engineering, new product development, testing, and next-generation turbine airfoil technology.

About the role

This role provides engineering and shop support to OEM and CR operations by introducing and maintaining programming and tooling for tool room CNC equipment and all laser cutting processes. You will procure tooling, create and maintain CNC programs, interpret drawings, troubleshoot floor issues, and drive cost-out, quality, and EHS projects using GE Aerospace’s Flight Deck lean operating model. The position offers growth potential into a GE certifying agent for laser processes.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain CNC programs for milling, turning, EDM, and laser processes.
• Develop shop tooling and procedures, and qualify equipment.
• Troubleshoot issues on the shop floor and provide feedback to leadership.
• Provide technical guidance to shopfloor employees.
• Identify, lead, and implement cost-out, quality, and EHS projects using tools like Flight Deck.
• Support problem-solving to ensure continuous product flow.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings for hardware creation and inspection.
• Work closely with engineering teams and production leaders to drive operational goals.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Four years of progressive experience in manufacturing positions (e.g., tool building, production, inspection, engineering, or related technical roles).
• Knowledge of tube fabrication, including metal removal, forming, and fabrication techniques.
• Proven ability to initiate and complete projects.
• Hands-on involvement with manufacturing issues.
• Must be at least 18 years of age due to high-risk/hazardous operations and potential extended shifts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• CNC programming experience, including multi-axis machining.
• Experience with tool/fixture design and build.
• Experience with 3D CAD/CAM software (e.g., Unigraphics, Solidworks, Inventor).
• Experience with TruTops/Boost laser programming software.
• Willingness to grow into a GE certifying agent for laser processes.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, MAPICs).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other PC skills.
• Training in Six Sigma tools and applications.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• Experience specifying and justifying capital equipment purchases.
• Experience writing work instructions and training operators.
• Familiarity with AL-231 Manufacturing Operation Sheets and/or AL-237 Quality Planning Maintenance.
• Proven planning and leadership ability for multiple concurrent projects.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and listen to others.

Additional Information

• Ability to work in areas with moderate noise intensity (85–89 dBa).
• Ability to work in environments with dust, fumes, or smoke (within OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits).
• Ability to work under demanding time constraints and extended hours as needed.
• Basic mathematical skills, including fractions, decimals, percentages, and graph/chart interpretation.
• Ability to communicate with customers and leaders on project progress/status.
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information; employment is contingent on U.S. Person status (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee).