Job Description Summary
We are looking for a L1 (Entry Level) Toolmaker to join our team. This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about precision manufacturing and eager to learn handson skills in tooling fabrication fixture maintenance and prototyping. The primary focus of this role is to assist in maintaining the health of production fixtures support prototype development and work alongside experienced tool makers to gain valuable experience in the manufacturing environment.
Job Description
What youll do
- Perform preventative maintenance of production fixtures to ensure operational efficiency.
- Learn and support basic fixture repair and assembly under the guidance of experienced tool makers.
- Conduct repairs in the tool room to ensure operational efficiency and reliability of tooling and fixtures.
- Support prototype development by assisting in the fabrication and modification of fixtures jigs and other tooling components.
- Gain handson experience operating machine tools such as lathes mills grinders lasers and CNC machines.
- Assist in measuring and verifying machined components to ensure accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Read and interpret technical drawings blueprints and work instructions.
- Work within tight tolerances to ensure high precision in tooling components.
- Verify dimensions alignments and clearances using measuring instruments such as dial indicators gauge blocks thickness gauges and micrometers.
- Perform heat treatment of tools and parts as necessary.
- Work collaboratively with engineers designers and senior tool makers to develop and refine tooling solutions.
- Actively contribute to Lean Kaizen events aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of production fixtures and processes.
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace adhering to all safety and quality standards.
- Report any unusual problems or conditions to the supervisor.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
What youll bring (Basic Qualifications)
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required
- Minimum of 2 years experience in EDM/CNC tooling production or equivalent or technical degree in Tool & Die Making
- Basic mechanical skills
- Proficient shop math skills
- Basic computer skills Microsoft Word & Excel.
- Ability to lift/push/pull at least 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
- Ability to work overtime as required including weekends
- Willingness to wear personal protective equipment for example: safety glasses gloves ear plugs and safety shoes
- Knowledge of machine tool geometry and problemsolving skills to ensure equipment is functioning properly
- Reconstruct Technical Drawings: Analyze and recreate detailed technical drawings and specifications from existing parts to support tooling and manufacturing processes
Eligibility Requirements
What will make you stand out
- You are someone who brings a positive teamcentered method of work to foster a collaborative environment.
- You have an ability to follow written instructions and take verbal instructions for multiple assembly tasks in a manufacturing shop environment.
- Problem solving skills
- CNC lathes make their own jigs fixed angles measuring gauges
- Able to maintain High tolerance cuts / .001 inches
- Able to read/interpret M&G code
- Ability to perform basic M&G code programming in MDI Mode
- Interpret GD&T standards/drawings
- Past manufacturing experience
- Welding experience
The pay for this position is $29.50/hr. to $36.88/hr. This position is also eligible for a 10 shift differential. This posting is expected to remain open and close when a suitable candidate is identified.
Healthcare benefits include medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach a 24/7 nursebased resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include GE Retirement Savings Plan a taxadvantaged 401(k) savings opportunity 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 timeoff for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company Ropcor Inc. their successors and in some cases their 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 Sponsors welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
This role requires access to U.S. exportcontrolled information. If applicable final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. exportcontrolled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE Vernova 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).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No