Military DoD SkillBridge Internship - Maintenance Technician - Weekend Shift

GE Aerospace•Springdale, AR

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Military DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. SkillBridge connects Service members with industry partners in real-world job experiences under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. Separating Service members can be granted up to 180 days of permissive duty to focus solely on training full-time with approved industry partners after unit commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) provides written authorization and approval. GE Aerospace as a SkillBridge partner offers real-world training and work experience in in-demand fields of work while having the opportunity to evaluate the Service member’s suitability for the work. Military DoD SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from GE Aerospace, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members. Our ACSC facility develops and conducts a wide array of engine component repairs – including rotating parts, complex assemblies and nozzles on 29 different engine models. The maintenance technician will build, install, move, rearrange, and perform major/minor maintenance repair on all types of machine tool equipment and facilities. Will examine equipment to diagnose source of problem, dismantle, repair, replace parts, realign, adjust and reassemble as required. Work may include construction, welding, plumbing, carpentry, rigging, millwright and analyze/correct electrical power and control circuits. Will maintain preventive maintenance program on equipment and facilities. Work from sketches, prints, written and oral instructions. Will maintain necessary paperwork. Work to required levels of quality and efficiency. Will direct others and/or instruct others as required and perform related duties. Military backgrounds in maintenance, electrical/mechanical systems, or ground support equipment align well with this role.

Requirements

Active Military personnel on their last 180 days of Military service
High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Able to provide documentation of mechanical/electrical trade education program and/or 2 years military mechanical experience
2 years’ experience with industrial facilities maintenance work which could include welding, machine tool repair, pipe fitting, plumbing, rigging, millwright, carpentry, painting, and/or industrial electrical systems within the last 5 years.
Basic use of computers, applications, and keyboarding (e.g. email, Microsoft Excel, etc.)
Knowledge in industrial mechanical and C.N.C. controlled machine tools and related shop equipment
Ability to interpret basic faulty circuit components of interfaced mechanical and basic electrical systems
1 years’ experience reading, interpreting, and modifying mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic drawings and schematics
Basic working knowledge of electrical circuits and electronics
Proficient in the use of shop math as necessary, including fractions, and decimals

Nice To Haves

1+ years’ experience in performing maintenance on level and flow instruments, including pumps, and on various types of motors and drives
1+ years’ experience in the repair and maintenance of closed loop systems
1+ years’ experience in utilizing precision measuring equipment and machine tools such as drills, saws and sheers
Basic understanding / working knowledge of federal, state, and city safety and building codes
Basic understanding of chemical handling
1+ years’ experience in operating material handling and lifting devices, including ability to obtain forklift license as required
Self-direct daily work orders with a minimum of supervision
3+ years’ experience related to the installation, modification, and troubleshooting, and of high technology manufacturing or military equipment
3+ years’ experience related to mechanics of machine tools and related shop equipment
3+ years’ experience related to basic industrial electrical circuits (3-phase less than 600V), mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic devices
Work Experience in application and operation of mechanical and electrical precision measuring and testing equipment
1+ years’ experience using measuring devices such as micrometers, verniers, dial indicators and various gauges

Responsibilities

Build, install, move, rearrange, and perform major/minor maintenance repair on all types of machine tool equipment and facilities.
Examine equipment to diagnose source of problem, dismantle, repair, replace parts, realign, adjust and reassemble as required.
Work may include construction, welding, plumbing, carpentry, rigging, millwright and analyze/correct electrical power and control circuits.
Maintain preventive maintenance program on equipment and facilities.
Work from sketches, prints, written and oral instructions.
Maintain necessary paperwork.
Work to required levels of quality and efficiency.
Direct others and/or instruct others as required and perform related duties.