GE Appliances, a Haier company · 1 day ago
Factory Information System Technician
LaFayette, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expGE Appliances, a Haier company, is the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., focused on creating good things for life. They are seeking a Factory Information System Technician to maintain, repair, troubleshoot, program, and operate test equipment, while supporting manufacturing operations and ensuring equipment reliability.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
Support engineering efforts on major process and equipment installations – PLC programming, Electrical & Mechanical
Advise on process improvement, preventative maintenance, equipment reliability, and other related TPM efforts
Act as subject matter expert to approve OJT’s (On Job Training) and Temporary NSW’s (Non-Standard Work)
Assist Operators, Equipment Techs, Team Leaders and Engineers in determining root causes of equipment or system issues
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, timely completion of Safety Worker Orders, and PM’s
Monitor system performance and develop action plans to improve identified issues such as reliability, quality and safety
Comply with the Roper Corporation Quality Operating System
Understand and follow spare parts and store room procedures
Continually observe equipment and processes for abnormal conditions and work to make repairs as needed
Record reading and measurements as appropriate
Work with and assist contractors on projects
Perform specified preventative maintenance tasks as scheduled
Maintain in-shop maintenance equipment
Follow Safety Rules and Regulations, Act on non-compliance, Verify Quality of Workmanship, and Report any 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 airguns, tape machines, pipe-up guns, leak testers, gas testers, flow testers, radios, and paging equipment to ensure effective operation of assembly line tools
Qualification
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, trouble-shooting 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”
Able to lift 50 pounds to a height of 5 feet
Able to climb a ladder
Able to obtain forklift driving certification
Preferred
Minimum 2 years' experience in heavy industrial manufacturing maintenance
Background and training in Industrial Electrical and/or Electronics field
Strong computer skills
Company
GE Appliances, a Haier company
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.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kevin Nolan
President & Chief Executive Officer
Marc Charnas
CFO & VP Corporate Strategy
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