Facilities Maintenance Technician 1st shift

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment with a focus on Kilns, Furnaces, Vacuum Induction Melter, Boilerclave, Caustic Autoclave and HVAC.
• Repair and maintain mechanical and hydraulic components of production machines and equipment, following technical specifications using hand tools, power tools, or precision measuring instruments. 
• Assemble, install, and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems, per specifications and plumbing codes. 
• Investigate root cause of variety of equipment problems, develops repair procedures and implements repair.
• Observe and record readings of instruments such as thermometers, thermocouples, air flowmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and pressure and draft gauges.
• Study building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installations.
• Order and track material required for repairs
• Operate material handling equipment such as fork or scissor lifts
• Comply with LOTO and other safety regulations
• Ability to work with little direction or supervision

Qualifications/ Requirements:

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED), or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Seven to ten years’ prior experience in various maintenance disciplines with an emphasis on electrical work
• Ability to troubleshoot controllers (Allen Bradley and Rockwell PLC’s)
• Prior team and leadership experience
• Ability/prior experience reading technical manuals/materials and developing statements of work
• Ability to work OT as needed and must be available for emergency on call list

Desired Characteristics:

• Intermediate to Advances knowledge of electrical work in compliance with NEC; ability to read and understand electrical and electrical control schematics and install or repair electrical service.
• HMI and PLC experience
• Ability to repair mechanical equipment such as Vacuum and HT Furnaces, Automated equipment, etc.
• Maintenance and/or Electrical Certifications.  
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills
• Understanding of and experience reading technical manuals
• Ability to work with little direction or supervision
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent customer service to co-workers, customers, and vendors
• Ability to keep team informed of work progress, timelines, and issues
• Excellent attendance history

A look into some of the great benefits we offer!
11 Paid Holidays throughout the year (after 30 days)
Paid Vacation time (increased time based on years of service)
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Package on Day 1
Quarterly Goal Sharing Program
Referral and Tuition Reimbursement Program (after 6 months)
Employee Assistance Program
No city taxes for Beavercreek
401K with company match
Room for internal movement & promotional opportunities
Maternity/Paternity Leave (after 1 year)
 

What it’s like at our GE Aviation Manufacturing Facility:

Safety. Your safety is important to us, so we provide most protective gear including hearing protection if needed.  Strong safety focus with daily/monthly reviews and we have been awarded OSHAS’s highest safety rating. GE Aviation provides a $75 voucher towards the purchase of safety shoes as well as a voucher for safety prescription glasses if needed.
Surroundings. You’ll be operating and working around moving machines – stand-up forklifts, mobile carts, cranes, etc. Due to normal machining operations there may be dust, fumes, or smoke (not over OSHA Permissible Exposure Levels (PEL)).
Inclusive Culture. Team oriented, ability to share ideas and make recommendations with peers and leadership
Activity. In addition to sitting and standing while operating equipment, some activities may require standing in one place for long periods, walking around, or climbing stairs.
Temperature. Most areas are climate controlled

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