Union Plumber Steamfitter - GE Aerospace Research (1st Shift)

GE Aerospace•Elgin Township, IL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This role follows a 9/80 schedule; Monday - Thursday hours are 7-4pm, every other Friday is an 8 hour shift, and off the next Friday. Overtime is uncapped. Job Description Layout, design, install, assemble, fabricate, maintain, test and repair pipes and fittings of mechanical utility piping systems, chillers that include hot water, chilled water, steam, compressed air, sewer, chemicals, fuel oil, gasses and other related systems following local and state codes. Read and understand system prints and schematics. In this role, you will be required to move and work in confined spaces, and to work from ladders, scaffolding and bucket truck platform. Travel to jobs over a 50+ acre campus with many hills and stairs.

Requirements

AAS degree in Mechanical or Plant Utilities Technology or AOS degree in HVAC or Construction & Maintenance or High school diploma or GED
Journeyman Steamfitter License or Completion of 2 years of a Plumber/Steamfitter Apprentice Program (considered 3rd year apprentice) or 3 years work experience as a Plumber / Steamfitter in a Manufacturing Facility (with references) or Military Training Course in related field or Licensed NYS Plumber
Must be 18 years or older
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
You must submit your application for employment on the careers page at www.gecareers.com to be considered.

Responsibilities

Installs pipes and fixtures, such as sinks and toilets, for water, gas, steam, air, or other liquids
Installs supports for pipes, equipment, and fixtures prior to installation
Assembles fittings and valves for installation
Modifies length of pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing materials as needed for a building
Uses saws and pipe cutters as necessary
Installs heating and air-conditioning systems, including water heaters
Collaborates with contractors, construction workers, electricians, pipefitters, and steamfitters in installing and repairing plumbing
Tests plumbing systems for leaks and other problems
Analyses problem and identifies appropriate tools and materials for repair
Follows health and safety standards and complies with building codes
Uses a CMMS documenting the problem and summary of actions taken
Performs inspections of plumbing systems to identify and replace worn parts
Backflow Assembly Tester Certification

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
prescription drug coverage
access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
Employee Assistance Program
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan 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