Forming Manufacturing Operations Associate Weekend Shift

Summary We offer a dynamic, fast-paced work environment in jet engine fan and compressor airfoils production. We are proud of our Vermont employees and their heritage of dedicated work, innovation, and customer focus. The starting hourly rate is $32.62 per hour with pay progression every year for 6 years. Shift differential starts at 10% for off shifts. We also offer competitive benefits including health care starting on day one, 401(k) savings plan with generous employer match, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. Available positions are on 2nd, 3rd, and 4th shift, however the initial training period may be on 1st shift. Rutland offers a dynamic work schedule featuring 4 x 10-hour shifts, 5 x 8-hour shifts or 3 x 12- hour shifts on weekends. Starting dates April 2026 Forward. Working at our Rutland Facility For more than 70 years our manufacturing facilities in Vermont have helped fuel the growth and success of GE Aerospace. With over 500,000 square feet of manufacturing space across two sites we have an advanced mix of machinery and technologies allowing us to be a world-class compressor airfoil manufacturer. Rutland’s products are featured in nearly every GE Aerospace engine line, securing a foundation in Vermont for years to come! We have deep roots in our community with several volunteer organizations available to join. Come be a part of the future of flight!

Roles Available: Production tasks may include the set up and/or operation of production machining equipment and processes such as: •    Alkaline Clean: Operate and maintain alkaline and rinse tanks. Monitor chemical makeup documents and chemical usage. Operator must move parts as needed and wear proper protective equipment. •    Machine Operate:  Includes the complete understanding and ability to perform the following for each machine operate skill as identified in your profile.  Location of the work instructions and IC stations.  Proper material handling technique.  The ability to perform machine prechecks, machine operate, inspect, setup, minor machine maintenance, and troubleshooting.       •     Forming presses: Ability to set up, operate, troubleshoot vertical or horizontal presses, set up rotary ovens and other supporting equipment. inspection. maintaining dies, polishing resurfacing to meet standards. Duties can also include: setup/operate hot/cold shear, inspect shear knife thickness and shim as required. Determine front and back support alignment and adjust diameter length of raw stock, determine proper height, adjust/set controller for slug length/heat and material. •    Batch operations •    Benching operations:  Includes benching and inspection of the following characteristics/operations: Bench Blend, Contour, Airfoil Thickness, Chord, Platforms, Lead edge and Trail Edge profile, Penetrant Rejects, Stems & Buttons, Flow blockers and fillet radii, Radius, Deburr, Buffing, Visual Inspect, Auto Bench operate/setup, in process and final tollgate inspection, and Bench Visual. •    Dip Coat: Operate and setup both spray and dip coat stations. Ability to setup and operate viscometers. Setup and operate spraying equipment. Ability to mix coatings to specific mixes as specified in the work instructions. As well as other responsibilities as assigned. In this role, you will operate in accordance with rigorous quality and safety practices and procedures.  You will be assigned a training plan, which will outline which skill(s) you will initially learn. The pay for this position is 32.62/hr. This posting is expected to close on August, 2026. Minimum Requirements: •    High school diploma /GED •    Must have one year of manufacturing experience or equivalent. Equivalent experience includes other relevant hands-on work experience such as construction, slate/quarry work, auto mechanics, military, maintenance, heavy equipment operation, machining, assembly, or vocational/technical