Manufacturing Tech III (2nd Shift, M-F, 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM)

MS0074 GE Medical Systems, L.L.C.; West Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

GE HealthCare is seeking a Wet Chemistry Manufacturing Technician on second shift to support the processing of scintillator materials at our Milwaukee site. You will operate chemical reactors, manage loading/unloading from freezers and ovens, collect data, sample products, and perform analytical testing (ICP and PSA) to support safe, efficient production.

This role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, collaboration with engineering, and strict adherence to quality and EHS procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree with 2+ years experience in chemical manufacturing.
• Ability to understand and interpret basic written technical information.
• Proactive, organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Analytical mindset with ability to identify trends and communicate findings.

Responsibilities

• Run end-to-end wet-chem unit operations and operate reactors across processing steps.
• Manage filter press, freezer, microwave, and unloaders; perform sample prep for tests.
• Prepare ICP/PSA samples; document results and communicate abnormalities promptly.
• Maintain documentation, ensure compliance with procedures and QMS.
• Support safety, 5S, and EHS requirements; escalate hazards as needed.
• Support production flow, shift handoffs, and process status communication.
• Assist troubleshooting and preventive maintenance to protect yield and costs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data interpretation

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Chemistry or Technology related fields, or Associates degree with 2+ years technical experience

Job description

Job Description Summary

GE HealthCare is seeking a Wet Chemistry Manufacturing Technician - Second Shift to support the processing of scintillator materials. This role includes production activities such as operating chemical reactors and loading/unloading materials from freezers and ovens, as well as data collection, product sampling, analytical testing (Particle Size Analysis and ICP), and the handling of both liquid and solid chemicals. As a Wet Chemistry Production Technician, your responsibilities will extend beyond meeting daily production targets to include direct troubleshooting and collaboration with the engineering team to support safe, efficient, and high-quality operations. At our Milwaukee site, teams design and manufacture the X-ray tubes and detectors at the heart of GE HealthCare's CT imaging systems. It is unique, precise, and meaningful work, helping deliver the diagnostic imaging technology that clinicians and patients rely on worldwide. GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our mission is to improve lives in the moments that matter. Unlock your ambition, turn ideas into world-changing realities, and join an organization where every voice makes a difference, and every difference builds a healthier world.

Responsibilities

• Run end-to-end wet-chem unit operations: Operate wet chem reactors through chemical processing steps including dissolving/soaking/re-heating/holding states
• Manage filter press and freezer/microwave/unloader
• Execute precipitations and blend sampling
• Coordinate transfers when batches are ready to send downstream
• Perform in-process testing and sample prep: Prepare ICP/PSA samples using laboratory equipment, document results accurately, and promptly communicate abnormal conditions or trends, supporting quality tracking for engineering team
• Own documentation & compliance: Complete production and quality records accurately and on time while following established procedures, quality requirements, and the Quality Management System
• Lead with Safety and 5S: Follow EHS requirements, use appropriate PPE, maintain a clean and organized workspace, and proactively identify and address safety concerns; and report/contain hazards (e.g., cracked tray disposition; dopant vessel held for cleaning)
• Maintain production flow & communication: Meet production targets, provide thorough shift handoffs, communicate process status effectively, and escalation issues that could impact safety, quality, or delivery
• Protect yield & cost: Handle equipment and raw materials correctly (e.g., hoist alum/dopant materials safely; monitor scale stability vs. agitator effects), minimize operator-induced scrap and rework, identify process abnormalities, and support troubleshooting and preventive maintenance activities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Chemistry or Technology related fields, or an Associates degree (or local equivalent 2 year degree) and 2 or more years technical experience in Chemical manufacturing
• Proficiency to understand and interpret basic written technical information
• Demonstrated ability to work well with limited direction and information
• Highly detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently throughout the process
• Proactive, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly
• The ability to analyze data, identify trends, and communicate findings clearly will be key to supporting our team’s success

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in Chemical Manufacturing or a chemist background
• A strong background in chemistry would be a major asset, especially when it comes to understanding and troubleshooting issues related to materials and quality

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Additional Information

• GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation
• Relocation Assistance Provided: No

We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

GE HealthCare 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 HealthCare 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).

While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.

At GE HealthCare, we see possibilities through innovation. We’re partnering with our customers to fulfill healthcare’s greatest potential through groundbreaking medical technology, intelligent devices, and care solutions. Better tools enabling better patient care. Together, we are not only building a healthier future but living our purpose to create a world where healthcare has no limits.