Northstar Aerospace, now part of Avio Aero - a GE Aerospace Company, is a leading independent manufacturer of components and assemblies to the global Aerospace industry. Our principal products include gears and transmissions, accessory gearbox assemblies, rotorcraft drive systems, and other machined and fabricated parts for helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. We also provide maintenance and repair and overhaul (MRO) on these platforms.
This position is in Northstar’s Welding Department, and reports to the Production Supervisor. The position works with all levels of employees throughout the organization as necessary, but does not direct the work of other employees. This is a full-time position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential duties and responsibilities of this position are listed below. This list is not all inclusive and may be amended by Northstar, from time to time.
Responsible for the efficient, timely, and economical accomplishment of assigned weld work.
Responsible for welding activities, abiding by established policies, plans, methods, procedures, deadlines, and priorities
Interpret weld specifications and customer requirements
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position will not direct the work of any other employees.
The physical requirements of this position are listed below. This list is not all inclusive and may be amended by Northstar, from time to time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.
Frequent standing, walking, talking, hearing and seeing
Frequent lifting of up to 30 pounds
Frequent reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, fingering, grasping, feeling, twisting, bending and repetitive motion
Occasional sitting, writing and typing
Visual acuity to determine the accuracy and thoroughness of product and/or parts
Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles
Frequent exposure to moderate to heavy noise
The ability to wear proper personal protective equipment, including earplugs, safety glasses, safety shoes, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent experience. Must be certified to AWS D17.1.
Experience Required: 5 years’ recent experience in welding of complex sheet metal aerospace fabricated hardware
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERRED
The knowledge, skills and abilities required and/or preferred for this position are listed below. This list is not all inclusive and may be amended by Northstar, from time to time.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints
Must be professional, punctual and reliable
Must be able to read and write
Demonstrated understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts
Understand Shop 5S per established Schedule and additional 5S activities as required
At Northstar, we understand the importance of Total Rewards and offer varied benefit offerings based upon location.
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Short Term and Long-Term Disability
Life and AD&D Insurance
Employee Assistant Program
Employee Service Awards (service and recognition)
Performance Bonus
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 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).
