Union Industrial Mechanical Technician - GE Aerospace Research

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Performs a wide variety of complex industrial mechanical maintenance work, involving repair and preventive maintenance of machines or equipment. Will work a substantial portion of the time in areas involving mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatics. Must actively participate in a team-based environment.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining, rebuilding, and repairing complex industrial equipment or machines. Will diagnose equipment malfunctions and perform corrective actions with minimum supervision. Must provide accurate documentation of work efforts in both electronic and paper media.
• Required to disassemble, overhaul, and reassemble intricate mechanisms, machines, and sub-assemblies involving complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and lubricating systems.
• Must be able to read, interpret, and follow complex schematics, blueprints, and drawings to facilitate troubleshooting to make repairs, alignments, fits, or installations of parts and materials on equipment.
• Responsible for preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs of various types of machines or equipment, including but not limited to such as: conventional turning, milling machines, drills, grinders, welding equipment, furnaces, blowers, motors, pumps, valves, exhaust fans, and various process equipment, including their related devices.
• Required to operate or work with qualified operators or support teams to validate corrective actions, and demonstrate satisfactory operating condition.
• Responsible for operating various types of moving or material handling equipment used in repair work, such as forklift trucks, platform lift trucks, cranes, hoists, and misc. tooling.
• Must be able to utilize electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical test equipment such as recorders, multimeters, vernier calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, electronic levels, laser alignment, and other equipment as required.
• Performs duties and tasks conforming to all safety regulations and procedures, such as LOTO, confined space, fall protection/arrest, hot work, and NFPA 70e. Keep facilities, materials, and work areas clean and orderly, exercising good housekeeping practices and following all safety regulations.
• Must actively participate in a team-based environment which includes, but not limited to the following: active participation in daily team meetings and activities, cooperates and relates well with others, practices direct professional communication with team members, and is open to new ideas from team members and considers opinions different from their own.
• The work will be diversified and complex. Work demands a high degree of attention to detail, concentration, and judgment.
• Considerable physical effort will be applied in machine and equipment repair. Intermittent lifting of up to 50 pounds and manipulating bulky subassemblies and parts/tooling. Exposure to awkward positions (bending, stooping, climbing) during maintenance tasks.
• Must have good manual dexterity, and ability to use various hand/power tools, gages, and instrumentation.
• Work with ladders, pits, platforms, and scaffolds. Must be able to climb and work at elevated levels.
• Exposure to grease, oil, acids, metal working fluids, various chemicals, and solvent while using proper PPE and following safety procedures.
• May work around voltages, up to 600 volts while using proper PPE and following safety procedures.
• May be expected to respond to scheduled overtime, hold over, or emergency call-in as required. Currently this position is on a 9/80 schedule (with every other Friday off).
• Will be required to carry a company-issued cell phone while working on site.
• Job assignments may require work in inclement conditions.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in Mechanical Discipline minimum of 5 years' experience in industrial maintenance work OR High School Diploma/GED minimum of 7 years' experience in industrial maintenance work.
• Industrial maintenance work that includes: mechanical systems pumps, pneumatic, and hydraulic experience, drive components, belts, chains, clutches, and brakes.
• Ability and willingness to work off shifts and weekends.
• Ability to lift/push/pull at least 50 pounds.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment background check, physical, and drug screen including but not limited to testing for marijuana/THC.
• US Citizenship is required.

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to demonstrate effective listening, oral, and written communication skills.
• Read and interpret complex mechanical and electrical drawings, blueprints, sketches, and schematics.
• Able to handle heavy materials using approved devices such as fork truck, hoists, cranes, or manual lifting if in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Experience performing duties and tasks conforming to all safety regulations and procedures, such as LOTO, confined space, hot work permits, and NFPA 70e.
• Experience with electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical test equipment such as recorders, multimeters, vernier calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, electronic levels, and other test equipment as required.

The hourly pay range for this position is $30.90 - $37.61 per hour. The specific hourly rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs. Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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