Machine Operator (CNC/EDM and ECM)

GE Vernova • Full-time • Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States • $26 - $30 / hour • 2d ago

As a Machine Operator you will work at the Allentown, PA Metem a GE Power business manufacturing plant and operate a variety of production equipment and tooling. You will also have ownership of safety, compliance, quality, and productivity.

Recruitment Day – Early September – Register now to secure your place!

Job Description

What you'll do

Set-up and operate and troubleshoot CNC, EDM, and/or ECM machines to perform machining operations, fast hole drilling, graphite shaping on metal castings, forgings and bar stock according to specifications and set-up instructions, applying knowledge of machining methods.
Study blueprint and set-up instructions to determine machining required, dimensional specifications, work procedures and methods. Determine tool lengths, maintain tool change list and program measuring adjustments.
Install work holding devices such as blocks and tooling on table of machine using hand tools. Lift work piece on table manually or with other material handling equipment and position and secure work piece on machine table or in holding device.
Select and install tooling, place electrodes in automatic-tool-changer (if required) in sequence specified on process sheet.
Observe numerical displays on control panel and compare with data on process sheet to verify dimensional adjustments, feed rates and speed of machining cuts. Check program at start of each shift.
Inspect first-run piece, maintain measured dimension list. Record and inspect key dimensions for conformance to specifications using micrometer and precision dial gauges.

What you will need

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Minimum of one-year experience in EDM/CNC/ECM or tooling production or equivalent.

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift
Ability to work overtime as required including occasional weekend shift.
Know how to read blueprint drawings
Ability to use calipers, micrometers, precision tools
Set-up and operate and troubleshoot CNC, EDM, and/or ECM machines to perform machining operations
Ability to lift/push/pull at least 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government export restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents and protected
Individuals (e.g., certain refugees and asylees)). GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Desired Characteristics

You are someone who brings a positive, team-centered method of work to foster a collaborative environment.
You have experience with computerized shop floor tools.
You have an ability to follow written instructions and take verbal instructions for multiple assembly tasks in a manufacturing shop environment.
Mechanically Inclined

Pay Transparency

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00/hr plus a shift differential of 10% for eligible shifts.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova 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.

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

Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour

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