Job Description Summary

The Sterling Mechanic Assistant will be a team contributor to the repair and overhaul of composite propeller systems. In this role, you will assist in the assembly, disassembly, and repair of propellers and related units.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment, produce quality results, help control costs, meet production requirements, and develop job knowledge and manufacturing skills.
• Comply with and support all GE and Site policies. 
• Utilize hand tools, power tools, sanding, and material handling equipment. 
• Keep all machinery, tools, and work area clean.
• Read and complete forms and generate meaningful reports and charts.  
• Read, interpret and follow Mechanical manuals or written procedures / directions
• Prioritize work and meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Perform a variety of support functions such as warehouse, material handling / movement and area housekeeping.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 1 year of Mechanical experience. 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Ability and willingness to work on an off shift; flexible for various shift assignments and overtime.
• Ability and willingness to walk and/or stand for long periods of time. 
• Ability and willingness to lift up to 25 pounds repetitively and occasionally lift up to 70 pounds. Non-repetitive and occasionally lift over 100 pounds with assistance. 
• Ability and willingness to work in an area where, due to normal machining operations, there may be dust or fumes (not over OSHA Permissible Exposure Levels-PEL)

Desired Characteristics:

• 12 months or more of mechanical experience 
• Vocational training in wood working, automotive, composites, aerospace, hydraulics or similar experience.  
• Manual dexterity to perform tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Energetic and positive attitude to excel in skills and knowledge. 
• Excellent attendance and punctuality history. 
• History of meeting or exceeding job requirements. 
• History of accepting or giving constructive criticism; communicates clearly and effectively and works well in a team environment
• Ability to work well under minimal supervision.  
• Ability or willingness to take classes in Team Building, undergo on-the-job training to learn specific skills / tasks. Demonstrate knowledge in and take training on Basic Safety courses (PPE, Chemical Hazard, Evacuation & Emergency Training, etc.) 

The base pay range for this position is $24.27 - $27.74/hr., depending on experience. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

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.

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 aHealth 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., isa “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.

• 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 aHealth 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., isa “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time andfor 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.

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 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.