Test Facility Mechanic

Job description

3502537
Additional Cities

Richmond
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Gas Power
Business Segment

Gas Power Global Supply Chain
Function

Manufacturing
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

Virginia
Postal Code

23237-2921
Role Summary/Purpose

The Test Facility Mechanic performs inspections, troubleshoots, repairs, replaces, installs and adjust non-powered electronic, electric and mechanical equipment and rotating power service machinery.

Essential Responsibilities

As a Test Facility Mechanic you will:

·  Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, install, adjust and maintain mechanical and rotating systems and equipment
·  Utilize technical procedures, drawings, equipment specifications and repair instructions to troubleshoot, repair and install rotating power machinery and insure proper specifications are met
·  Complete preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, repair and maintain essential operating systems through the Preventive Maintenance Program to ensure reliability
·  Install and test instrumentation with special equipment and verify systems output on balancing software (Quasar)
·  Dismantle equipment, using hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools and hydraulic tools
·  Maintain safe working conditions and environment throughout department
·  Dismantle, repair, replace, install and maintain electrical equipment such as hardware, AC/DC servo drives, electronics, circuit boards, electrical accessories and others
·  Inspect, replace and repair plant equipment from defects in wiring, switches, motors, generators, circuit breakers, transformers, circuit boards, and computer electronic Parts, accessories, hardware, and others
·  Conduct electrical testing for production related components, including hi-pot, impedance, electrical generator testing and copper resistance testing, as needed to assist engineers
Qualifications/Requirements

·  High School Diploma / GED
·  Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience in a manufacturing, service facility or public environment applying electrical and mechanical principals in repair, installation and maintenance of various types of electrical and mechanical equipment
·  Minimum of 1 year of experience using precision measuring instruments
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

·  Ability and willingness to work rotating shifts
Ability and willingness to work overtime to include off-hours, weekends and holidays
·  Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor
individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening
·  Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check.
Desired Characteristics

·  Associate’s Degree or Trade School Degree
·  3 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing, service facility or public environment applying electrical and mechanical principals in repair, installation and maintenance of various types of electrical and mechanical equipment
·  3 years of experience with precision measuring instruments such as oscilloscopes, digital low resistance ohmeters, meggers, micrometers, etc. to calibrate, test and
·  adjust equipment for proper operating characteristics
·  1 year of experience reading blueprints / drawings
·  Overhead Crane / Forklift experience
·  Computer skills (Basic proficiency in Excel)
·  Electrical testing equipment
About Us

At GE's Gas Power, we're pushing the boundaries of what's possible within gas power generation to help our customers achieve the right balance between power plant performance and environmental sustainability. Our world-class portfolio of gas power systems and services utilizes the centuries of experience and has expanded across the entire plant

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Primary Country

United States
Primary State/Province

Virginia
Primary City

Richmond