Water Spider

GE Vernova • Allentown, PA

1d • $26 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

The Lean Water Spider plays a crucial role in maintaining the smooth operation of the manufacturing floor by ensuring timely delivery of materials, tools, and information to production teams. This role also involves operating CNC machines to support production activities. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of lean manufacturing principles, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to operate CNC machinery.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of one year experience with material handling
• Minimum of one year experience operating CNC Equipment, power tool equipment
• This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government export restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents and protected individuals (e.g., certain refugees and asylees)). GE will require proof of status prior to employment.
• Physical activity required includes bending, reaching, lifting and prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• May lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work overtime including occasional weekend shifts
• Willingness to wear personal protective equipment, for example: safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, and safety shoes

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a Water Spider or in a similar role
• Excellent communication, organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to follow written instructions and take verbal instructions for multiple assembly tasks in a manufacturing shop environment
• Working knowledge of scanning equipment, internal database tracking and computerized systems
• Demonstrates a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and self-motivation

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machines to produce consumable parts for operations according to specified designs and quality standards.
• Allocates product to appropriate racks and or bin location according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, brand, or product code
• Ensure that materials are stocked and organized efficiently to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
• Replenish supplies and materials at workstations to keep production flowing smoothly.
• Assists in the handling of materials and items from receiving area to designated bin locations
• Assists with execution of weekly cycle counts to ensure inventory integrity
• Effectively maneuvers through computer system in order to perform specified duties
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment in accordance with 5S principles
• Reports damages and discrepancies to request reimbursement or re-shipment
• Work closely with production teams and provides regular updates on material status.

Benefits

• GE employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com)
• Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
• A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
• GE invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED