
Job Information
General Electric Manufacture Worker in Schenectady, New York
Job Description Summary
The Manufacture Worker is a production worker who will perform assembly operation requiring frequent handling of heavy parts and/or responsibility & skill to transfer, operate, or adjust production equipment. The job will require the employee to switch between various production job assignments, and all job assignments are subject to rotation.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
The Manufacture Worker must be willing to perform work in a team environment – adhering to all attendance and safety rules, regulations & equipment requirements. As an hourly manufacturing employee, you will:
Assemble, bend, form, braze, tape, stack Generator parts, assemblies and components on both New Build work and Services
Assist in testing and minor inspections as needed
Move material/product using cranes (Level 2) and other approved material movement equipment to perform work tasks such as fork trucks
Unload and prepare parts/product for shipment
Assemble, fit and connect a variety of Generator parts and components
Perform Complex repair work. Provide on-the job training to other personnel as needed
Provide on-the-job training to other personnel as needed. Complete other daily housekeeping functions including 5s and parts kitting. Assist in all aspects for Service and Repair work
Must demonstrate the ability to follow policies and practices and improve Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost including, but not limited to: use of all required personal protective equipment, ensuring machine guards and safety features are working, identifying and reporting unsafe working conditions; attention to detail - identifying and reporting quality issues found through in-line checking and reporting of critical appearance defects for resolution
Physical demands of the position include: Constant standing; frequently handling various parts for assembly; frequent walking, reaching at waist level, pushing/pulling, grasping/squeezing, pinching, fine motor dexterity, neck flexion, and using air tools; occasionally sitting, reaching overhead, reaching at shoulder level, reaching at knee and floor level, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, crawling, ladder/stair climbing, pivoting, twisting, neck extension/rotation, and using vibratory tools. Handling and lifting of parts and/or equipment
Ability to work in a loud/noisy environment
The factories are not climate controlled – conditions can be hot or cold
Ability to work overtime as required
Switching between various production assignments as required
Qualifications/Requirements
High School Diploma/GED
Minimum 1 year manufacturing, warehouse or similar work experience
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Ability and willingness to work overtime
Ability and willingness to work off-shift
Ability and willingness to lift up to 40 pounds
Desired Characteristics
Prior manufacturing production or warehouse experience
Prior experience assembling mechanical components
Knowledge of safe shop operation practices
Ability to identify maintenance issues with machinery or equipment
Mechanically inclined
Focus and understanding of LEAN
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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