Factory Information System Technician

Overview

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.

• Maintain, repair, troubleshoot, program and operate all test equipment.
• Maintain and repair manual, electrical and pneumatic tools.
• Support plant production and perform all activities required for Factory Information Systems in support of Proficy implementation in manufacturing operations, including support for existing PCs, PLCs, Data Concentrators, Scanners, Printers, and other hardware/software required to support operational requirements.
• Provide support for engineering efforts on major process and equipment installations – PLC programming, electrical and mechanical.
• Advise on process improvement, preventative maintenance, equipment reliability, and other TPM efforts.
• Act as subject matter expert to approve on-the-job training and non-standard work.
• Assist Operators, Equipment Techs, Team Leaders and Engineers in determining root causes of equipment or system issues.
• FIS support using Proficy; identify equipment/process improvement opportunities and justify business need for priority.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, repairs and overhauls of existing equipment/processes.
• Support production by responding to urgent requests, timely completion of Safety Worker Orders, and PMs.
• Monitor system performance and develop action plans to improve reliability, quality and safety.
• Comply with the Roper Corporation Quality Operating System; follow spare parts and store room procedures.
• Observe equipment and processes for abnormal conditions and perform repairs as needed; record readings and measurements as appropriate.
• Work with and assist contractors on projects; perform specified preventive maintenance tasks and maintain in-shop maintenance equipment.
• Follow Safety Rules and Regulations, verify quality of workmanship, and report concerns of hazard or negligence.
• Participate in AWO’s and Lean Manufacturing Planning to provide inputs for new and repurposed equipment.
• Maintain and repair manual, electrical, and pneumatic tools including air guns, tape machines, pipe-up guns, leak testers, gas testers, flow testers, radios, and paging equipment to ensure effective operation of assembly line tools.

• Preferred minimum 2 years’ experience in heavy industrial manufacturing maintenance.
• Preferred background and training in Industrial Electrical and/or Electronics field.
• Must be able to work safely under pressures of urgent need.
• Strong computer skills.

Required:

High school diploma or G.E.D. Industrial maintenance /electronic technology certificate or completion of the Maintenance Production Support Skills Upgrade Program.

2 years’ experience working in an industrial maintenance environment or 4 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Electrical, mechanical, troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Read equipment manuals as well as electrical and mechanical system schematics.
• Able to complete assignments with minimal supervision.
• Computer skills.
• Able to see and manipulate machine parts smaller than 1/4 inch.
• Able to lift 50 pounds to a height of 5 feet.
• Able to climb a ladder.
• Able to obtain forklift driving certification.

Basic shop equipment including but not limited to hand tools, welders, saws, grinders, grease gun, multimeter, aerial lift, forklift, truck, and overhead crane.

Manufacturing shop environment.

Implement and assure adherence to company policies; federal, state and local laws and regulations. This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all…