Offers “General Electric”

Expires soon General Electric

Tool Maker

  • Internship
  • Allentown (Lehigh)
  • Design / Civil engineering / Industrial engineering

Job description



3310217
Additional Cities

Allentown
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Gas Power
Business Segment

Gas Power Global Supply Chain
Function

Manufacturing
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

Pennsylvania
Postal Code

18109
Role Summary/Purpose

The Tool Maker will work at the Allentown, PA Metem a GE Power business manufacturing plant and operate a variety of production equipment and tooling. You will also have ownership of safety, compliance, qualify, and productivity.

Essential Responsibilities

As the Tool Maker you will:

·  Analyze specifications, lay out metal stock, set-up and operate machine tools, and fit and assemble parts to make and repair cutting tools, jigs, and fixtures, gauges, and machinist hand tools, applying knowledge of tool design and construction, shop mathematics, metal properties, lay out, machining and assembly procedures
·  Study specifications, such as blueprints, sketches, models or descriptions and visualizes product

·  Compute dimensions and plan lay out and assembly operations
·  Measure, mark and scribe metal stock for machining

·  Set-up and operate machine tools such as lathe, milling machine, grinder to machine parts and verify conformance of machined parts to specifications
·  Lift machined parts manually and position and hold them on surface plate or work table using devices such as vises, V-blocks, and angle plates

·  Smooth flat and contoured surfaces using scrapers, abrasive stones and power grinders
·  Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearance using measuring instruments such as dial indicators gauge blocks, thickness gauges and micrometers

·  Heat treat tools and parts when necessary

·  Examine standard or previously used tools and decide on modifications to be made

·  Work to fairly close tolerances
·  Maintain company production and quality standards
·  Report unusual problems or conditions to supervisor
·  Observe company safety rules and regulations
·  Perform, as assigned, other similar or related duties

Qualifications/Requirements

·  High School Diploma or GED equivalent
·  Minimum of 3 years’ experience in EDM/CNC or tooling production or equivalent
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

·  Ability and willingness to lift/push/pull at least 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation
·  Ability and willingness to work occasional weekend shifts
·  Ability and willingness to work overtime as required
·  Willingness to wear personal protective equipment, for example: safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, and safety shoes
·  Successful completion of a background check and drug screen
·  Ability to read and interpret M&G code
·  Ability to perform basic M&G code programming in MDI Mode
·  Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is
required.  We will not sponsor
individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening
Desired Characteristics

·  Demonstrates positive attitude, strong work ethic, and self-motivation
·  Has strong ethical standards and integrity
·  Experience in manufacturing preferred
·  Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
·  Ability to follow written instructions and take verbal instructions for multiple assembly tasks in a manufacturing shop environment.
·  Demonstrates strong communication and follow-up skills
·  Able to work with computerized shop floor tools
·  Strong team player and flexible-willingness to move to different areas
·  Ability to work alone or as part of a team with minimal supervision
·  Has a strong belief in Metem, a GE Power business, and the exciting opportunities it is pursuing
·  Basic mechanical skills needed
·  Proficient shop math skills
·  Basic computer skills
·  Basic understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel.
·  Deep knowledge of machine tool geometry and problem solving skills to ensure machines are functioning properly (tramming)

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About Us

GE Power is a world leader in power generation with deep domain expertise that helps customers deliver electricity from a wide spectrum of fuel sources. We are transforming the electricity industry with the digital power plant, the world’s largest & most efficient gas turbine, full balance of plant solutions and our data-leveraging software. Our innovative technologies and digital offerings help make power and water more affordable, reliable, accessible and sustainable.
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE 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). This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.
Primary Country

United States
Primary State/Province

Pennsylvania
Primary City

Allentown

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