Industrial Maintenance Technician – 2nd Shift

GE Appliances; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 52,348 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

GE Appliances is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Technician for the 2nd shift in Louisville, KY. The role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and mechanical equipment to ensure uptime, safety and quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The position requires a journeyman or equivalent with 5+ years in industrial maintenance; preferred PLC experience and ability to read schematics.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience with 480V, 220V, 120V and DC controls preferred.
• Ability to read electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic schematics.
• PLC experience preferred; basic editing and changes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair and improve hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Diagnose VFDs and servo drives, set and adjust parameters.
• Perform preventive maintenance and welding/plumbing as needed.
• Follow safety procedures including LOTO and keep work areas clean.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Electrical systems

Mechanical maintenance

VFD/Servo drives

Welding

Plumbing

LOTO safety

Education

Journeyman certification

Associates degree in Electrical/Mechanical

Military technical training

Industrial maintenance experience (5 yrs)

Tools

None listed

Job description

## Industrial Maintenance Technician – 2nd ShiftApplylocations: USA, Louisville, KYtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ-26301At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.” As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together. The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: *we come together*, *we always look for a better way*, and *we create possibilities*.Interested in joining us on our journey?Make it at the Park! Join the GE Appliances team in a high-energy, production facility environment. Our Maintenance Technicians support appliance manufacturing operations to ensure equipment reliability and uptime in support of safety, quality, delivery, and meeting cost objectives. This is an essential industrial maintenance role involving machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment. The starting rate for this position is $38.50/hr + $1.50 Shift Differential## ## PositionIndustrial Maintenance Technician – 2nd Shift## ## LocationUSA, Louisville, KY## How You'll Create Possibilities**Maintain, troubleshoot, repair and improve hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and mechanical equipment****· Diagnose and troubleshoot VFD’s and Servo Drives, setting and adjusting parameters and replacement of such devices****· Perform preventive maintenance****· Complete shop records and use reporting systems following established procedures****· Provide quick response to maintenance requests and calls from maintenance leadership and manufacturing operations teams****· Follow safe work methods and procedures to avoid injury to self and co-workers or damage to company property, including use of all required personal protective equipment, following safety precautions (e.g. LOTO), ensuring machine guards, etc.****· Perform welding and plumbing as needed****· Follow proper housekeeping standards to ensure clean and organized maintenance work areas****· Operate motorized equipment, including but not limited to scissor lifts, JLGs, fork trucks, etc.****· Use a wide range of powered tools and hand tools and vibratory tools/equipment**## What You'll Bring to Our Team**Must meet ONE of the following requirements:*** **Certified Journeyman with 1 or more years of experience in Electrical or Mechanical trades OR*** **Associates Degree in Electrical or Mechanical field with at least 2 years of current, hands-on working experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment OR*** **Technical training with military service and 5 years' experience in general maintenance in a industrial/manufacturing environment OR*** **5 years of current, hands-on working maintenance experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment****Additional Requirements:*** **Must have a high school diploma or GED****Preferred Qualifications*** **Possess experience working with 480V, 220V, 120V, and low volt DC electrical controls and systems and the ability to read and understand electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics*** **PLC experience preferred. Understanding of PLC logic, performing minor editing and programming changes*** **5 year's experience acquired through apprenticeship in Industrial Maintenance related field.****Working Conditions*** **Perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation, including, but not limited to:*** **Perform work in a loud/noisy environment*** **Change shifts and work overtime and weekends, as required*** **Work with parts/equipment which may be hot, cold, and/or wet*** **Work outside in all weather conditions and work at heights*** **Use a wide range of powered tools and hand tools and vibratory tools/equipment*** **Prolonged standing, frequently handling various parts for assembly, frequent walking, reaching at waist level, pushing/pulling, grasping/squeezing, pinching*** **Have fine motor dexterity, neck flexion, and be able to use air tools*** **Be able to reach overhead, reach at shoulder level, reach at knee and floor level*** **Bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, crawling, ladder/stair climbing, pivoting, twisting, neck extension/rotation, shoulder circumduction, lying supine and using vibratory tools also required*** **Handling and lifting of parts and/or equipment (lifting minimum of 86 lbs., carrying 62 lbs., and pushing/pulling, 75 lbs. required)**## **Our Culture**Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities. This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices. By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.GE Appliances 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 Appliances participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S*If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply, please send an e-mail to [e-mail]*