Mechanical Maintenance Technician “A”

General Electric; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves hands-on maintenance and troubleshooting of plant equipment in a fast-paced environment. You will lead initiatives in safety and quality while ensuring operational goals are met. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical systems and a commitment to excellence. Join a company that values innovation and teamwork, where your skills will contribute to impactful solutions in energy and manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Completed or in good standing in a recognized industrial maintenance program.
• 1+ years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance and troubleshoot plant equipment.
• Support daily workload based on safety and production requirements.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Pneumatic Systems

Vacuum Systems

Preventative Maintenance

Safety Practices

Education

Industrial Maintenance Degree

AA/AS Degree in Mechanical or Electrical

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Amp Meters

Gauges

Job description

**Job Description Summary**

GE offers a great work environment and challenging careers. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer for all, including minorities, women, protected veterans and disabled. GE works on things that matter. The best people and the best technologies taking on the toughest challenges. Finding solutions in energy, health and home, transportation and finance. Building, powering, moving and curing the world. Not just imagining. Doing. GE works.

The Mechanical Maintenance Technician will be a hands-on self-starter, supporting plant production process to meet all safety and operational goals. Work a rotating shift while performing day-to-day inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs of plant equipment in a PSM governed plant.

**Job Description**

Essential Responsibilities

+ Lead by example in all GE initiatives including EHS, HR, Six Sigma, Quality, and computerized maintenance management.

+ Complete maintenance tasks ranging from simple to very complex on mechanical, pneumatic, and vacuum systems in a 24 hour PSM facility.

+ Read and interpret P&IDs, equipment manuals, procedures and other specifications to determine the repair method on failed components.

+ Ability to perform mechanical maintenance in the installation and repair of equipment following safe-work practices utilizing hand tools, specialized tools, equipment and fixtures.

+ Follow established procedures to execute preventative and predictive maintenance as required.

+ Correctly and accurately complete document all maintenance actions, parts and time.

+ Support daily work load and maintenance requirements based on safety, defined plans & schedules, quality and production requirements.

+ Team focused, steps-in and willingly assist other crafts and operations department as required to ensure equipment is ready to meet productions schedules.

+ Ability to demonstrate flexibility in servicing production schedule requirements which at times will result in unscheduled emergency break-in work.

Qualifications/Requirements

+ Must have completed or be in good standing in a recognized industrial maintenance degree/technical program.

+ Ability and willigness to work a rotating shift schedule.

+ Must qualify for and utilize specialized personal protective equipment as required for the position including arc flash, respirator, fall protection, etc.

+ Have good mobility, with the ability to climb stairs and ladders and occasionally required work at heights.

+ Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

Desired Characteristics

+ 1+ Years of hands-on maintenance experience as an Industrial Mechanic in a manufacturing environment.

+ AA/AS degree in mechanical, Electrical or industrial maintenance or completion of a craft apprenticeship, or equivalent number of years of education and industrial maintenance experience.

+ Strong knowledge of mechanics and the mechanical fit of components, assemblies & sub-assemblies as applied to the precision tolerance required for maintaining and / or restoring the production machines to OEM specifications

+ Ability to use calipers, micrometers, amp meters and gauges while performing maintenance on plant equipment.

+ Vacuum pump, fiber winding and chemical plant experience

+ Takes initiative to meet target schedules, actively and continuously working to improve processes and procedures.

+ History of working effectively with co-workers, leaders, and other employees.

_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.