Manufacturing Associate (Cell Specialist) 1st Shift

Summary Job Description Manufacturing Associate (Cell Specialist) About GE Aerospace:   Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives.  Most importantly, you’ll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world!  Working at our Beavercreek Site GE Aerospace operations have been part of the Beavercreek community for over 75 years! Our Beavercreek facility on Research Blvd. manufactures gas turbine tubes, ducts, and manifolds, and also has complex machining, fabrication and investment casting capabilities. Product engineering, new product development and testing is performed on site. This facility also does repair and overhaul of tubes, ducts, and manifolds. Our location on Heller drive manufactures turbine airfoils and has a focus on next generation technology. We have been awarded OSHAS’s highest safety rating.

Overview – Cell Specialist In this role, you will support production processes by following written instructions, maintaining a safe, clean work area, and operating a variety of tools and equipment to produce high‑quality parts. You may be responsible for: Operating production tools and equipment, such as grinders, gas torches, hot plates, irons, hand gauges, and special‑purpose machines (for example: shot peen, seam welders, cut‑off saws, wax injection equipment) Adjusting machine and equipment controls to maintain proper settings, and changing worn cutting tools using hand tools (such as wrenches) Working with metal components, including trimming, cutting, polishing, and deburring material to meet specifications Moving materials and parts using a forklift and/or tugger, and supporting material flow in areas such as shipping and receiving Transferring between different machines, equipment, and work areas as production needs change, and performing miscellaneous duties as directed by supervisory personnel Assist in other areas as needed and directed by People Leader The Ideal Candidate You show up reliably, your team counts on you You’re willing to learn multiple roles to support the team Maintain focus and discipline on the shop floor, avoiding distractions to ensure safe, high-quality, and on-time production. Follow all safety rules when using and maintaining shop equipment; pass and maintain required vision testing Use basic and shop math (fractions, decimals, whole numbers) to support accurate, precise work Read and apply technical information and blueprints to produce high‑quality parts Use standard measuring tools (manual calipers, micrometers) to verify dimensions and prevent defects Follow written, verbal, and visual instructions to complete work on time and support on‑time delivery Use tools and materials responsibly, help reduce scrap and rework, and raise issues early to support continuous improvement in safety, quality, and delivery (SQD) Required Qualifications High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) At least 6 months of experience using basic hand tools (for example: minor home or car repair, woodworking, shop class, or similar hands‑on work) Prior experience safely utilizing hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, or similar tools in a work, school, or structured training environment This role may encounter high risk or hazardous operations 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.

General manufacturing or industrial experience is preferred but not required; willingness to work in a production environment and learn standard work procedures