Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift at Minnetonka

Job Description

GE is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation.

The Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd shift will maintain safety, quality, and production by ensuring safe operation of machinery and mechanical equipment. This individual will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing complex industrial machines. They require knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and trouble-shooting industrial equipment utilizing PLC, relay, and control circuits. May also machine, fabricate, weld, or modify parts for equipment.

Essential Responsibilities

In addition you will:

Observe all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies and procedures, including housekeeping practices and participation in EHS meetings, investigations, and audits

Maintain department housekeeping and equipment in good operating condition

Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive and predictive maintenance required on machinery and mechanical equipment; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturers instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions

Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments

Remove defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts

Determine changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments

Adjust functional parts or devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges

Fabricate repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment

Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventorie by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt

Provide mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests

Prepare mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends

Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing technical publications

Maintain continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs

Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Draw or modify prints and schematics for new equipment or equipment upgrades

Design / build equipment, jigs, and fixtures

Perform troubleshooting on PLC (Programmable Logic Control), ladder logic, and control circuits

Perform and document routine preventive and predictive maintenance

Evaluate processes and make recommendations for improvements

Provide assistance and training to other maintenance and department personnel as directed

Perform any additional duties as assigned by Supervisor and Facilitator

These duties and responsibilities are not exhaustive and will be supplemented as necessary

Job Requirements

High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 2 years of experience as machine operator or machinist, including job experience performing shop math calculations such as fraction and decimal equivalents, machine operation, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of automated equipment

Vocational certification in related field OR Minimum of 3 years of related work experience

Eligibility Requirements:

Ability and willingness to work overtime

Ability and willingness to work on a rotating schedule that includes regular weekend coverage

Ability and willingness to work a 12 hour shift schedule

Ability and willingness to wear personal protective equipment, for example safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, and safety shoes

Be 18 years or older

Be willing to take a drug test & submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process

Possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE 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 background investigation and drug screen.

Desired Characteristics

Equipment Maintenance

Technical Understanding

Deals with Uncertainty

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Troubleshooting knowledge of PLC (Programmable Logic Control) operation and programming, Ladder Logic, and Control Circuits

Working knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics

Possesses sound working knowledge of electrical principles and control circuits

Possesses knowledge for operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of precision slot dies

Experience troubleshooting and maintaining web-handling equipment

Demonstrates creativity in identifying problems and developing solutions

Provides own common hand tools

Possesses machining (Lathe and Mill) and welding (MIG / TIG) skills

Possesses PLC Programming and Ladder Logic Skills

Learns, understands and is able to implement all policies, practices and procedures

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Country: USA, State: Minnesota, City: Minnetonka, Company: GE Power & Water.