Skilled Machinist

**Job Description Summary**:
**Job Description Summary**:
Reporting to the Gate 2 Production Cell Leader in the Component Repair machine shops.
The ability to machine precision aircraft engine components for engine overhaul, assembly, and test. Work unsupervised while maintaining a safe working environment and producing high quality components.

**Essential Functions**:

- Machining of aircraft engine components to fine tolerance limits.
- Ability to work with a variety of machine tools, including turning, milling, vertical boring and grinding.
- Ability to operate CNC machine tools, programming experience is preferable but not essential.
- Familiar with engineering drawings and OEM technical manuals.
- Use of measuring equipment and be able to inspect engine components.
- PC work including working with OEM manuals.

**Qualifications/Requirements**:

- Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship/qualification essential.
- Proven experience of working in a Machine Shop environment.

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**Desired Characteristics**:

- All duties shall be performed in a safe manner in accordance with GE EH&S policy and procedures.
- All staff are expected to follow company Quality procedures and to comply with aero industry standards.
- All staff are expected to display a mature and positive attitude.
- All staff are expected to carry out any other tasks as may be reasonably requested by supervisor/management.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Data analysis of Gate performance in relation to engine OTR and S&OP targets.
- Identify trends and provide feedback to relevant stakeholders.
- Perform administrative tasks aligned to the Planning organisation e.g. weekly KPI reporting.
- Provide ad-hoc support to the Single Item process (SVN Creation, Quotes & upkeep of data input in relevant schedules / tools)
- Maintain Planning / Production tools in relation to key parts to drive adherence and ensure operational alignment with Production plans.
- Additional tasks will include, but are not limited to, completing daily, weekly & monthly tasks aligned to the Planning organisation.

**Qualification / Requirements**:

- Experience of, or exposure to a production planning environment
- Knowledge of Lean principals would be beneficial.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel
- Experienced user of ERP systems (SAP)
- Highly organised
- Excellent communication skills and teamwork abilities.
- Strong interpersonal skills

**Flexible Working**:
GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

**Total Reward**:
At GE Aviation we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;
- Non-contributory Pension
- Life Assurance
- Group income protection
- Private medical cover
- Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

**Security Clearance**:
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

**Right to Work**:
**Additional Information**:
**Relocation Assistance Provided**:No