Maintenance A - Mech/Elec - Weekend 12hr

Responsibilities

• Set up, maintain, alter, install, repair, or rearrange complex equipment or machines and their related controls.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and perform corrections with minimal supervision.
• Read, interpret, and follow complicated drawings to make accurate alignments, fits, or installations of parts, wiring, piping, etc.
• Tear down, overhaul, and reassemble intricate mechanisms involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and lubricating systems.
• Provide mechanical or electrical service on machines such as jig borers, standard lathes, milling machines, welding equipment, boring mills, grinders, drills, punch presses, press brakes, shears, saws, furnaces, motors, and related process equipment.
• Service and repair control equipment including relays, motor starters, control valves, rotometers, pressure switches, etc.
• Service and repair chemical or caustic equipment such as tanks, piping, and sumps.
• Perform repair or preventative maintenance on equipment including screw machines, straighteners, pipe benders, autoclaves, swagers, welders, deburr equipment, pumps, automatic doors, cranes, forklifts, and battery (golf) carts.
• Install, repair, or service facility or production systems and their controls (water, sanitary, generators, compressors, chemicals, compressed air, gas, steam, plumbing, waste treatment).
• Perform the most difficult repairing, installing, or adjusting of the above machines or equipment, and work outside specialty under supervision.
• Operate machines and equipment to verify work and demonstrate satisfactory operating condition.
• Coordinate equipment restart with trained operators to ensure satisfactory operation after repairs.
• Operate moving equipment used in installation and repair work (forklift trucks, platform lift trucks, mobile crane, hoists, etc.).
• Perform other maintenance services beyond own specialty.
• Work in controlled manufacturing zones observing strict criticality and radiation protection regulations.
• Follow all safety regulations and procedures; maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Operate and maintain equipment under specific plant permits and regulations (NPDES, DWQ, NRC, etc.) including proper documentation and compliance follow‑up.
• Perform tooling changeovers, inspect and maintain process equipment tooling, adjust process equipment to maintain product specifications and maximize yields.
• Replace equipment tooling such as dies, punches, and grinding wheels; maintain and dress grinding wheels.
• Make independent process judgments with minimal supervision; perform mechanical measurements and visual inspections as required.
• Adhere continuously to industrial, radiation, and criticality safety regulations.
• Interact with team leaders, maintenance coordinators, production advisors, and other personnel to align setup and maintenance with production priorities; assist operators in troubleshooting process equipment issues.
• Fabrication duties: operate gadolinium vibromills, sluggers, and granulators; adjust, inspect, and change tools on pellet presses, sinter test presses, and pellet grinders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; formal training in a specialty or equivalent experience considered.
• Associate degree in a maintenance specialty or trade school desired.
• Shop math proficiency (decimals and fractions).
• Ability to read and interpret complex mechanical and electrical drawings, sketches, and schematics.
• Three years of experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance or successful completion of the GE Hitachi Maintenance A – Mechanical/Electrical Trainee Program (GE employees only).
• Experience operating at least two of the following: milling machines, metal‑fabrication presses, grinders, saws, shears, lathes, deburr/edge‑contouring machines.
• Manual welding experience (TIG or MIG) and fabrication.
• Three years of experience with at least two of the following gauges: micrometers, vernier scales, calipers, dial indicators.
• At least two years of experience troubleshooting mechanical and/or hydraulic/pneumatic systems, precision coupling and shaft alignment, precision fitting, machine leveling, installation, and set‑up.
• At least two years of experience troubleshooting and servicing control circuits (PLC experience highly desirable), industrial wiring (including conduit and wire sizing per NEC), and 3‑phase systems; experience with voltage levels up to 480 V.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• For controlled‑area assignments: ability to pass the Nuclear Safety Training Test, wear protective clothing, and follow strict radiation protection, criticality, and industrial safety regulations; medically and mentally capable of wearing appropriate respiratory equipment; pass all required IROFS testing elements.
• Willingness to work shift work, respond to scheduled overtime, hold‑over, or emergency call‑in as required; may be required to wear a pager or cell phone.
• Physical ability to handle heavy materials with forklifts, cranes, and manually; lift up to 40 lb; manipulate bulky, heavy machine tools and parts in awkward positions; climb and work at elevated levels; corrected 20/20 vision and color distinction.

Schedule

Friday – Sunday, 7 am – 7 pm. Shift work required; overtime, hold‑over, and emergency call‑in may be required.

Pay

Base pay is $37.48 per hour. After six months of satisfactory performance, pay increases to $42.38 per hour. Night‑shift differential is $1 per hour, transitioning to a 10 % differential after five years of service. Overtime is paid after eight hours; the first eight hours are at straight time, and the next four hours are at time‑and‑a‑half.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to a Health Coach (24/7 nurse‑based resource).
• Employee Assistance Program (24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services).
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan – tax‑advantaged 401(k) with company matching contributions and additional company contributions.
• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Tuition assistance.
• Adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Two weeks of annual vacation (pro‑rated based on start date).

Additional Information

This position requires a comprehensive onboarding and training period of approximately 12 weeks, during which the successful candidate must work exclusively on the day shift, regardless of the eventual permanent shift assignment. The role requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information; final offers are contingent on obtaining the necessary government authorization. Candidates must be able to pass the Nuclear Safety Training Test, wear required protective clothing, and comply with radiation protection, criticality, and industrial safety regulations. The position also requires the ability to pass all IROFS testing elements and to be medically and mentally capable of wearing appropriate respiratory equipment.