3rd Shift Maintenance technician

Asheville, Inc.; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Maintenance Technician to ensure production equipment operates efficiently. The role involves planning, maintaining, and repairing machinery, along with training staff and leading technical problem-solving initiatives. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and some maintenance experience, alongside strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of Maintenance experience required.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds repeatedly and occasionally lift heavier loads.
• Conform to all EHS guidelines and wear proper PPE.

Responsibilities

• Plans, installs, maintains, rebuilds, and repairs machinery.
• Performs maintenance and PM on various systems.
• Trains production technical personnel and leads problem-solving groups.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple assignments

Strong communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

**Job Description Summary**

Maintains production and facility support equipment to planned production and quality specifications. Responsibility includes electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, utility systems, and facility equipment components. Leads problem solving groups and trains other Technicians.

**Job Description**

**Essential Functions:**

+ Plans, installs, maintains, rebuilds, and repairs a wide variety of machinery requiring the use of ordinary and specialized tools and devices

+ Performs maintenance and PM’s on electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic/hydraulic systems

+ Assumes an active role in the output and quality of equipment in assigned area

+ Trains production technical and support personnel as required

+ Acts as the team leader in completion of special technical problem resolution assignments and manages structured groups within maintenance organization

**Additional Functions:**

+ Completes work orders and log work into Maximo program.

+ Maintains equipment function by conducting proper PM’s

+ Actively participates in continuous improvement, lean concepts and team activities

+ Additional activities: May be required to setup and use ladders and hand and power trucks

+ Perform associated duties as required

+ Maintain a clean and orderly work area

**Qualifications/Requirements:**

+ High school diploma or equivalent

+ 1+ years of Maintenance experience

+ Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds repetitively, occasionally lift up to 35 pounds non-repetitively, and sometimes lift over 35 pounds with assistance

+ Conform to all EHS guidelines including, but not limited to, wearing proper PPE

+ Must be able to work in an area where there may be moderate noise intensity (85 to 89.9 dBs) and areas where hearing protection is required

+ Must be able to work in an area where there may be dust, fumes, or smoke (not over OSHA Permissible Exposure Levels) due to normal machining operations.

**Desired Characteristics:**

+ Strong interpersonal skills and drive

+ Ability to work independently

+ Strong problem-solving skills

+ Knowledge of manufacturing processes

+ Knowledge of manufacturing safety

+ Strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail

+ Ability to manage multiple assignments and achieve successful results

+ Strong oral and written communication skills

+ Demonstrate the ability to work within a team environment

_This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government._

**Additional Information**

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

**Relocation Assistance Provided:** No

GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.