General Machinist

JOB DESCRIPTION
GENERAL MACHINIST

About Us

At Avio Aero, a GE Aerospace Company, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. At Avio Aero, respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn't just a job. It's their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.

Job Description Summary

The General Machinist is a skilled manufacturing professional responsible for performing a broad range of precision machining, grinding, gear manufacturing, In-process inspection, assembly, and production support functions within a self-directed manufacturing area. This position requires the ability to independently manufacture aerospace components through multiple stages of production while maintaining strict compliance with customer specifications, AS9100 quality standards, and company safety requirements. Shift work, overtime, and weekend work may be required based on business needs.

This position is in Avio Aero’s Operations 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 non-exempt position.

Job Description
Essential Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position are listed below. This list is not all inclusive and may be amended by Avio Aero, from time to time.

• Follow all company safety policies and Ontario OHSA requirements.
• Wear required PPE at all times.
• Minimum 3–5 years CNC machining experience.
• Achieve productivity targets while maintaining quality standards.
• Demonstrated experience operating multiple CNC machine platforms is strongly preferred.
o Multi-axis CNC machining, Mill-turn machining
• Precision Manual and CNC grinding (Surface, OD, ID and Thread Grinding).
• Precision Gear Grinding, Gear Hobbing, Shaping, Generating, Skiving.
• Aerospace manufacturing/assembly experience is a plus.
• Experience machining: Inconel, stainless steel, high strength aerospace alloys and aluminum.
• Experience with tight tolerance machining (±0.0005” or better).
• Experience with Machine/Fixture Set-up, Tool offsets and Tool life management
• Proficient in Blueprint reading, GD&T interpretation and manual inspection tools
• Experience with one or more of the following CNC controls is preferred:
Fanuc, Mazatrol, Siemens, Okuma.
• Ability to work with and through a unionized workforce to achieve organizational objectives.
• All other duties assigned by shift supervisor.

Qualifications/Requirements

Education Required: Completion of secondary school is required

Experience Required: 3 to 5 years of work experience in the trade

Desired Characteristics

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 Avio Aero, from time to time.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic
• Attention to detail

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements of this position are listed below. This list is not all inclusive and may be amended by Avio Aeror, 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 35 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.

What we offer

Smart working and work life-balance

Avio Aero, when possible, promotes smart work in hybrid mode, and encourages a good, healthy and satisfying work-life balance. We value our employees’ wellbeing; hence we offer a variety of improvement programs aimed to preserve anyone’s psychological safety and daily needs.

Total Rewards

At Avio Aero, we understand the importance of Total Rewards. As a new joiner to Avio Aero we are pleased to offer the following welcome benefit plan:

• Vision & Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Disability insurance
• RRSP match
• Performance-related bonuses and local bonus scheme
• Employee special awards (service and recognition)
• Local special agreements and discounts
• Technical, Leadership and development training

Inclusion & Diversity

Avio Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are strongly committed to maintain an inclusive and diverse environment. Every employment decision is taken regardless to national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, etc. We are not all the same. Just be Yourself Avio Aero!