Turbine Generator Service Technician (Winder)
About The Position
As a Turbine Generator Service Technician (Winder), you will perform operations involving the inspection, disassembly, assembly, repair, refurbishment, and maintenance of all mechanical and electrical components in Turbine Generators, with emphasis on the Generator Rotating Field. This is a 4-week rotating shift position. Essential responsibilities include performing mechanical disassembly, refurbish & reassembly of generator rotors in a high quality and timely fashion using induction heating machines, large propane torches, overhead cranes and various hand and power tools. The role also involves performing work according to technical drawings, work procedures and work orders with minimal supervision, brazing copper winding connectors, performing and assisting with all generator electrical diagnostic tests, troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues, and participating in continuous improvement projects and lean action work outs.
Requirements
- High School Diploma / GED or Equivalent
- 2 years of relevant work experience
- Must be able to work a variety of 4‑week rotating shifts, including rotating 1st and 2nd shifts (7:00am–3:30pm / 3:00pm–11:30pm) and/or extended schedules (7:00am–5:30pm and 5:00pm–3:30am)
- This position is 100% onsite at GE Richmond Service Center
- Ability and willingness to work overtime, including off-hours, weekends, and holidays
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future
- Must successfully complete a drug screen and background check
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree / Trade School Degree
- Minimum of 2 years of experience with small to large generators, electric motors, stator and/or electrical component winding
- Minimum of 3 years of experience with assembling / disassembling end bells / retaining rings
- Minimum of 3 years of experience brazing, either by torch, carbon or induction
- Experience performing electrical testing
- Apprenticeship card from state certified apprenticeship programs
Responsibilities
- Perform mechanical disassembly, refurbish & reassembly of generator rotors in high quality and timely fashion using induction heating machines, large propane torches, overhead cranes and various hand and power tools (i.e., removal and installation of coupling, fans, retaining rings, blower hubs, wedges, blocking, copper coils)
- Perform work according to technical drawings, work procedures and work orders with minimal supervision
- Braze copper winding connectors either by propane torches, carbon resistance or induction heaters
- Perform and assist with all generator electrical diagnostic tests according to testing procedures
- Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues
- Participate in continuous improvement projects and lean action work outs
Benefits
- Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
- Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
- Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
- Tuition assistance
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time-off for vacation or illness
- Geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas
- $2.00/hour shift differential hourly rate increase
- 12 paid holidays
- Two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
