CNC Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician - 2nd shift

GE Aerospace • Wilmington, NC

137d • $40 - $50

About The Position

Maintain, diagnose, repair, calibrate, and modify, as assigned, mechanical, electro-mechanical and electronic control systems for CNC machine tools, manufacturing processes, test equipment and other associated equipment. Perform analytical and functionally troubleshoot problems arising in these areas, including those that may result from programming, tooling, set-up, instrumentation, calibration and other errors. Will be required to assist Manufacturing Engineering in resolving electronic, electrical, mechanical and related problems while working in a teaming environment. Must actively participate in a team based environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Shop Math, including Algebra, Geometry, Decimals and Fractions.
• Ability to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of mechanics and the mechanical fit of components, assemblies and sub-assemblies as applied to the precision tolerances required for maintaining and/or restoring the CNC machines to O.E.M. specifications.
• Experience in at least one of the following: Installation and precision alignment of machine tool mechanism, mechanical scraping of machine tool ways, bearing, and mating surfaces, ball screw replacement, gearbox rebuild, linear guide replacement, spindle rebuild/replacement.
• Two years’ experience in troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Minimum Two years of practical experience troubleshooting the repair of CNC machines, or equivalent.
• Experience reading and interpreting complex mechanical drawings, schematics, instruction manuals, diagrams and N/C and PLC (ladder) programs.
• Working knowledge of typical testing equipment devices such as oscilloscopes, meggar, multimeter, ball bar, or laser alignment.
• Experience performing duties and tasks conforming to all safety regulations and procedures, such as LOTO, confined space, hot work permits, and NFPA 70e.
• Considerable physical effort will be applied in machine and equipment repair, including intermittent lifting of up to 50 pounds and manipulating bulky subassemblies and parts/tooling.
• Must be able to climb and work at elevated levels.
• Good manual dexterity, and ability to use various hand tools and gages.
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree in technical field or trade school certificate desired.
• MS Office knowledge.
• Experience coordinating the efforts of other resources to facilitate task or project closure.
• Experience participating in a high performance team based environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing, calibrating modifying and/or rebuilding a wide variety of CNC machine tools and associated equipment.
• Provide accurate documentation of work efforts in both electronic and paper media.
• Maintain, repair, adjust and modify complex process equipment and instrumentation.
• Operate or work with qualified operators or support teams to validate corrective actions and demonstrate satisfactory operating condition.
• Read, interpret and follow intricate and complex blueprints, schematics and instruction manuals as they apply to the hydraulic, pneumatic and electro-mechanical apparatus of the CNC machine tools and manufacturing process equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all CNC and conventional machines, process equipment and incorporate modifications and revisions when required.
• Update documentation as required.
• Perform duties and tasks conforming to all safety regulations and procedures, such as LOTO, confined space, Fall Protection/Arrest, hot work permits, and NFPA 70e.
• Keep facilities, materials and work areas clean and orderly, exercise good housekeeping practices.
• Utilize complex electronic, hydraulic and mechanical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, recorders, VOMs, vernier calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, ball bars, laser alignment tools, electronic levels and other test equipment as required.
• Actively participate in a team based environment including daily team meetings and activities.
• Cooperate and relate well with others, practice direct professional communication with team members, and be open to new ideas from team members.
• Designate a maintenance team coordinator role in routine and emergency situations as needed.

Benefits

• This position starts out in the lower $40/hour and top pay after 6 years is >$50/hour.
• $1.00 an hour shift differential for first 5 years of service, 10% shift differential after 5 years of service.
• Cost of Living and General Wage increases available.
• Full Benefits package, including medical, dental, vision starting on Day 1.
• Vacation, Holidays starting on Day 1. Additional PTO at 1 year of service.
• Relocation available for offers >90 miles from our facility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees