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CNC Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician - 2nd shift

GE Aerospace, Wilmington, NC, United States


Job Title

Maintain, diagnose, repair, calibrate, and modify, as assigned, mechanical, electro-mechanical and electronic control systems for CNC machine tools, manufacturing processes, test equipment and other associated equipment. Perform troubleshooting when problems arise in these areas, including those that may result from programming, tooling, set-up, instrumentation, calibration and other errors.
Job Description

Join GE Aerospace: Where Precision Meets Purpose
Are you ready to elevate your career and contribute to the future of aviation? At GE Aerospace, we're not just building jet engines and componentswe're shaping the technologies that power commercial and military aircraft around the globe. As part of our Wilmington team, you'll be immersed in a collaborative, high-performing environment where your skills and ideas will fuel innovation and excellence. Together, we believe the world works better when it flies. Do you?
Working at GE Aerospace Wilmington For over 22 years, our Wilmington facility has been a hub of innovation and excellence, producing high-quality rotating parts for aviation's most advanced engines. With 600,000 square feet of manufacturing space, 300+ CNC machines, and 21 special processes, we're proud to be the career home of 500+ employees who thrive on purpose and challenge.
Why GE Aerospace Wilmington?
Competitive Pay: This position starts out at $42.72/hour and top pay after 6 years is $53.21/hour plus 10% shift differentials

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, vacation and holidays starting on Day 1

Relocation Support: Available for candidates living over 90 miles from the facility

Essential Responsibilities:
Install, maintain, repair, calibrate, modify, and rebuild CNC machine tools and related equipment

Partner with operators/support teams to validate repairs and confirm proper machine operation

Read and interpret complex blueprints, schematics, and manuals for hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical systems

Perform preventive maintenance on CNC and conventional machines; implement required modifications and updates

Update and maintain equipment documentation after service and changes

Follow all safety procedures (LOTO, confined space, fall protection, hot work, NFPA 70E, etc.) and maintain a clean, orderly work area

Use advanced test and measurement tools (oscilloscope, VOM/multimeter, calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, ball bar, laser alignment tools, electronic levels)

Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent required

2+ years troubleshooting and repairing CNC machines or equivalent

Ability to read and interpret complex drawings, manuals and schematics for hydraulic, pneumatic and electromechanical systems and PLC programs

Ability to use testing equipment such as micrometers, dial indicators, oscilloscopes, meggers, multimeters, ball bars or laser alignment tools

Ability to perform tasks conforming to all safety regulations and procedures, such as LOTO, confined space, hot work permits and NFPA 70E

This role may encounter high risk or hazardous operations and/or include working shifts beyond a standard workweek. As such, a requirement of the role is to be at least 18 years of age by the time of joining.

Working Conditions:
Intermittent lifting of up to 50 pounds and manipulating bulky parts/tooling

Ability to bend, stoop or stand while performing maintenance tasks

Climbing and working at elevated heights

Using good manual dexterity and continuous analytical ability to troubleshoot electromechanical equipment

Exposure to chemicals while using proper PPE and following safety procedures

Working with voltages up to 480V while using proper PPE and following safety procedures

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace 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 Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes