Factory Information System Technician

Position

Factory Information System Technician

USA, LaFayette, GA

• Support engineering efforts on major process and equipment installations, including PLC programming, electrical and mechanical work.
• Advise on process improvement, preventative maintenance, equipment reliability, and TPM efforts.
• Act as subject‑matter expert to approve OJT’s and Non‑Standard Work requests.
• Assist operators, equipment technicians, team leaders, and engineers in determining root causes of equipment or system issues.
• Provide FIS support using Proficy.
• Proactively identify equipment/process improvement opportunities and justify business need for priority.
• Perform scheduled PM routines, repairs and overhauls of existing equipment/processes.
• Support production by responding to urgent requests, completing Safety Worker Orders and PMs on time.
• 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 and maintain in‑shop maintenance equipment.
• Work with contractors on projects and participate in AWO’s and Lean Manufacturing Planning.
• Maintain and repair manual, electrical, and pneumatic tools 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.
• High school diploma or G.E.D.; industrial maintenance or electronic technology certificate or completion of the Maintenance Production Support Skills Upgrade Program (preferred).
• 2 years’ experience in an industrial maintenance environment or 4 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Electrical, mechanical, troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Ability to read equipment manuals and electrical/mechanical schematics.
• Able to complete assignments with minimal supervision.
• Computer skills.
• Able to see and manipulate machine parts smaller than ¼”.
• 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 proficiency (hand tools, welders, saws, grinders, grease gun, multimeter, aerial lift, forklift, overhead crane).

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity 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 Appliances participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.