Maintenance A - Mech/Elec

GE Vernova•Wilmington, NC

1d•$37 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing a wide variety of complicated maintenance work, including setup, installation, alteration, repair, or rearrangement of machines, facilities, or equipment and their related controls. The position requires a substantial portion of time to be spent in electrical and mechanical trades, with the ability to perform maintenance work outside of one's specialty. The role operates on a 2nd shift schedule (3p-11p, Monday-Friday) and may involve working with 480 voltage and below, including changing motors, contactors, overloads, motor starters, and relays. Responsibilities extend to servicing and repairing various systems and components for chemical or caustic equipment, as well as facility or production systems like water, sanitary, generators, compressors, chemicals, compressed air, gas, steam, plumbing, and waste treatment. For controlled area assignments, specific training and adherence to safety regulations are mandatory. The role requires the ability to work with minimal supervision, make independent judgments, and coordinate equipment restarts with operators. Operating moving equipment such as forklifts and cranes is also part of the duties. Maintaining clean work areas and adhering to all safety regulations are essential. The position also involves using a shop work order system for documentation and interacting with various personnel to ensure maintenance activities align with production priorities.

Requirements

Ability to work 2nd Shift (3-11pm). Will start on 1st shift for training.
High school graduate (or GED). Formal training in specialty. Equivalent experience will be considered.
Minimum of two (2) years' experience of reading and interpreting complex mechanical and electrical drawings, sketches, and schematics (P&ID).
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in electrical and mechanical fields of maintenance work.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience with voltage levels up to 480v.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience with basic computer skills, including ability to complete maintenance documentation, communication via email, access and retrieve information from the Internet, etc.
Minimum of two (2) years of proficient experience in operating at least two (2) of the following types of machine equipment: milling machines, drill, or punch presses (for metal fabrication), grinders (for metal fabrication), saws (for metal fabrication), shears, lathes, deburr/edge contouring machines, welding fabrication.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience with at least two of the following gauges: micrometers, vernier scales and calipers, and dial indicators.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience with each of the following: (a) troubleshooting mechanical and/or hydraulic systems; (b) troubleshooting and servicing control circuits; (c) industrial wiring; (d) 3-phase systems.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience with: (a) troubleshooting mechanical and/or hydraulic/pneumatic systems; (b) precision coupling and shaft alignment; (c) precision fitting.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience with manual welding.
Proficient with basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and Shop Math, including decimals and fractions.
Able to perform mechanical measurements and visual inspections, as required.
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 operate forklifts and/or cranes to handle heavy materials.
Physically able to manually lift up to 50 lbs.
Capable of manipulating bulky, heavy machinery and parts, sometimes in awkward positions.
Strong ability to distinguish color variations.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.
Must be able to successfully pass the Nuclear Safety Training Test (for controlled area assignments).
Must be medically and mentally capable of wearing appropriate respiratory equipment (for controlled area assignments).
Must pass all required IROFS testing elements (for controlled area assignments).

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in a maintenance specialty or trade school.
Experience machine leveling, installation, and set-up experience.
Tube Reducer experience.
Formal certification for operating forklifts and/or cranes.

Responsibilities

Setting up, maintaining, altering, installing, repairing, or rearranging complex equipment or machines and their related controls.
Diagnosing equipment malfunctions and performing corrections with minimal supervision.
Tearing down, overhauling, and reassembling intricate mechanisms, machines, and apparatus involving complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and lubricating systems.
Providing mechanical or electrical service on various types of machines or equipment.
Servicing and repairing various systems and components for chemical or caustic equipment such as tanks, piping, and sumps.
Performing repair or preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment.
Working with 480 voltage and below, including changing motors, contactors, overloads, motor starters, relays, and 277v lighting.
Installing, repairing, or servicing facility or production systems and their related controls such as water, sanitary, generators, compressors, chemicals, compressed air, gas, steam, plumbing, and waste treatment.
Performing the most difficult repairing, installing, or adjusting of machines or equipment, and performing work outside of specialty under direction.
Operating machines and equipment to check work performed and demonstrate satisfactory operating condition.
Coordinating re-start of equipment with operators to ensure satisfactory operation after repairs.
Operating various types of moving equipment used in installation and repair work, such as forklift trucks, platform lift trucks, mobile cranes, and hoists.
Performing other maintenance services besides own specialty.
Performing duties and tasks conforming to all safety regulations and procedures.
Keeping facilities, materials, and work areas clean and orderly, exercising good housekeeping practices.
Operating and maintaining equipment under specific plant permits and other regulations such as NPDES, DWQ, NRC, etc., including correct documentation and follow-up.
Using a shop work order system, including logging time, entering failure notes, and pertinent information.
Working with minimal supervision and making independent sound process judgments.
Continuous adherence to all areas of industrial, radiation, and criticality safety regulations and requirements.
Interacting with team leaders, maintenance coordinators, production advisors, and other personnel to ensure setup and maintenance activities are consistent with production priorities.
Assisting operators in troubleshooting process equipment issues.
Reading and interpreting technical prints and/or effectively understanding and following oral instructions.
Performing other relevant duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date)