Maintenance A - Mech/Elec
GE Vernova · Wilmington, NC · 2 mo ago
On-siteManufacturing$37.48–$42.39/hrFull-time
2nd Shift – 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, Monday through Friday
About the role
Maintenance A – Mechanical & Electrical technicians perform a wide variety of complex maintenance tasks involving setup, installation, alteration, repair, or rearrangement of machines, facilities, or equipment and their related controls. A substantial portion of the work is in the electrical and mechanical trades, and technicians are required to perform maintenance outside their specialty.
Responsibilities
- Set up, maintain, alter, install, repair, or rearrange complex equipment or machines and their related controls with minimal supervision.
- Diagnose equipment malfunctions and perform corrections, including tearing down, overhauling, and reassembling intricate mechanisms involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and lubricating systems.
- Provide mechanical or electrical service on various machines or equipment, including chemical or caustic equipment such as tanks, piping, and sumps.
- Perform repair or preventive maintenance on a variety of equipment, including work with 480V and below (e.g., motors, contactors, overloads, motor starters, relays, 277V lighting).
- Install, repair, or service facility or production systems and controls, including water, sanitary, generators, compressors, chemicals, compressed air, gas, steam, plumbing, and waste treatment.
- For controlled area assignments, successfully pass the Nuclear Safety Training Test, wear protective clothing, and follow radiation protection, criticality, and industrial safety regulations. Must be medically and mentally capable of wearing respiratory equipment and pass all required IROFS testing elements.
- Perform difficult repairs, installations, or adjustments of machines or equipment, including work outside your specialty under supervision.
- Operate machines and equipment to verify repairs and demonstrate satisfactory operation, coordinating restarts with trained operators.
- Operate moving equipment such as forklifts, platform lift trucks, mobile cranes, and hoists for installation and repair work.
- Perform duties in compliance with safety regulations and maintain clean, orderly work areas.
- Operate and maintain equipment under specific plant permits (e.g., NPDES, DWQ, NRC) with correct documentation and follow-up.
- Use a shop work order system, logging time, failure notes, and pertinent information.
- Work with minimal supervision, making independent, sound process judgments while adhering to industrial, radiation, and criticality safety regulations.
- Interact with team leaders, maintenance coordinators, and production advisors to align maintenance activities with production priorities.
- Assist operators in troubleshooting process equipment issues.
- Read and interpret technical prints or follow oral instructions.
- Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Ability to work 2nd Shift (3:00 PM to 11:00 PM); training will start on 1st shift.
- High school diploma or GED; formal training in a specialty or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of two years’ experience reading and interpreting complex mechanical and electrical drawings, sketches, and schematics (P&ID).
- Minimum of three years’ experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance fields.
- Minimum of two years’ experience with voltage levels up to 480V.
- Minimum of two years’ experience with basic computer skills, including maintenance documentation, email, and internet research.
- Minimum of two years’ proficient experience operating at least two of the following: milling machines, drill/punch presses, grinders, saws, shears, lathes, deburr/edge contouring machines, or welding fabrication.
- Minimum of three years’ experience with at least two of the following gauges: micrometers, vernier scales, calipers, or dial indicators.
- Minimum of two years’ experience with:
- Troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems.
- Troubleshooting and servicing control circuits.
- Industrial wiring and 3-phase systems.
- Precision coupling and shaft alignment.
- Precision fitting.
- Manual welding.
- Proficiency in basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and shop math (decimals, fractions).
- Ability to perform mechanical measurements and visual inspections.
- Willingness to work overtime, hold over, or emergency call-in as required, including wearing a pager or cell phone.
- Ability to operate forklifts and/or cranes (certification preferred).
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and manipulate bulky, heavy machinery in awkward positions.
- Strong ability to distinguish color variations.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States; offer contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen (if applicable).
- U.S. person status (citizen, permanent resident, or protected individual under Immigration and Naturalization Act) due to access to export-controlled technology.
Desired Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in a maintenance specialty or trade school.
- Machine leveling, installation, and setup experience.
- Tube Reducer experience.
Pay
Base hourly pay range: $37.48 – $42.39 per hour, plus a $1 shift differential.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Access to a 24/7 nurse-based Health Coach and Employee Assistance Program (confidential counseling and referral services).
- Retirement Savings Plan (401(k)) with company matching and retirement contributions, plus Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
- Tuition assistance and adoption assistance.
- Paid parental leave and disability benefits.
- Life insurance and 12 paid holidays.
- Two weeks of annual vacation (may be pro-rated based on start date).