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GE Aerospace · 1 week ago

Military DoD SkillBridge Internship - Maintenance Technician

Asheville, NC

Internship

Onsite

Intern, Entry Level

3+ years exp

GE Aerospace is dedicated to making a global impact in the aerospace industry. They are seeking a Military DoD SkillBridge Intern for the Maintenance Technician role, responsible for maintaining and repairing production and facility support equipment while participating in a team-based environment.

AerospaceCommercialManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Maintain, repair, install, adjust, and modify complex process equipment and instrumentation. Work with qualified operators or support teams to validate corrective actions and demonstrate satisfactory operating condition

Maintain and repair the facility infrastructure and utility equipment to provide a reliable and safe working environment

Read, interpret, and follow intricate and complex blueprints, schematics, and instruction manuals as they apply to the hydraulic, pneumatic, and electro-mechanical apparatus of the 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) to obtain and complete work orders, in-order to keep accurate documentation of work and machine history

Must utilize required documentation practices as described in site quality procedures

Responsible for performing preventive and predictive maintenance on all CNC/conventional machines and process equipment. Update documentation as required

Performs duties and tasks conforming to all safety regulations and procedures, such as LOTO, confined space, Fall Protection/Arrest, hot work permits, and NFPA 70e. Keep facilities, materials, and work areas clean and orderly, exercise good housekeeping practices

Use of ladders, powered hand tools, fork trucks, scissor lifts and other equipment to perform maintenance duties

Must be able to 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 as required

Must actively participate in a team-based environment which includes, but not limited to the following: active participation in daily team meetings and activities, cooperates and relates well with others, practices direct professional communication with team members, be open to new ideas from team members, participate in continuous improvement and lean transformation, and considers opinions different from their own

Qualification

CNC machine maintenanceMechanical troubleshootingElectrical troubleshootingHydraulic systems knowledgePLC programmingMaximo (CMMS) usageSafety regulations complianceDesire to learnEquipment operationSAP familiarityTeam collaborationLeadership skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving abilityAttention to detailCommunication skillsTime management

Required

Required to have a High School Diploma, or GED equivalent

Minimum of 3 years of experience in industrial maintenance or previous lead technician role in comparable industry (Military Service is counted)

Strong knowledge of mechanics and the mechanical fit of components, assemblies and sub-assemblies as applied to the precision tolerances required for maintaining and/or restoring the CNC machines to O.E.M. specifications

Heavy lifting (up to 50lbs), pushing, pulling, climbing, crawling, bending, and/or squatting/stooping or working in tight places or above shoulder height

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 devices such as oscilloscopes, megger, multimeter, ball bar, or laser alignment

Experience performing duties and tasks conforming to all safety regulations and procedures, such as LOTO, confined space, hot work permits, and NFPA 70e

Basic computer and keyboarding skills and Microsoft Office knowledge

High School Diploma / GED

1+ years of mechanical experience

Federal Aviation Administration Powerplant Mechanic certification

Active Military Personnel

Preferred

Associates degree in technical field of trade school certificate desired

Advanced understanding of CNC lathes and machining centers, and associated tooling and fixtures. (Machining)

Maintain a positive attitude that encompasses a team environment

Ability to lead and direct small teams within maintenance (preventive, predictive and reliability-focused) to plan and organize resources for work projects

Ability to lead problem solving team and LEAN manufacturing groups

Knowledge and understanding of logic and complex systems (PLC's, robotics, etc.)

Ability to manage time and multiple projects in addition to normal duties

Maintain proactive stance rather than reactive in dealing with equipment and process repairs or improvements

Repair equipment in safe, timely and professional manner

Good interpersonal skills and ability to train other technicians, engineers, operators, or support personnel

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities

Ability to communicate effectively across all levels

Demonstrated quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction skills

Possess a desire to learn constantly in every aspect of OWS test operations and expand their knowledge to different technologies and Engine Programs

Ability to work as part of a team or of their own initiative when required

Features strong interpersonal, organizational and leadership skills, including problem-solving ability

Previous commercial high-bypass turbofan engine testing experience including prepping, de-prepping, engine test (test cell or on-wing), line maintenance, engine changes, LRU removal and installation, and troubleshooting

Proven leadership experience leading initiatives of moderate scope and impact

Background in or familiarity with SAP, Oasis, or a similar ERP software

Knowledge of borescope inspection

Preliminary Review approved

Designated Inspector

Engine Test Site Operator

Equipment operations, i.e., fork truck, overhead crane, transporter & tug

Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn

Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively

Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, collaborative

Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker