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Job Description Summary

Performs a wide variety of complicated maintenance work, involving setup, installation, alteration, repair or rearrangement of machines, facilities, or equipment and their related controls. Will work a substantial portion of the time in the electric and mechanical skill or trade. Will be required to perform maintenance work other than own specialty.

Starting pay for this position is $28.415/hour. After 6 months of satisfactory performance, the rate will increase to $32.445/hour.

This is a 3rd shift position (11PM-7AM) and provides a $1/hour shift differential bonus.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

Typical duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for setting up, maintaining, altering, installing, repairing or rearranging complex equipment or machines and their related controls. Will diagnose equipment malfunctions and perform corrections with minimum of supervision.

• Must be able to read, interpret and follow complicated drawings to make accurate alignment, fits or installations of parts, equipment, such as wiring, piping, etc.

• Required to tear down, overhaul, and reassemble intricate mechanisms, machines, apparatus, etc. involving complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and lubricating systems.

• Responsible for providing mechanical or electrical service on various types of machines or equipment, such as jig border, standard lathes, milling machines, welding equipment, boring mills and grinders, drills, punch press, press brakes, shears, saws, furnaces, motors; various process equipment, and control equipment such as relays, motor starters, control valves, rotameters, pressure switches, etc.

• Required to service and repair various systems and components for chemical or caustic equipment such as tanks, piping, sumps, etc.

• Responsible for performing repair or preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment, such as screw machines, straightener, pipe bender, autoclave, swager, welders, deburr equipment, pumps, automatic doors, cranes, fork lifts, battery (golf) carts, process equipment and their related control equipment. Installs, repairs or services such facility or production systems and their related controls as water, sanitary, generators, compressors, chemicals, compressed air, gas, steam, plumbing, and waste treatment.

• Responsible for performing the most difficult repairing, installing or adjusting of the above machines or equipment, and performing work outside his specialty under the direction of supervision or higher rated personnel.

• Required to operate machines and equipment to check the work performed and demonstrate satisfactory operating condition. Required to co-ordinate re-start of equipment with knowledgeable, trained operators to insure satisfactory operation after repairs.

• Responsible for operating various types of moving equipment used in installation and repair work, such as fork lift trucks, platform lift trucks, mobile crane, hoists, etc.

• Must be able to perform other maintenance services besides own specialty.

• May be required to work in controlled manufacturing zone, observing strict criticality and radiation protection regulations.

• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent with formal training in specialty. Equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of formal training.

• Proficient in basic Shop Math, including decimals and fractions.

• Proficient in reading and interpreting complex mechanical and electrical drawings, sketches, and schematics.

• Three years of experience in electrical and mechanical fields of maintenance work or successful completion of the GE Hitachi Maintenance A – Mechanical/Electrical Trainee Program (GE Employees only).

• Sufficient experience in operating at least two of the following types of machine equipment that allows safe and proficient use: milling machines, presses (for metal fabrication), grinders (for metal fabrication), saws (for metal fabrication), shears, lathes, deburr/edge contouring machines, and skills in welding and fabrication.

• Three years of experience with at least two of the following gauges: micrometers, Vernier scales and calipers, and dial indicators.

• Two years of experience with each of the following: (a) troubleshooting mechanical and/or hydraulic/pneumatic systems, (b) precision coupling and shaft alignment, and (c)precision fitting.

• Two years of experience with each of the following: (a) troubleshooting and servicing control circuits, (b) industrial wiring including conduit and wire sizing per NEC, and (c) 3-phase systems including 4voltage levels up to 480.

• For controlled area assignments, must be able to successfully pass the Nuclear Safety Training Test, must wear protective clothing, and follow strict radiation protection, criticality, and industrial safety regulations. Must be medically and mentally capable of wearing appropriate respiratory equipment. Must pass all required IROFS testing elements.

• Required to work shift work in accordance with business needs. Will be expected to respond to scheduled overtime, hold over or emergency call-in as required. May require employee wear a pager or cell phone.

• Able to handle heavy materials with forklifts, cranes and manually as required. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds, and manipulate bulky, heavy machine tools and parts, sometimes in awkward positions. *

• Must be able to climb and work at elevated levels. *

• Corrected 20/20 vision and color distinction required to complete the Quality Control (QC) vision test.

• Must be able to proficiently use computers.

*With or without reasonable accommodation.

Desired Qualifications

• Associate degree in a maintenance specialty or trade school desired.

• At least 2 years of experience with machine leveling, installation, and set-up experience is highly desirable.

• PLC experience is highly desirable.

• Previous Nuclear experience or other experience in a highly regulated industry.

This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunities Employer. (https://assets.phenompeople.com/CareerConnectResources/GE11GLOBAL/en_global/desktop/assets/images/poster_screen_reader_optimized_w_supplement.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.

As a federal government contractor, GE may in the future be required to have U.S. employees fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Some GE customers currently have vaccination mandates that may apply to GE employees.

This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://assets.phenompeople.com/CareerConnectResources/GE11GLOBAL/en_global/desktop/assets/images/poster_screen_reader_optimized_w_supplement.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).

As a federal government contractor, GE may in the future be required to have U.S. employees fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Some GE customers currently have vaccination mandates that may apply to GE employees.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No