Industrial Maintenance Technician – 2nd Shift

GE Appliances, a Haier company•Louisville, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The GEA Way At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.” As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together. The GEA Way philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together, we always look for a better way, and we create possibilities. Interested in joining us on our journey? Make it at the Park! Join the GEA Appliances team in a high-energy, production facility environment. Our Maintenance Technicians support appliance manufacturing operations to ensure equipment reliability and uptime in support of safety, quality, delivery, and meeting cost objectives. This is an essential industrial maintenance role involving machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.

Requirements

Certified Journeyman with 1 or more years of experience in Electrical or Mechanical trades OR
Associates Degree in Electrical or Mechanical field with at least 2 years of current, hands-on working experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment OR
Technical training with military service and 5 years' experience in general maintenance in a industrial/manufacturing environment OR
5 years of current, hands-on maintenance experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment
Must have a high school diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Experience working with 480V, 220V, 120V, and low volt DC electrical controls and systems and the ability to read and understand electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics
PLC experience preferred. Understanding of PLC logic, performing minor editing and programming changes
5 year's experience acquired through apprenticeship in Industrial Maintenance related field.

Responsibilities

Maintain, troubleshoot, repair and improve hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and mechanical equipment
Diagnose and troubleshoot VFD’s and Servo Drives, setting and adjusting parameters and replacement of such devices
Perform preventive maintenance
Complete shop records and use reporting systems following established procedures
Provide quick response to maintenance requests and calls from maintenance leadership and manufacturing operations teams
Follow safe work methods and procedures to avoid injury to self and co-workers or damage to company property, including use of all required personal protective equipment, following safety precautions (e.g. LOTO), ensuring machine guards, etc.
Perform welding and plumbing as needed
Follow proper housekeeping standards to ensure clean and organized maintenance work areas
Operate motorized equipment, including but not limited to scissor lifts, JLGs, fork trucks, etc.
Use a wide range of powered tools and hand tools and vibratory tools/equipment