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The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together , we always look for a better way , and we create possibilities .

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Make it at the Park! Join the GE Appliances team in a high-energy, production facility environment. Our Maintenance Technicians support appliance manufacturing operations to ensure equipment reliability and uptime in support of safety, quality, delivery, and meeting cost objectives. This is an essential industrial maintenance role involving machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.

The wage for this position is $33.57 + $1.50 differential for off-shifts.

Position

Industrial Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

Location

USA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair and improve hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and mechanical equipment.

• Diagnose and troubleshoot VFD’s and Servo Drives, setting and adjusting parameters and replacement of such devices.

• Perform preventive maintenance.

• Complete shop records and use reporting systems following established procedures.

• Provide quick response to maintenance requests and calls from maintenance leadership and manufacturing operations teams.

• Follow safe work methods and procedures to avoid injury to self and co-workers or damage to company property, including use of all required personal protective equipment, following safety precautions (e.g. LOTO), ensuring machine guards, etc.

• Perform welding and plumbing as needed.

• Follow proper housekeeping standards to ensure clean and organized maintenance work areas.

• Operate motorized equipment, including but not limited to scissor lifts, JLGs, fork trucks, etc.

• Use a wide range of powered tools and hand tools and vibratory tools/equipment

What You'll Bring to Our Team

Must meet one of the following requirements:

• Certified Journeyman with 1 or more years of experience in Electrical or Mechanical trades.

OR

• Associate degree in electrical or mechanical field with at least 2 years of current, hands-on working experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment

OR

• Technical training with military service and 5 years' experience in general maintenance in a industrial/manufacturing environment

OR

• 5 years of current, hands-on working maintenance experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment

Additional Requirements:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess experience working with 480V, 220V, 120V, and low volt DC electrical controls and systems and the ability to read and understand electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics.

• PLC experience preferred. Understanding of PLC logic, performing minor editing and programming changes.

• 5 year's experience acquired through apprenticeship in Industrial Maintenance related field

Working Conditions

• Perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation, including, but not limited to:

• Perform work in a loud/noisy environment

• Change shifts and work overtime and weekends, as required

• Work with parts/equipment which may be hot, cold, and/or wet

• Work outside in all weather conditions and work at heights

• Use a wide range of powered tools and hand tools and vibratory tools/equipment

• Prolonged standing, frequently handling various parts for assembly, frequent walking, reaching at waist level, pushing/pulling, grasping/squeezing, pinching

• Have fine motor dexterity, neck flexion, and be able to use air tools

• Be able to reach overhead, reach at shoulder level, reach at knee and floor level

• Bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, crawling, ladder/stair climbing, pivoting, twisting, neck extension/rotation, shoulder circumduction, lying supine and using vibratory tools also required

• Handling and lifting of parts and/or equipment (lifting minimum of 86 lbs., carrying 62 lbs., and pushing/pulling, 75 lbs. required)

Our Culture

At GE Appliances, creativity meets passion and conversations lead to exceptional outcomes and experiences. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that everyone brings to GE Appliances. We believe a diverse workplace, where everyone is included and people can be their true and authentic selves, fosters creativity and innovation. We know our differences are our greatest strength. The very best innovations across every function of a company come from diverse teams. Our commitment to ensuring a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued allows employees to perform at their best, every day. Diversity at GE Appliances helps us achieve zero distance to our owners, innovate smartly and connect to the communities and customers we serve. We encourage and support the ideas, aspirations, and the wellbeing of everyone - our employees and our communities

GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.

GE Appliances 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 Appliances participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S

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