Engine Mechanic 2

Job Description Summary

This challenging position on our production team involves the assembly/disassembly of engines, components, and accessories, in accordance with technical and/or standard work practices. You’ll perform comprehensive examinations and repair of hardware for return to service and airworthiness certification.

About GE Aerospace
Are you ready to elevate your future? You’ll be warmly welcomed at GE Aerospace where 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. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. You’ll learn and achieve as part of an on- going LEAN transformation. And, most importantly, you’ll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world.

Working at our Strother Facility 
If you want to be part of something special, consider a career opportunity at our advanced technology engine services overhaul facility. Here, employees are helping to restore commercial and military jet engines to their fullest functionality, efficiency, and performance. 

Job Description

Requirements include: 

• High School diploma or equivalent.   
• Experience and proficiency with precision measuring instruments and devices, hand and power tools, shop equipment and machinery as assigned.  
• Airframe and Powerplant License or 5+ years of diesel mechanic, automotive, aircraft manufacturing experience, or military experience working on engines
• Must be able to work 2nd shift  3:30pm-11:30pm Monday-Friday, with the potential for overtime and weekends as needed.

Desirable qualifications: 

• Automotive/Diesel Certificate
• Mechanical ability
• Humble: respectful, receptive to feedback and change, agile, eager to learn
• Adept at prioritizing work, meeting deadlines, and managing multiple priorities. 
• Knowledge and understanding of lean operations and a willingness to participate in continuous improvement activities.

Essential Responsibilities: 

• Perform engine overhaul/maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Provide routing and the movement of assemblies, hardware, tooling, and other material in support of assigned area. 
• Troubleshoot in-process problems, malfunctions, or component failures within the limitations of relevant technical procedures.  
• Verify work performed is in accordance with technical specifications, manuals or other quality verification criteria. 
• Maintain records and perform related duties. 
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment, produce quality results, and help control costs.  
• Comply with and support all GE and Site policies. 

This role may encounter high risk or hazardous operations, working with chemicals, and/or include working shifts beyond a standard workweek. As such, a requirement of the role is to be at least 18 years of age by the time of joining. ​

*All job descriptions are subject to change.

​

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. ​

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation for purposes of participating in the application/hiring process with GE. If you are unable or limited in your ability to apply or interview as a result of your disability, you can request reasonable accommodations by emailing us at [email protected].

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)).

Additional Information

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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.