Manufacturing Associate (Cell Specialist) 3rd Shift Flyer

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Manufacturing Associate (Cell Specialist)

About GE Aerospace:

Are you ready to see your future take flight? 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. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly, you’ll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world!

Working at our Beavercreek Site

GE Aerospace operations have been part of the Beavercreek community for over 75 years! Our Beavercreek facility on Research Blvd. manufactures gas turbine tubes, ducts, and manifolds, and also has complex machining, fabrication and investment casting capabilities. Product engineering, new product development and testing is performed on site. This facility also does repair and overhaul of tubes, ducts, and manifolds. Our location on Heller drive manufactures turbine airfoils and has a focus on next generation technology. We have been awarded OSHAS’s highest safety rating.

Role Overview – Cell Specialist

In this role, you will support production processes by following written instructions, maintaining a safe, clean work area, and operating a variety of tools and equipment to produce high‑quality parts.

You may be responsible for:

• Operating production tools and equipment, such as grinders, gas torches, hot plates, irons, hand gauges, and special‑purpose machines (for example: shot peen, seam welders, cut‑off saws, wax injection equipment)

• Adjusting machine and equipment controls to maintain proper settings, and changing worn cutting tools using hand tools (such as wrenches)

• Working with metal components, including trimming, cutting, polishing, and deburring material to meet specifications

• Moving materials and parts using a forklift and/or tugger, and supporting material flow in areas such as shipping and receiving

• Transferring between different machines, equipment, and work areas as production needs change, and performing miscellaneous duties as directed by supervisory personnel

• Assist in other areas as needed and directed by People Leader

The Ideal Candidate

• You show up reliably, your team counts on you

• You’re willing to learn multiple roles to support the team

• Maintain focus and discipline on the shop floor, avoiding distractions to ensure safe, high-quality, and on-time production.

• Follow all safety rules when using and maintaining shop equipment; pass and maintain required vision testing

• Use basic and shop math (fractions, decimals, whole numbers) to support accurate, precise work

• Read and apply technical information and blueprints to produce high‑quality parts

• Use standard measuring tools (manual calipers, micrometers) to verify dimensions and prevent defects

• Follow written, verbal, and visual instructions to complete work on time and support on‑time delivery

• Use tools and materials responsibly, help reduce scrap and rework, and raise issues early to support continuous improvement in safety, quality, and delivery (SQD)

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

• At least 6 months of experience using basic hand tools (for example: minor home or car repair, woodworking, shop class, or similar hands‑on work)

• Prior experience safely utilizing hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, or similar tools in a work, school, or structured training environment

• This role may encounter high risk or hazardous operations 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• General manufacturing or industrial experience is preferred but not required; willingness to work in a production environment and learn standard work procedures is essential

• Team‑oriented, professional approach to working with peers and leaders

• Demonstrated pride in workmanship and commitment to quality

• Strong attendance and punctuality record, with availability to work overtime as needed

• Ability to make decisions based on approved work instructions, experience, and available data

• Drive to meet or exceed job requirements and performance expectations

• Ability to work effectively under general supervision, including performing routine assignments independently

• Ability to carry out operations according to set procedures or sequences (standard work)

• Willingness to receive and act on constructive feedback

Additional Information

• Wages: $20 - $24 per hour based on experience

• Additional 10% premium for 3rd shift

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds; may occasionally lift up to 50 pounds (with assistance)

• Strong safety focus with daily and monthly reviews; site has been awarded OSHA’s highest safety rating

• Most protective gear provided, including hearing protection as needed; GE Aerospace provides a $125 voucher for safety shoes and a voucher for prescription safety glasses if needed

• Work in and around moving equipment such as stand‑up forklifts, mobile carts, and cranes; normal machining operations may generate dust, fumes, or smoke (not over OSHA permissible exposure levels)

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 offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.