Manufacturing Technician (Welland, Ontario)

Job description

2838646
Additional Cities

Welland
Career Level

Entry-Level
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Power
Business Segment

Power Gas Power Systems
Function

Manufacturing
Country/Territory

Canada
Additional States/Provinces

Ontario
Postal Code

L3B 5N4
Role Summary/Purpose

The Manufacturing Technician will be a key team member responsible for the manufacturing process. Interpret and produce work from complex product drawings, manuals, specifications & work instructions to produce high-quality reciprocating gas engines. They will be required to perform all functions in support of the manufacturing of gas engines. The functions may include: machining, assembly, painting, quality control, testing, material handling/warehouse and total productive maintenance.
Essential Responsibilities

Machining:
• Perform the most critical machine duties to produce high quality parts, fixtures and basic tooling including: set up and operation of any machine tool in the shop.
• Work within close tolerances and work with various materials and complex designs.
• Create taped programs to control the operation sequence and cycling of computer numerically controlled machines which may include work with multiple machines.
• Program correct operational sequence, tooling change, X,Y,Z movement of carriage of head and cycle speed, etc., develop programs from specifications/schematics/blueprints.
• Provide direction to others in the department by answering technical questions and training
• Use jigs, fixtures and other equipment in performance of duties.
• Perform Non-destructive testing, grinding and other operations in the fabrication area with proficiency on all machining products.

Engine Assembly, Test & Paint:
• Perform complex mechanical and/or electrical assembly of all products and sub-assemblies on all product types to ensure product meets customer specifications.
• Perform various machine set-ups and adjustments and operate assembly equipment for all assembly operations required for all product lines.
• Perform engine test and modification on all product types and perform a wide variety of jobs within the assembly cells on various product lines.
• Set-up, operate, adjust and maintain all tools and equipment used in the assembly process.
• Complete testing within the test cells and identify and document test results.
• Perform engine test and modifications on all product lines and document findings and nonconformities.
• Prepare engines and parts for paint including but not limited to: washing, masking, assemble/disassembly and final detailing of engines.
• Paint engines per customer and engineering specifications and prepare engines for shipment.

Quality Control:
• Perform critical quality inspection using a variety of inspection methods including first article/piece inspection, final inspection and conduct dimensional inspections using appropriate measuring tools.
• Interpret mechanical part drawings and verify part tolerances along with collecting and interpreting engine test results to ensure the final product meets quality standards.
• Complete inspection reports and document non-conformity.

Material Handling/Warehouse:
• Perform material picks, inventory transactions, part sorting, counting, material deliveries and put away transactions.
• Safely package parts for internal and external delivery including loading and unloading trucks and managing inventory through inventory tracking systems
• Prepare products and items for shipping and ensure materials are sorted and setup in kits for production and customer fulfillment.

Total Productive Maintenance:
• Perform equipment and machinery preventative maintenance work, including but not limited to coolant and lubrication application to machinery and minor repairs
• Perform all necessary cleaning and maintenance of paint equipment, tools and paint system.
• Calibrate gauges and measuring equipment and perform general maintenance and repair of hand tools, specialized tools, equipment and fixtures.
• Follow maintenance schedules and perform equipment inspections to ensure proper and safe operation.

Other Responsibilities:
• Compliance to Environmental Health & Safety standards and engagement with EHS excellence and duties as assigned
• Safe operation of equipment, lifting devices, powered industrial vehicles including but not limited to: forklift, genie, scissor lifts
• Provide coaching and expertise to other team members by sharing expertise and working as a team to meet common business objectives.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities to drive efficiency and cost savings.

Qualifications/Requirements

·  High school diploma and a combination of relevant experience.
·  Basic technical aptitude including but not limited to: computers, math, machining, assembly, fabrication, CNC machine operation and general manufacturing principles.
·  Willingness and ability to work flexible hours/shifts.
·  Ability to meet physical and cognitive demands assessment.
Desired Characteristics

·  Team player who is accountable for team’s success: delivering business targets and responsibility for decisions and outcomes.
·  Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to give and receive feedback.
·  Willingness to learn new skills and perform a variety of tasks and roles within the manufacturing process and teach and coach other team members.

Other Responsibilities: 

·  Compliance to Environmental Health and Safety standards and engagement with EHS Excellence which includes EHS duties as assigned. 
·  Safe operation of mobile equipment, lifting devices, powered industrial vehicles including but not limited to: forklift, genie, scissor lift. 
·  Interpret and produce work from complex product drawings, manuals, specifications and work instructions to produce high-quality reciprocating gas engines. 
·  Provide coaching and expertise to other team members by sharing expertise and working as a team to meet common business objectives. 
·  Identify continuous improvement opportunities to drive efficiency and cost savings.
About Us

GE is the world's Digital Industrial Company, transforming industry with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, GE delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry. 

GE Canada works on things that matter. The best people and the best technologies taking on the toughest challenges. Finding solutions in energy, health and home, transportation and finance. Building, powering, moving and curing the world. Not just imagining. Doing. GE works. This is your chance to become a part of a company internationally known for its reputation as an innovative industry leader that will invest in your success and growth. GE has been recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2017. Join GE Canada and help us make a real difference creating the next generation of products and services that will impact the world for generations to come. For more information visit our website at www.ge.com/ca and follow us on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/GE_Canada and YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/user/GECanada. 

GE’s power generation business has the largest delivered fleet of gas turbines in the world with more than 7,400 turbines operating in 112 countries, and a manufacturing footprint in the Americas, Europe, and Asia to serve its global customers. The portfolio includes gas turbines, gas engines, steam turbines, generators, HRSGs, controls and more.
Primary Country

Canada