Assembler/Tester 1 (BTP)

Job Description Summary

Working at our Norwich Location
As Norwich's top aviation parts manufacturer, the GE Aerospace team is focused on quality, delivery, and cost by driving continuous improvement. Successful candidates can look forward to a fast paced, diverse work environment, flexible work hours/work arrangements, and managers who will encourage your career development and growth.

Job Description

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Education or GED equivalency.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Assemble parts according to process sheet/print instructions.
• Perform electrical, mechanical, magnetic testing as required (i.e. - dielectric, meggar, hipot, etc.)
• Perform in-process hi-pot testing; Perform basic set up of fixtures.
• Perform vapor blasting as required; Perform inventory counts and verification.
• Assist with proto-type or first time builds with guidance from higher level employees.
• Assist Engineering and/or Team in development and/or improvement of layout procedures and process sheets.
• Review expiration date of materials to ensure materials & equipment to ensure all are current.
• Proactively work to improve efficiency and quality of products; Good housekeeping skills.
• Utilize proper PPE, safety equipment, and follow safety procedures;
• Cross-train other employees as needed based upon knowledge and experience.
• Compliantly complete all written and/or electronic labor tracking documentation.
• Report problems to appropriate resource and/or Coach.
• Keep all shift operators informed on special problems involving operation or set up
• Communicate with team to ensure all team members are aware of new processes and/or issues. May interact with internal cross-functional teams (i.e. - planning)
• Participates in and support team initiatives.
• Understands and abides by the GE Leadership behaviors.
• Other duties as be required.

Desired Qualifications:

• Preferred assembly, solder experience and electronics manufacturing experience.
• Be comfortable working with multiple chemicals and/or gas compounds.
• Past experience in a self-directed teaming environment
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn.
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative.
• Problem-solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
• Ability to use Microsoft applications to analyze data (i.e. -Word, Excel, Oracle, etc.).
• Familiarity with 5S & lean manufacturing knowledge.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to continuously use hands and fingers in repetition.
• Ability to occasionally bend, stoop, twist, crouch, squat, climb, and/or balance.
• Ability to continuously sit; Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 lbs; Ability to push/pull up to 22 lbs.

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.

The pay for this position is $19.50/hr. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close 9/30/26.

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 View email address on energyjobsearch.com.

Additional Information

Compensation Grade

HRLY AVIATION

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)).

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunities 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 Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Some offers of employment may be 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