Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician

GE-Vernova-; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maintenance Technician at Metem, a GE Power business, performs preventive, routine and reactive maintenance on production equipment, including CNC machines and pumps. You will troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems and calibrate instruments to ensure optimal performance.

Strong candidates will have an associated technical degree or equivalent experience, and the ability to work 2nd or 3rd shift.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or trade school in a technical field and a minimum of 3 years’ maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment OR a high school diploma/GED equivalent and a minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work 2nd shift: Mon-Fri 2pm-10pm or 3rd shift: Mon-Fri 10pm-6am

Responsibilities

• Perform predictive, preventative, corrective and routine maintenance on production equipment
• Repair, maintain and troubleshoot CNC machines
• Repair, assemble and install electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic systems
• Calibrate process control equipment and instrumentation
• Rebuild, install, and make field repairs on centrifugal and diaphragm pumps
• Maintain motor starters, variable frequency drives, and servo controls
• Install piping, conduit, and raceway systems
• Perform facilities and building maintenance
• Document work activities using CMM

Skills

Preventive maintenance

CNC repair experience

Electrical/mechanical systems

PLC/CNC controls experience

Troubleshooting

Teamwork and independence

Education

Associate degree or trade school in technical field

High school diploma/GED + 5 years maintenance exp.

Tools

CMM documentation

Pumps & hydraulics

Servo controls and VFDs

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Maintenance Technician safely and independently performs preventive, routine and reactive maintenance tasks. This role is at Metem, a GE Power business. Metem offers cooling hole technologies in the power generation and aerospace industries to increase engine efficiency. We offer one of the most comprehensive suites of non-conventional and conventional machining services in a sophisticated, knowledgeable, experienced, flexible, environmentally conscious way.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform predictive, preventative, corrective and routine maintenance on production equipment

• Repair, maintain and troubleshoot CNC machines

• Repair, assemble and install electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic systems

• Calibrate process control equipment and instrumentation.

• Rebuild, install, and make field repairs on centrifugal and diaphragm pumps

• Maintain motor starters, variable frequency drives, and servo controls

• Install piping, conduit, and raceway systems

• Perform facilities and building maintenance

• Document work activities using CMM

Qualifications/Requirements

• Associate degree or Trade School in a technical fieldand a minimum of 3 years’ maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment OR a high school diploma/GED equivalent and a minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment

• Ability to work 2nd shift: Monday - Friday 2pm - 10pm or
  3rd shift: Monday - Friday 10pm - 6am

Eligibility Requirements

• 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

• Ability and willingness to work overtime and weekends, as required

• Ability and willingness to qualify for / utilize specialized personal protective equipment as required for the position, including arc flash and fall protection

• Ability and willingness to obey all safety rules, including wearing personal protective equipment (i.e., steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection in designated areas)

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, mechanical / electrical schematics, and other specifications to determine repair method for failed components

• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and electronic principles

• Proficiency in electro-mechanical systems, servos, hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, and industrial controls

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

• Experience with PLC, CNC, and other electronic controls

• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently

• Self-motivated and results driven

The base hourly pay range for this position is $30 -$45 hr. This position is also eligible for10% shift differential.

This posting is expected to close when a suitable candidate is identified.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova 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.

GE Vernova 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

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position only: The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on August 06, 2026.

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). GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.