Forming Manufacturing Operations Associate Weekend Shift
About the role
We offer a dynamic, fast-paced work environment in jet engine fan and compressor airfoils production. Located in Rutland, Vermont, we are proud of our heritage of dedicated work, innovation, and customer focus. The starting hourly rate is $32.62 per hour with pay progression every year for 6 years. Shift differential starts at 10% for off shifts. We also offer competitive benefits including health care starting on day one, 401(k) savings plan with generous employer match, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain alkaline and rinse tanks, monitor chemical makeup documents and usage.
- Move parts as needed and wear proper protective equipment.
- Understand and perform machine prechecks, operate, inspect, setup, minor machine maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Set up and operate forming presses, including vertical or horizontal presses, rotary ovens, and other supporting equipment.
- Inspect, maintain dies, polish resurface to meet standards.
- Setup and operate hot/cold shear, inspect shear knife thickness and shim as required.
- Determine front and back support alignment and adjust diameter length of raw stock, determine proper height, adjust/set controller for slug length/heat and material.
- Batch operations: bench blend, contour, airfoil thickness, chord, platforms, lead edge and trail edge profile, penetrant rejects, stems & buttons, flow blockers and fillet radii, radius, deburr, buffing, visual inspect, auto bench operate/setup, in process and final tollgate inspection, and bench visual.
- Operate and setup both spray and dip coat stations, setup and operate viscometers, mix coatings to specific mixes as specified in the work instructions.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED.
- One year of manufacturing experience or equivalent.
- Ability to pass pre-employment background check, physical and drug screen including but not limited to testing for marijuana/THC.
- Able to work overtime as required.
- At least 18 years of age by the time of joining.
Desired Backgrounds
- Associate's degree or above.
- Certified Production Technician certification.
- Vo-tech training or related coursework.
Qualifications
- Strong communication skills.
- Troubleshooting/problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attendance.
- Ability to produce error-free products.
Skills
- Manufacturing experience.
- Hands-on work experience such as construction, slate/quarry work, auto mechanics, military, maintenance, heavy equipment operation, machining, assembly, or vocational/technical trade training.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace.
- Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
- 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions.
- Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
Pay
The starting hourly rate is $32.62 per hour with pay progression every year for 6 years. Shift differential starts at 10% for off shifts.
Schedule
Shift work is 36 hours/week but will be paid 40 hours/week as a full-time employee. Available positions are on 2nd, 3rd, and 4th shift, however the initial training period may be on 1st shift. Rutland offers a dynamic work schedule featuring 4 x 10-hour shifts, 5 x 8-hour shifts or 3 x 12-hour shifts on weekends. Starting dates are April 2026 forward.
Additional Information
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).