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Job Description Summary

This position supports the Metallography Laboratory. The person will be responsible for tasks in accordance with lab responsibilities

Job Description

The Metallography Lab Technician provides important support to the GE Aerospace Engineering / Supply Chain community. The Metallography Lab Technician will prepare and test various material (metallic, ceramic, etc) samples using specialized equipment to evaluate their characteristics. The technician will primarily perform tasks such as cutting, specimen mounting, detailed polishing, etching, and examining samples with microscopes.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assist the more experienced technician, specialist, engineers, team leader in metallography lab activities

• Support operations per lab owner’s direction and involve subject matter expert (SME) for issue resolution.

• Provides direction and oversight to the maintenance personnel during the planning and execution of Preventive Maintenance (PM’s) plans & Repair – (Maintaining facility)

• Support and perform work in compliance with all Environmental, Health, and Safety programs, policies and regulations

• Interface with external organizations & internal supporting functions

• Work under minimal supervision while being proficient in identifying issues or problems with equipment, processes, and/or products

• Work with a internal customers to understand requested work scope and deliver a high quality product on time.

• Contribute to lab operations standard work for documentation and process improvements ​

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Associates degree in an applicable technical discipline (i.e. Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technologies Electronic Technology, Chemical Technology, etc.) and/or a high school diploma (or GED equivalent) with a least one year of work experience in Relevant Field

+ Exposure to / experience in Metallographic Laboratory Preparation Processes

Desired Characteristics:

+ Strong oral and written communication skills

+ Very organized, detail oriented and strong ability to multitask

+ Demonstrated initiative and desire to learn

+ Ability to work in a fast paced environment and ability to deliver results for a large customer base

+ Excellent troubleshooting and solution skills

+ Mechanical, material aptitude

+ Basic computer and/or machine programming skills

+ Demonstrated success in a cross-functional team environment

_This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not U.S. lawful permanent residents, U.S. Citizens, or have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), employment will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government._

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace 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).

**Relocation Assistance Provided:** No

GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.