What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Technician position at GE Aviation?
Job Description Summary
Job Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Trouble shooting, programming, setting up, and maintaining robotic systems.
- Must work safely around industrial electronics and equipment and perform duties in a timely manner
- Must be able to read and interpret technical drawings, follow routers, use simple math to perform calculations, and use precision measuring tools.
- Develop new & simplify existing processes, fixtures, cutting tools, etc. supporting year over year continuous improvement impacting safety, quality, customer delivery and cost.
- Willing and able to assist other team members, oversee and train operators, as needed.
- Must perform and submit annual cost savings projects.
- Competent with basic computer skills: email, excel, word etc.
- Providing manufacturing support of robotic equipment.
- Key emphasis on maintaining and improving reliability and productivity of robotic equipment.
- Programming and documenting code for robotic equipment and process operations.
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
Able to operate and program, multi axis robot. Minimum of 3 years’ experience with advanced programing, setup, running and troubleshooting robots, but not limited to, adjusting speeds and feeds, fixtures, tooling, programming, etc. to produce parts to tolerance and specification Must work and perform setup and troubleshooting duties in a timely manner Must possess problem-solving abilities Must abide by company rules, policies, and procedures Demonstrated teamwork skills Demonstrated teaching or training skills Experience with CAD/CAM a plus Basic understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical control systems in an industrial environment.
In addition, the successful candidate will also exhibit these qualities and meet these requirements:
- An outstanding attendance history
- Ability to rapidly grasp concepts and understand manufacturing processes
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven leadership abilities
- A desire to continue improving your knowledge and advance the shop
- Capable and willing to working overtime and weekends as needed
- Must be highly accurate, have good organizational skills and attention to details
- Works well with others in a constantly changing workflow
- Associate must interview with a panel and be selected upon skills, abilities, and engagement
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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: No
