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Mechanic Assistant

AT GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace

Mechanic Assistant

Sterling, VA

Job Description Summary

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.

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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.)

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

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Client-provided location(s): Sterling, VA, USA
Job ID: GE_Aerospace-GAOGAYGLOBALR5000376EXTERNALENGLOBAL
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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