Military DoD SkillBridge Program Manufacturing Operations Associate

The Military DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training apprenticeships or internships during the last 180 days of service. SkillBridge connects Service members with industry partners in real-world job experiences under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. Separating Service members can be granted up to 180 days of permissive duty to focus solely on training full-time with approved industry partners after unit commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) provides written authorization and approval. GE Aerospace as a SkillBridge partner offers real-world training and work experience in in-demand fields of work while having the opportunity to evaluate the Service members suitability for the work. Military DoD SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from GE Aerospace as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.

For more than 70 years our manufacturing facilities in Vermont have helped fuel the growth and success of GE Aerospace. With over 500000 square feet of manufacturing space across two sites we have an advanced mix of machinery and technologies allowing us to be a world-class compressor airfoil manufacturer. Rutlands products are featured in nearly every GE Aerospace engine line securing a foundation in Vermont for years to come!

You could be a strong military fit for this role if you have hands-on experience in a motor pool maintenance shop armory or flight line.

Roles and Responsibilities:
Production tasks may include the set up and/or operation of production machining equipment such as:
Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines
Broaches
Forming presses
Batch operations
Benching operations
As well as other responsibilities as assigned.

In this role you will operate in accordance with rigorous quality and safety practices and procedures. You will be assigned a training plan which will outline which skill(s) you will initially learn.

Minimum Requirements:

Active Military personnel on their last 180 days of Military service
High school diploma /GED
Must have one year of manufacturing or military experience
Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions

Desired Characteristics:
Associates degree or above Certified Production Technician certification Vo-tech training or related coursework

Strong communication skills
Troubleshooting/problem solving skills
Excellent attendance
Ability to produce error-free products

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)).