Maintenance Technician

GE Appliances; LaFayette (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in appliance manufacturing seeks a Maintenance Technician for its LaFayette location. You’ll ensure equipment reliability and safety, focusing on troubleshooting and repair in a high-energy manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates will possess technical skills and experience maintaining complex machinery and systems.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Certified Journeyman with 2 years in Electrical or Mechanical trade, or Associates or PLC experience.
• Understanding of electrical systems and controls; mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and respond to maintenance requests.
• Follow safety procedures to prevent injuries and maintain equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance

Mechanical Aptitude

Electrical Understanding

Safety Protocols

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Journeyman or Associates in Electrical/Mechanical

Technical Certifications

Job description

At 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, andwe create possibilities.

Interested in joining us on our journey?

This position will work night shift hours, 6:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. 48 hours one week and 36 the next, working every other weekend.

At 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, andwe create possibilities.

Interested in joining us on our journey?

This position will work night shift hours, 6:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. 48 hours one week and 36 the next, working every other weekend.

Position

Maintenance Technician

Location

USA, LaFayette, GA

How You'll Create Possibilities

Join Roper Corporation 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 cost objectives. It is an essential industrial maintenance role involving machine setup, troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.

We are committed to providing a safe environment for all employees. To name a few of our safety measures, we are providing and requiring face masks daily, installed state of the art thermal camera temperature checks stations at each building location and enhanced cleaning procedures. We also provide all necessary Personal Protective Equipment.

•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.

•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

Minimum Requirements:

•Must have a high school diploma, GED or GED equivalent and

•Certified Journeyman with 2 or more years of experience in one of the following trades: Electrical or Mechanical, OR

•Associates Degree or equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical field with at least 2 years of current hands-on working experience, OR

•PLC experience. Understanding of PLC logic, performing minor editing and programming changes

•Experience working with the following electrical diagrams: PLC logic, process flow diagrams, instrument flow diagrams and/or P&ID drawings

•Experience working with Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), Analog and digital AC/DC drive systems, pneumatic/hydraulic systems

•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

•Technical certifications a strong plus

•Mechanical aptitude – ability to understand basic mechanical concepts and relationships

•Proven ability to work with these factors:

•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

•Perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation, including, but not limited to:

•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, and using vibratory tools also required

•Handling and lifting of parts and/or equipment (minimum of 42 lbs. lifting/carrying and 25 lbf. pushing/pulling is 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

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GE Appliances, a Haier company, is more than a place to work. We imagine, design and build some of the world's best appliances. Our people strive to improve themselves, the company and the community—building challenging and rewarding careers along the way. We value diversity, teamwork, innovation and lean manufacturing. We work with some of the best people in the world who take pride in our products and thrive on challenges. More than a place to work, GE Appliances is a place of opportunity, a place to grow and a place to develop your career.