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GE Aerospace · 1 week ago

Tooling and Machining Maintenance Specialist

Asheville

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

GE Aerospace is a leading company in the aerospace industry, and they are seeking a Tooling and Machining Maintenance Specialist. This role is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and improving production tooling and equipment used in the manufacturing of jet engine components, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

AerospaceCommercialManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Read and interpret process operation sheets, tooling sheets, technical plans, blueprints, and related documents to service and build production tooling and fixtures

Set up, operate, and maintain manual lathes, mills, surface grinders, and related equipment to fabricate, modify, and rework tooling components, nests, clamps, and alignment features to print

Change, reset, and set up tooling; verify tool geometry and condition to meet specification

Inspect parts, tooling, and fixtures using precision metrology (micrometers, vernier calipers, height gages, pin/plug gages); record dimensions and maintain traceable records in Maximo (CMMS)

Execute preventive maintenance on tooling, gauges, and manual machine shop equipment; update PM documentation and standard work as required

Collaborate with operations and engineering to plan, prioritize, and maintain a tooling repair schedule; manage quick-turn repairs to support line availability

Understand part and process flow (incoming/outgoing) to ensure tooling readiness for production demand

Provide responsive floor support with minimal supervision as part of a high-performance, self-directed team; actively participate in daily team activities

Comply with all safety and quality requirements, including LOTO, machine guarding, PPE, hot work permits, and NFPA 70E; sustain 5S, visual controls, and standard work in the tooling area

Identify and implement improvements that increase tooling reliability, reduce setup time, and improve yield and flow; document learnings for future troubleshooting

Train and mentor team members on best practices for tooling repair, metrology, and safe machine operation; provide hands-on guidance to build technical capability and ensure adherence to safety protocols

Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and knowledge sharing across the team

Qualification

ToolingDie experienceManual machiningPrecision metrologyCMMS proficiencyMechanical aptitudeLeadership skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

High School Diploma or GED

Minimum 4 years of Tooling and Die experience, including maintenance, substantial hands-on manual machining (milling, turning, grinding) with direct experience building/repairing tooling, fixtures, or precision components