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GE Appliances, a Haier company · 1 month ago

Test Equipment Maintenance Tech

LaFayette, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

GE Appliances, a Haier company, is the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S. They are seeking a Test Equipment Maintenance Tech to perform maintenance and troubleshooting of test equipment and support production operations. The role involves ensuring the efficiency of testing equipment, responding to equipment breakdowns, and maintaining factory information systems.

Consumer Goods

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support production by responding to equipment breakdowns and assist in determining root cause

Perform project and equipment installations

Maintain and repair manual, electrical, and pneumatic tools

Maintain and operate computerized testing equipment PCs including updating, programming, and troubleshooting to ensure efficiency of test equipment

Communicate and notify maintenance leaders of any equipment issues out of compliance

Administer and maintain CDRH equipment

Perform scheduled PM routines, Repairs and Overhauls of Existing Equipment/processes

Monitor system performance and develop action plans to improve identified issues such as reliability, quality and safety

Continually observe equipment and processes for abnormal conditions and work to make repairs as needed

Maintain and operate Program Logic Controller (PLC) units including updating, programming, and troubleshooting to ensure efficiency of test equipment

Design, Install and support Lean Signaling Systems for plant

Support production by responding to urgent requests for system up-time, complete safety work orders and PMs in a timely manner

Monitor system performance and develop action plans to improve identified issues such as reliability, quality and safety

Support essential Factory Information Systems (FIS)

Read wiring diagrams, blueprints, and schematics

Modify test equipment as needed to meet test requirements due to product updates

Build serial cables

Give inputs on new and relocated equipment installations

Understand the operation and application of plant equipment

Actively participate in maintenance teams

Participate in process/yield improvement, uptime improvement, and cost-reduction teams

Order parts/materials following plant procedures

Comply with the Roper Corporation Quality Operating System

Understand and follow spare parts and store room procedures

Continually observe equipment/processes for abnormal conditions and work to make repairs as needed

Update/enter information into plant Computer Maintenance System as necessary

Record reading and measurements as appropriate

Work with and assist contractors on projects

Ensure all team members wear proper PPEs (Personal Protective Equipment)

Identify potential unsafe situations, implements corrective actions including the application of ergonomic principals, and all accident/safety procedures while handling the situation

Qualification

Electrical devicesPLC programmingTest equipmentBlueprint readingComputer Maintenance SystemWindowsWordExcelHand toolsPneumatic tools

Required

High school diploma or G.E.D. required

Two-year degree in electronic or electrical training or equivalent in military training

3 years experience in an industrial maintenance environment or 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment

MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH ELECTRICAL DEVICES

Must possess the ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical functions at the high school level

Ability to read and follow schematic diagrams and blueprints

Must be able to use and understand the uses of various types of test equipment

Must be able to see and manipulate machine parts smaller than ¼”

Must be able to read equipment manuals as well as electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems

The employee must be able or be able to learn to program, update, and troubleshoot PLCs, PCs, and Intel 186 computers

Ability to operate personal computer software including Windows, Word, and Excel as well as possessing keyboarding skills is required

Full understanding of the safety requirements and use of hand tools is required

Near visual acuity, primary color discrimination and accommodation are required for reading machine dial gauges, precision measuring instruments and computer screens

Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes and take appropriate action

Employee must have the ability to work on his/her own with no direct, constant supervision

Ability to perform essential job functions of stated job position, with or without an accommodation, including, but not limited to: Frequent handling and lifting of parts/equipment; frequent standing, walking, reaching at waist level, bending, pushing/pulling, grasping, pinching, fine motor coordination, and neck flexion; occasional sitting, reaching overhead, reaching at shoulder level, reaching at knee and floor level, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, crawling, climbing stairs/ladders, pivoting, twisting, neck extension/rotation, and shoulder circumduction

Handling, lifting, and carrying parts/equipment (minimum 62 lbs.)

Ability or ability to learn to operate and repair PLCs, PCs, Intel 186s, manual, electrical, and pneumatic tools, tape machines, and other equipment or tools as specified

Ability to operate digital multi-meters, oscilloscopes, decade boxes, etc

Preferred

Industrial maintenance certificate or completion of the General Maintenance Skills Upgrade Program

Possess knowledge of test equipment, calibration procedures, ESD equipment, motors, pneumatic principles, AC/DC circuits, digital and analog principles, and specified EHS training

Company

GE Appliances, a Haier company

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At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make good things, for life. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, we are a leading U.S.

Founded in 2001

Louisville, Kentucky, USA

10001+ employees

http://geappliancesco.com/

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