Job Description Summary

The GE Greenville Gas turbine Maintenance Technician Apprentice Program combines both academic studies and on-the-job training to develop the fundamentals required to become a skilled Maintenance Technician with GE Power.

Job Description

Duties:

• Safely perform simple to complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repairs on a variety of precision production machinery and equipment, adhering to company, state and federal safety rules and regulations.
• Learn basic machine operation, including CNC M-codes for manual manipulation of machine function to assist in troubleshooting without an operator present.
• Troubleshoot, repair, service, install/uninstall, move, level, and align a variety of production machinery and equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment using electrical controls such as, robotics, programmable logic controllers and computer numerical controls.
• Efficiently utilize Microsoft Office tools as well as correctly and accurately enter work order data into the Maintenance Management System (Maximo) for reporting and trending data
• Demonstrate Accurate utilization of all types of precision machinist measuring and maintenance test equipment associated with the evaluation of function and repair to production machinery and facility equipment.
• Operate various material-moving equipment (e.g., forklifts, scissor lifts, genie-booms, and bridge/jib/gantry cranes).
• Demonstrate safe and effective utilization of various mechanical hand tools, machinist associated shop equipment such as mills, grinders, lathes, and tooling.
• Demonstrate ability to safely and efficiently follow procedures to execute preventative and predictive maintenance as required.
• Demonstrate ownership of safety, quality, and productivity as it relates to daily maintenance responsibilities to improve plant goals and objectives.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and in a team environment, assist other craft members and operations to ensure equipment is ready to meets production schedules.
• Participate in Team activities for Human Resources, Problem Solving, 5S, Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing promoting continuous improvements projects.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Successfully pass an Accredited Community College Entrance Exam
• Successfully pass a Select Manufacturing Aptitude Assessment (SAMS)
• During the program, assessments are conducted at 6-month intervals for apprentices to validate the program effectiveness as well as the demonstration of individual knowledge and skills ability.
• A 3.0 cumulative GPA is required, in addition all core classes such as AC/DC circuits, PLC, Robotics, Hydraulic and Pneumatics, etc. apprentices are also required to achieve a 3.0 or higher to ensure our students understand technical concepts.

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires the employee to perform work while standing a minimum of 7 hours per day and the ability to carry up to 40lbs on a frequent basis. Must demonstrate ability to conduct repetitive motion tasks daily and climb stairs and ladders when necessary.
• Ability to work above or below floor level and in confined spaces.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Ability and willingness to work normal operating hours such as 1st shift (6:45AM-2:45PM), 2nd shift (2:45-10:45 PM) or 3rd shift (10:45-6:45AM).
• In addition, business needs may require overtime, or weekend shifts.
• Perform other assigned duties as required.

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