Maintenance, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.” As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together.

The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together, we always look for a better way, and we create possibilities.

Interested in joining us on our journey?

The Maintenance Technician supports appliance manufacturing operations to ensure equipment reliability and uptime in support of safety, quality, delivery and cost objectives. It is an industrial maintenance role involving machine setup, troubleshooting, repair and preventative maintenance to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.

Position Maintenance Location USA, Camden, SCHow You'll Create Possibilities

Primary Responsibilities:

Maintain, troubleshoot, diagnose, repair and improve hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and mechanical equipment

Perform preventive maintenance

Complete shop records and use reporting systems following established procedures

Provide quick response to maintenance requests and calls from maintenance leadership and manufacturing operations teams

Follow safe work methods and procedures at all times to avoid injury to self and co-workers or damage to company property. Must use of all required personal protective equipment, following safety precautions (e.g. LOTO), ensuring machine guards, etc.

Perform welding and plumbing as needed

Follow proper housekeeping standards to ensure clean and organized maintenance work areas

Operate motorized equipment, including but not limited to scissor lifts, fork trucks, etc.

Use a wide range of powered tools, hand tools, and vibratory tools/equipment

Position Requirements :

Mechanical aptitude – ability to understand basic mechanical concepts and relationships

Knowledge of safe shop operation practices

Good work ethic and a positive attitude; willingness to learn new ways and meet expectations of the various maintenance assignments

Dependability; demonstrate and maintain good attendance and punctuality

Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions

Minimum Qualifications:

High School degree, diploma or a GED equivalent qualification from an accredited institution

Must possess a valid Driver's License Education and/or work experience requirements:

Certified Journeyman with 2 or more years of experience in one of the following trades:
Electrical or Mechanical,OR Associates Degree or equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical field with at least 2 years of current hands-on working experience,OR Minimum of 8 years of experience working in Industrial Maintenance trades

Ability to read / understand electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics

Able to read blueprints, electrical and hydraulic schematics

Ability to operate motorized equipment, including but not limited to scissor lifts, fork trucks, etc.

Ability to use a wide range of powered tools and hand tools and vibratory tools/equipment.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

Working Conditions:

Physical working conditions:o Wear safety attire or proper PPE dailyo Usually work indoors. All areas may not be temperature controlledo Are often exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levelso Are exposed to hazardous equipment on a weekly basiso Are sometimes exposed to contaminants

Work may require occasional weekend work.

Physical demands of the position include:
Bending, stooping, twisting, crouching, squatting, kneeling/crawling, climbing/balance (e.g. stairs, ladders, catwalks, mobile equipment), reaching at, above, and below the shoulder level, flex/extend neck, grasping, squeezing, manual dexterity (gross and fine motor), sitting , walking and standing for a long period of time. Handling and lifting of parts or materials – minimum of 50 lbs. lifting/carrying, and 75 ft-lbs. pushing/pulling is required.

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