Advanced Maintenance Technician

Advanced Maintenance Technician at GE Aerospace

The Advanced Maintenance Technician at GE Aerospace in Asheville will maintain production and facility support equipment to required specifications. This role involves diagnosing, repairing, and calibrating mechanical, electro-mechanical, and electronic control systems for CNC machine tools, manufacturing processes, test equipment, and facility/utility equipment. You will troubleshoot problems stemming from programming, tooling, machine set-up, instrumentation, calibration, and component failure. Active participation in a team-based environment, problem-solving groups, and training other Maintenance Technicians is essential.

About GE Aerospace

Are you ready to elevate your future? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. Join a team that embraces your drive, curiosity, and unique ideas, and be part of an ongoing LEAN transformation. Share in our pride and purpose that affects millions worldwide.

Working at our Asheville Facilities

Our Asheville campus is a career home for individuals committed to learning, achieving, and collaboration. The campus includes a facility for producing highly complex rotating parts engineered for commercial and military aircraft engines, as well as a Ceramic Matrix Composites facility for high-tech, more efficient components. We deliver quality to enhance commercial, military, marine, and industrial engine performance through products like shafts, seals, retainers, and discs.

Here are just a few reasons to consider joining us:

• Do work with a real purpose, helping to solve the global challenge of more sustainable flight.
• Be part of a global workforce with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, ideas, and experiences, where everyone feels supported and respected.
• Earn merit-based rewards and incentives.
• Work in a climate-controlled building, protected from the elements.
• Access opportunities for continuous learning and development.

Essential Functions

• Maintain, repair, install, adjust, and modify complex process equipment and instrumentation.
• Collaborate with qualified operators or support teams to validate corrective actions and ensure satisfactory operating conditions.
• Maintain and repair facility infrastructure and utility equipment to provide a reliable and safe working environment.
• Read, interpret, and follow intricate blueprints, schematics, and instruction manuals for hydraulic, pneumatic, and electro-mechanical CNC machine tools and manufacturing process equipment.
• Train production and technical support personnel as required.
• Take a lead role in completing problem-solving assignments.
• Utilize Maximo (CMMS) for obtaining and completing work orders, maintaining accurate documentation of work and machine history.
• Adhere to required documentation practices as described in site quality procedures.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on all CNC/conventional machines and process equipment, updating documentation as needed.
• Perform duties and tasks conforming to all safety regulations and procedures, including LOTO, confined space, Fall Protection/Arrest, hot work permits, and NFPA 70e.
• Maintain clean and orderly facilities, materials, and work areas, practicing good housekeeping.
• Use ladders, powered hand tools, fork trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment for maintenance duties.
• Utilize complex electronic, hydraulic, and mechanical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, recorders, VOMs, vernier calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, ball bars, laser alignment tools, electronic levels, and specialized test equipment.
• Actively participate in a team-based environment, including daily team meetings, fostering cooperation, practicing direct professional communication, being open to new ideas, participating in continuous improvement and lean transformation, and considering diverse opinions.

Qualifications/Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in industrial maintenance or a previous lead technician role in a comparable industry.
• Strong knowledge of mechanics and the mechanical fit of components, assemblies, and sub-assemblies, especially for precision tolerances in CNC machine maintenance.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting (up to 50lbs), pushing, pulling, climbing, crawling, bending, squatting/stooping, or working in tight/above shoulder height spaces.
• Well-rounded troubleshooting skills in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic maintenance repair.
• Eyesight correctable to 20/25.
• Experience reading and interpreting complex mechanical drawings, schematics, instruction manuals, diagrams, N/C, and PLC (ladder) programs.
• Working knowledge of typical testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, megger, multimeter, ball bar, or laser alignment.
• Experience performing duties conforming to all safety regulations and procedures, including LOTO, confined space, hot work permits, and NFPA 70e.
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills, and Microsoft Office knowledge.

Desired Characteristics

• Associate's degree in a technical field or trade school certificate.
• Advanced understanding of CNC lathes and machining centers, and associated tooling and fixtures.
• Positive attitude fostering a team environment.
• Ability to lead and direct small maintenance teams (preventive, predictive, reliability-focused) to plan and organize work projects.
• Ability to lead problem-solving teams and LEAN manufacturing groups.
• Knowledge and understanding of logic and complex systems (PLCs, robotics, etc.).
• Ability to manage time and multiple projects in addition to normal duties.
• Maintain a proactive rather than reactive stance in dealing with equipment and process repairs or improvements.
• Repair equipment in a safe, timely, and professional manner.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to train other technicians, engineers, operators, or support personnel.

Key skills/competency

• Industrial Maintenance
• CNC Machine Repair
• Electro-mechanical Systems
• Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems
• Troubleshooting & Diagnosis
• Preventive Maintenance
• Safety Compliance (LOTO, NFPA 70e)
• PLC Programming
• Maximo CMMS
• Team Collaboration