Technician Training Program; Flex Tech

Overview

The George

E. Booth Co. is a family-owned industrial automation sales company. The Flex Tech Program is a 12–18 month rotational program designed to cultivate a pipeline of skilled, field-ready technicians for our Service & Solutions divisions. The first cohort begins January 2026, with additional groups joining quarterly throughout the year.

The program provides hands-on experience across multiple technical disciplines, including fabrication, panel and valve assembly, turnaround operations, and certified technical training. Participants gain real-world skills, professional certification, and exposure to field operations to prepare for long-term technical careers within GE Booth.

The objective is to develop flexible, field-ready technicians through an immersive rotational experience that builds technical depth, real-world capability, and career confidence—equipping participants to step confidently into technical roles across our organization.

As a Flex Technician, you’ll rotate through several departments to gain a complete technical foundation across GE Booth’s operations:

• Panel/Fab Shop:
  Read electrical schematics, fabricate control panels, and gain exposure to automation and controls work.
• Valve Shop:
  Assemble and test control valves while learning their integration into automated systems.
• Field Service:
  On-the-job training at customer sites, troubleshooting real equipment and performing calibrations.
• Hurst Group:
  Support embedded technical operations through site-based maintenance and system troubleshooting.
• Endress+Hauser (E+H) Training:
  Hands-on instruction with E+H instrumentation, attendance at service schools, and work toward E+H Authorized Service Technician certification.
• GE Booth Schools:
  Structured classroom and hands-on courses in valves, instrumentation, calibration, and flow systems.
• Turnaround Jobs:
  Field projects across the U.S., gaining experience in dynamic, high-impact environments.

Duration is 12–18 months, depending on technician start date and Endress+Hauser training schedules.

The program is designed for individuals who are passionate about technical work and eager to build long-term careers in industrial services. Ideal candidates will have experience or education in:

• Electrical & Controls
• Instrumentation or Automation
• Mechanical Assembly (valves, final assembly)
• Panel Building
• Trade school, associate degree, military technical background, or equivalent hands-on experience

Applicants must:

• Be willing and able to relocate for assignments at different GE Booth locations.
• Be of legal age (18+) to manage travel and accommodations using a company-issued credit card.
• Demonstrate a strong interest in hands-on technical and field service work.
• Exhibit adaptability, professionalism, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Upon successful completion, graduates will be considered for placement in GE Booth’s technical teams, including roles such as:

• Field Service Technician
• Embedded Technician
• Controls Engineer
• Control Panel Builder
• Final Assembly Technician
• Valve Assembly Technician

Advancement opportunities are available across all roles, with structured career progression and specialization pathways based on performance and experience. This role offers a competitive compensation plan and benefits starting day one, including a matching 401K. Drug and background screenings are required. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

The first Flex Tech cohort begins January 2026, with additional groups joining quarterly throughout the year.