Tradesperson - Plasma

Job Description Summary

Job Description

The site operates a number of shift patterns across days, afternoons, weekends and nights.

We offer competitive salaries and are passionate about the development and progression of our employees.

If you join us, you’ll find yourself working collaboratively and cross-functionally with the highest calibre talent, utilizing cutting-edge technology and processes.

As a Tradesperson you will have the technical responsibility for the engine or its constituent parts and process maintenance data relating to such parts. 

Essential Responsibilities

This role includes but is not limited to:

• Overhaul, repair, modification, inspection, replacement, or defect rectification of an engine/module/accessory/component/unit.
• Restore used parts, component/assembly/engine/module/accessory/unit by inspection, and/or replacement in conformity with an approved standard to extend the operational life.
• Restore a component/engine/module to a serviceable condition in conformity with an approved standard and to ensure that cost effective operation is achieved.

The successful candidate will also be responsible for:

• Ensuring section adherence to 5S standards.
• Ensuring adherence to standard work targets in order to meet the overall business Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost objectives.
• Embedding continuous improvement activities into their daily standard work to facilitate business progression.

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• A relevant Engineering Apprenticeship.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to effectively interpret detailed work instructions.
• Team player with a flexible approach and a positive attitude.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the business.
• Strong communication skills and problem-solving ability.

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience working in a diverse team environment.
• Previous working knowledge of SAP or an equivalent ERP system.
• A demonstrable desire to learn and grow with advances in technology.
• A good understanding of Lean tools and working practices.
• Previous experience operating and programming Fanuc systems.
• Ability to work to pre-defined programs.
• Previous experience of Plasma, Wire Arc and HVOF spraying techniques
• Previous experience using OEM shop manuals

As a Tradesperson you will have the technical responsibility for the engine or its constituent parts and process maintenance data relating to such parts. 

Essential Responsibilities

This role includes but is not limited to:

• Overhaul, repair, modification, inspection, replacement, or defect rectification of an engine/module/accessory/component/unit.
• Restore used parts, component/assembly/engine/module/accessory/unit by inspection, and/or replacement in conformity with an approved standard to extend the operational life.
• Restore a component/engine/module to a serviceable condition in conformity with an approved standard and to ensure that cost effective operation is achieved.

The successful candidate will also be responsible for:

• Ensuring section adherence to 5S standards.
• Ensuring adherence to standard work targets in order to meet the overall business Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost objectives.
• Embedding continuous improvement activities into their daily standard work to facilitate business progression.

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• A relevant Engineering Apprenticeship.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to effectively interpret detailed work instructions.
• Team player with a flexible approach and a positive attitude.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the business.
• Strong communication skills and problem-solving ability.

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience working in a diverse team environment.
• Previous working knowledge of SAP or an equivalent ERP system.
• A demonstrable desire to learn and grow with advances in technology.
• A good understanding of Lean tools and working practices.
• Previous experience operating and programming Fanuc systems.
• Ability to work to pre-defined programs.
• Previous experience of Plasma, Wire Arc and HVOF spraying techniques
• Previous experience using OEM shop manuals

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward.  Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;