Production Associate - High School Co-op

GE Renewable Energy Power and Aviation
Jacksonville, FL
Job Description Summary

Are you ready to dive into the world of manufacturing? This internship offers you a chance to get hands-on experience in a dynamic team environment. You'll assist with production activities, learn essential assembly and inspection techniques, and build valuable skills that will set you up for success in your future career!

Job Description

What We Do:

The Jacksonville facility manufactures gas turbine engine ignition systems, including ignition exciters, igniters and leads, as well as speed sensors and other electronic components. Product engineering, new product development and testing is performed on site. Jacksonville does repair and overhaul of ignitions systems and speed sensors.

Essential Responsibilities:
  • Shadow experienced technicians, operators, and engineers to see how parts flow through the entire manufacturing process-from incoming materials to finished products.
  • Observe how safety, quality checks, and documentation are built into every step of the process and learn why these are critical in the aerospace industry.
  • Sit in on team huddles or production meetings (as appropriate) to see how daily priorities, problem-solving, and continuous improvement ideas are discussed.
  • Learn how different teams (production, engineering, quality, and repair/overhaul) work together to solve issues and keep parts moving.
  • Help with simple data collection or tracking tasks (for example, recording counts, times, or basic observations) to support process improvements under supervision.
  • Develop a basic understanding of manufacturing flow by mapping out the steps a part takes through one area of the shop, with guidance from your mentor.
  • Learn to use basic hand tools and measuring equipment, such as calipers and scales
  • Observe and support processes such as soldering and machine operation under supervision
  • Follow clear work instructions and procedures
  • Help with basic assembly tasks like cutting and crimping wires
  • Keep your workspace organized and tidy by following best practices
  • Get the chance to work in different departments to learn about various aspects of manufacturing

Eligibility Requirements:
  • At least 16 years old
  • Currently enrolled in a Vocational Technical High School / CTE program
  • Minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA off a 4.0 scale without rounding
  • OSHA 10 Training

Qualifications/Requirements:
  • A strong interest in learning about manufacturing and assembly
  • Basic computer skills and the ability to follow instructions
  • Good communication skills-both written and spoken
  • A team player who can also work independently when needed
  • Ability to lift 25 pounds and pass a standard eye exam if required

Desired Characteristics:
  • Familiarity with basic hand tools and assembly tasks is a plus
  • A keen interest in electronics, soldering, or other technical skills

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. 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.

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
Posted 2026-05-24

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