Maintenance Tech 1st Shift

GE Aerospace•Beavercreek, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician conducts preventive and corrective maintenance on tube and duct manufacturing equipment at GE Aerospace’s Beavercreek site. Equipment includes vacuum furnaces, CNC and manual mills and lathes, robotic and automated systems, hydraulic sizers, benders and presses, hydroform presses, dust collection systems, welders, and cleaning systems. The Beavercreek facility manufactures gas turbine tubes, ducts, and manifolds and also performs machining, fabrication, investment casting, product engineering, new product development, testing, repair, and overhaul. The role repairs and maintains mechanical and hydraulic components of production equipment, investigates equipment problems and their root causes, develops and implements repair procedures, and handles plumbing installation and repair according to specifications and codes. The technician records instrument readings, reviews plans and working drawings to determine required work aids and installation sequence, orders and tracks repair materials, operates material-handling equipment, and complies with lockout/tagout (LOTO) and other safety regulations. The position may involve high-risk or hazardous operations and work beyond a standard workweek. The technician must be available for overtime as needed and for the emergency on-call list. Wages start at $28.00 per hour and are based on experience. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Two years of prior experience in various maintenance disciplines.
Be at least 18 years old by the time of joining.
Ability and prior experience reading technical manuals or materials and developing statements of work.
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals.
Ability to work with little direction or supervision.
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent customer service with co-workers, customers, and vendors.
Ability to keep the team informed of work progress, timelines, and issues.
Excellent attendance history.
Willingness to learn and be coachable.
Ability to work overtime as needed and be available for the emergency on-call list.

Nice To Haves

Intermediate knowledge of electrical work in compliance with NEC.
Ability to read and understand electrical and electrical control schematics and install or repair electrical service.
HMI and PLC experience.
Ability to repair mechanical equipment such as vacuum and heat treat furnaces and automated equipment.
Maintenance and/or electrical certifications.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to troubleshoot Allen Bradley and Rockwell PLC controllers.
Prior team and leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on tube and duct manufacturing equipment.
Repair and maintain mechanical and hydraulic components of production machines and equipment using hand tools, power tools, or precision measuring instruments and following technical specifications.
Assemble, install, and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures for heating, water, and drainage systems in accordance with specifications and plumbing codes.
Investigate equipment problems, determine root causes, develop repair procedures, and implement repairs.
Observe and record readings from instruments such as thermometers, thermocouples, air flowmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and pressure and draft gauges.
Study building plans and working drawings to identify required work aids and the sequence of installations.
Order and track materials required for repairs.
Operate material-handling equipment such as fork lifts or scissor lifts.
Comply with LOTO and other safety regulations.
Communicate work progress, timelines, and issues to the team.
Work overtime as needed and be available for the emergency on-call list.