CMC Maintenance Technician; 1st shift

About GE Aerospace

Are you ready to elevate your future? You’ll be warmly welcomed at GE Aerospace where we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives.

You’ll learn and achieve as part of an on-going LEAN transformation. And, most importantly, you’ll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world.

Working at our Asheville Facilities

Our Asheville campus is the career home for people who share a commitment to learning, achieving and collaboration. The campus includes a facility for production of highly complex rotating parts engineered for commercial and military aircraft engines. In addition, our Ceramic Matrix Composites facility produces high-tech, more efficient components to power the world’s aircraft engines of tomorrow. With a product mix including shafts, seals, retainers, and discs, we’re bringing quality to enhance commercial, military, marine and industrial engine performance.

Maintains production, facility support equipment, and building/premises to planned production and quality specifications. Responsibility includes electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, utility systems, and facility equipment components. Responsible for the preservation, condition, and functionality of premises.

• Maintain, repair, install, adjust, and modify equipment as necessary.
• Basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and building management.
• Read, interpret, and follow basic blueprints, schematics, and instruction manuals as they apply to the facility and support equipment.
• Electrical skills and knowledge which includes:
  • Diagnosing issues in wiring, circuits, control panels, and electrical components.
  • Using tools such as multimeters, circuit testers, and oscilloscopes to identify faults.
  • Replacing or repairing faulty components like motors, switches, relays, and transformers.
  • Ensure proper grounding and insulation to prevent electrical hazards.
• Mechanical skills and knowledge which includes:
  • Identifying issues in mechanical components such as gears, bearings, belts, and hydraulic systems.
  • Diagnosing problems like unusual noises, vibrations, or leaks.
  • Replacing worn-out parts, lubricating moving components, and aligning machinery.
• Dependable – volunteers for overtime on holidays and weekends to support maintenance initiatives.
• Requires minimal follow up and completes work as scheduled. Takes initiative to complete tasks of normal responsibility.
• Utilize Maximo (CMMS) to obtain and complete work orders, in-order to keep accurate documentation of work and machine history.
• Must utilize required documentation practices as described in site quality procedures.
• Performs duties and tasks conforming to all safety regulations and procedures, such as LOTO, confined space, Fall Protection/Arrest, hot work permits, and NFPA 70e. Keep facilities, materials, and work areas clean and orderly, exercise good housekeeping practices (5S).
• Maintain a positive attitude that encompasses a team environment.
• Use of ladders, powered hand tools, fork trucks, scissor lifts and other equipment to perform maintenance duties.
• Active participation in daily team meetings and activities, cooperates and relates well with others, practices direct professional communication with team members, be open to new ideas from team members.

• High School Diploma, or GED equivalent
• 1 to 2 years of experience in maintaining mechanical and electrical systems within an industrial setting
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills

• Knowledge and understanding of logic and complex systems (PLC’s, robotics, etc.)
• Knowledge and understanding of laser operations, furnace equipment, CNC equipment and associated tooling/fixtures.
• Understanding of facility infrastructure and utility equipment.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to train other technicians, engineers, operators, or support…