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Job Description Summary

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Work without direction on standard preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, & extensive repairs and installations.  Diagnose problems, plan and complete work required, identify and order parts.
• Install, modify, troubleshoot, test, and repair electrical systems up to 600V.
• Familiarity with electrical motors and control circuits, & lighting systems.
• Strong electrical fundamental and safety knowledge (electrical schematics, NFPA 79, NFPA 70e, LOTO)
• Electrical installation of machine tools, process equipment and facilities related equipment.
• Run conduit, replace fuses, wire machines and equipment to power, test, and startup.

Requirements

• AAS degree in Electrical Construction Technology OR
• Military Advanced Electrical Training Courses OR
• Certified Electrical Journeyman credentials from an approved apprenticeship program
• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY
• 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.

Desired Characteristics:

• 3 years work experience in Manufacturing Facility in an electrical maintenance role
• Ability to apply knowledge of components, devices and equipment used in industrial equipment applications and the related electrical components including AC and DC motors, motor controls, electronic drives, lighting & alarm systems.

The hourly pay range for this position $34.47-$41.24 USD per hour. The specific hourly rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location.  This posting is expected to close on November 11th 2024.

Healthcare benefits include 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 include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. 

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No