Maintenance A - Mech/Elec

GE Vernova • Wilmington, NC

13d • $36 - $41

About The Position

2nd Shift Maintenance A – Mechanical & Electrical perform 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. This position is for 2nd shift. Working hours are 3PM – 11PM. Overtime may be necessary at times to support business need. The starting pay for this position will be $36.04/hour progressing to $40.75/hour after 6 months of satisfactory performance. While working the off-shift, you will receive an additional night-shift adder of $1, this transitions to 10% after 5 years of service. This role is eligible for an additional $2 an hour for working in our ACA.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must have 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.
• Must be proficient with basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and Shop Math, including decimals and fractions.
• 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.
• Must be able to operate forklifts and/or cranes to handle heavy materials. A formal certification is preferred.
• Must be physically able to manually lift of up to 50 lbs.
• Must be capable of manipulating of bulky, heavy machinery and parts, sometimes in awkward positions.
• This role requires a strong ability to distinguish color variations
• 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).
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in a maintenance specialty or trade school desired.
• Experience machine leveling, installation, and set-up experience is highly desirable.
• Tube Reducer experience is highly desirable.
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• 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 with 480 voltage and below. This includes the changing of motors, contactors, overloads, motor starters, relays, 277v lighting and more.
• 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.
• Performs duties and tasks conforming to all safety regulations and procedures.
• Keeps facilities, materials and work areas clean and orderly, exercising good housekeeping practices.
• Responsible for operating and maintaining equipment under specific plant permits and other regulations such as NPDES, DWQ, NRC, Etc. Activities would include correct documentation and follow up to insure compliance.
• Required to use a shop work order system, including logging time, entering failure notes and any pertinent information into the work order comments.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and make independent sound process judgments.
• Responsible for continuous adherence to all areas of industrial, radiation, and criticality safety regulations and requirements.
• Interact with team leaders, maintenance coordinators, production advisors and other personnel to ensure setup and maintenance activities are consistent with production priorities.
• Assists operators in troubleshooting process equipment issues.
• Required to read and interpret technical prints and/or effectively understand and follow oral instructions.
• Other relevant duties as assigned

Benefits

• Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance and 12 paid holidays.
• New hires also two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED