Maintenance Technician 1St Shift

Job Description Summary
With minimal supervision, repairs and maintains machinery, plumbing, electrical wiring, air conditioning, refrigeration, heating, preventative maintenance and operates gas/arc-welding and machine tool equipment.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:

• Be subject matter expert on all aspects of plant infrastructure, production equipment, and operations
• Develop work plans for non-standard facilities work
• Develop work templates for standard work supporting LEAN methodologies
• Troubleshoot and repair electro-mechanical equipment using an analytical step-by-step process, standard maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting guidelines
• Provide technical guidance and assistance as needed in the installation or rearrangement of production equipment, as well as general coaching to peers
• Assist in on-the-job training activities of assigned processes
• Perform preventative maintenance on all aspects of plant infrastructure and equipment
• Responsible for repairing and returning equipment to service status
• Execute work plans for non-standard facilities work
• Perform standard work supporting lean methodologies
• Repair electro-mechanical equipment using an analytical step-by-step process, standard maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting guidelines
• Actively participate in various technical and continuous improvement initiatives
• Participate in various EHS and ergonomic assessments of assigned processes
• Responsible for all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities related to plant operations
• Perform scheduled maintenance, repairs and general maintenance as needed in an industrial environment
• Independently execute planned work assignments; perform duties with a minimum of direct supervision
• Assist team members when necessary in the general maintenance and operation of manufacturing processes, infrastructure, and grounds
• Develop templates and other work aids to hold and align parts
• Scope materials and parts required to support equipment repairs and preventative maintenance efforts.
• Observes mechanical devices in operation and locates causes of trouble, identifies and performs required repair/maintenance
• Dismantles devices to gain access and remove defective/faulty equipment parts
• Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and other operational equipment
• Repairs or replaces defective parts
• Installs necessary functional and structural parts in devices and other equipment
• Lubricates, cleans, and performs preventive maintenance on parts/equipment
• Starts devices to test their performance and performs necessary adjustments
• Operate a man lift, forklift, and articulated boom lift
• Perform maintenance service and repair in the areas of rotating equipment, machine servicing, electrical, or vehicle servicing in an industrial environment
• Print reading, precise measurements, machine tool set-up, alignment, and industrial mathematics
• Read, understand, and interpret electrical schematics; Strong knowledge of electrical codes and standards
• Work from verbal instructions as well as blueprints, and/or working drawings
• Scope materials and parts required for installations and repairs
• Quickly assess the work to be performed and complete the task safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively
• Use thorough understanding of electrical controls systems, schematics, AC and DC motors controls and drives, control logic and/or thorough understanding of mechanical equipment, maintenance practices, and inspection techniques (if specialized in mechanical maintenance)
• Diagnose equipment electro-mechanical failures using the OEM troubleshooting guides
• Responsible for quality assurance aspects relative to the job/task performed
• Maintains work area housekeeping and assist in department/team housekeeping efforts
• Adheres to and follow all safety procedures, i.e., lock-out/tag-out; report safety concerns, use appropriate PPE as required, and follow all safety practices; Adhere to industrial codes and standard procedures (ANSI, NEC, NFPA, OSHA)

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Associates Degree in electrical / electronic engineering technology, mechanical engineering technology, industrial electronic technology, or comparable content degree program OR High School Diploma/General Education Degree (GED) with a minimum of 2 years of work experience in a heavy industrial environment performing electronic and mechanical troubleshooting and repairs
• Minimum 5 years of experience in production equipment maintenance

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Willing and able to work any shift
• Willing and able to work emergency call-in repairs, holidays, weekends, and overtime on request and short notice
• Willing and able to work on elevated platforms and/or high places
• Hold a valid driver's license
• Must be able to lift and carry at least 33 lbs and push and pull at least 50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time up to 95% of the shift with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must pass background and drug screens
• Must pass NOCTI test; may only test once in a 12-month rolling period

Desired Characteristics:

• Use and learn Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams and maintenance information systems
• Associates Degree in electrical / electronic engineering technology, mechanical engineering technology, industrial electronic technology
• Experienced industrial licensed electrician (if specialized in electrical maintenance)
• Overhead bridge crane inspection, crane maintenance, and crane repair experience
• Strong VFD, PLC, Drives knowledge
• 3-Phase 480 Volt Electrical experience
• Strong electro-mechanical knowledge
• Welding Skills
• Working knowledge of electrical codes and standards required
• Working knowledge of regulatory standards, compliance requirements, rigging, emergency response, LOTO, industrial codes and standard procedures (ANSI, NEC, NFPA, OSHA)
• Ability to read engineering drawings including assembly and wiring documents
• Working knowledge of MS Outlook and MS Excel
• Experience using maintenance system; familiar with Maximo CMMS work order system
• Assist team members on Maximo maintenance tasks
• Demonstrated knowledge of Maintenance Operations, Quality, Safety, Shop computer systems and Shop Support Requirements
• Strong mechanical aptitude, electrical aptitude, and knowledge of plant industrial operations
• Demonstrated knowledge of Enterprise Systems such as Maximo, Oracle, SAP, CMMS purchasing systems
• Knowledge and experience from multiple workstations within assigned production line
• Follow and promote safe work practices
• Strong project management skills; ability to plan, lead, organize, and control multiple priorities
• Self-starter, high energy team player with a desire for continuous improvement
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization as well as outside of the company
• Effective problem identification and solution skills
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be detail oriented and have strong organizational skills
• Proven experience and willingness to be self-directed and identify improvement processes
• Ability and willingness to work effectively with others in a team setting and across functional teams
• Customer service oriented; responsive to needs of internal/external customers

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