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Industrial Electrical Technician-2

GE Vernova · Schenectady, NY · 1 wk ago
On-siteManagement$37.47–$45.68/hrFull-time

About the role

The Industrial Electrical Technician is pivotal in GE Gas Power’s manufacturing process and will be responsible for the operation, maintenance and improvement of system-controlled robotics, machine tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and repair electrical aspects of CNC machine tools, PLC ladder, VFD motors, and robotics
  • Diagnose problems, plan and complete work required, identify and order parts
  • Install, modify, troubleshoot, test and repair electrical and electronic control systems up to 600V
  • Maintain and modify machine tools, process equipment and facilities
  • Apply knowledge of components, devices and equipment used in industrial equipment applications and the related electronics including AC and DC motors, motor controls, electronic drives, PLC, instrumentation and sensors

Qualifications

  • Associate’s Degree in Electrical Technology/Mechatronics OR High School Diploma/GED with Military Advanced Electronics Training Course
  • Ability and willingness to work off shifts and weekends
  • Ability and willingness to work either 2nd shift (3:00 PM to 11:00 PM) or 3rd shift (11:00 PM to 7:00 AM) Monday‑Friday
  • Minimum 3 years work experience in a Manufacturing Facility in a technical maintenance role
  • Familiarity with electrical motors and control circuits
  • Strong electrical fundamental and safety knowledge (electrical schematics, NFPA 79, LOTO)
  • Prior experience with operating systems, software and ladder logic (Fanuc, Siemens) used in PLC systems to diagnose and repair circuits to restore operation

Pay

The base pay range for this position is $37.47 to $45.68 per hour. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for contractually negotiated general wage increases and COLA increases, plus a Night Shift Bonus of $1.00/hour.

Schedule

Candidates must be able to work off shifts and weekends, and either the 2nd shift (3:00 PM to 11:00 PM) or the 3rd shift (11:00 PM to 7:00 AM) Monday‑Friday.

Benefits

  • Healthcare benefits: medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse‑based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
  • Retirement benefits: GE Retirement Savings Plan (tax‑advantaged 401(k) with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions) and access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
  • Other benefits: tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time‑off for vacation or illness
  • Additional perks: 12 paid holidays; new hires receive two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro‑rated based on start date)

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