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GE Aerospace Military DoD SkillBridge Internship - Maintenance Technician in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Job Description Summary
The Military DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. SkillBridge connects Service members with industry partners in real-world job experiences under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. Separating Service members can be granted up to 180 days of permissive duty to focus solely on training full-time with approved industry partners after unit commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) provides written authorization and approval. GE Aerospace as a SkillBridge partner offers real-world training and work experience in in-demand fields of work while having the opportunity to evaluate the Service member’s suitability for the work. Military DoD SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from GE Aerospace, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.
Job Description
Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, GE delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry. Start your career on the right path. Join our results-oriented team at GE Aerospace today! GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
The Maintenance Technician will be required to follow procedures and document work, hold safety in the highest regard, be highly motivated, willing to learn & required to perform preventative/ corrective maintenance, in accordance with a total preventative maintenance (TPM) program, on various types of Commercial Jet Engine Test Cell equipment.
Duties Include:
Preventative Maintenance Inspections
Corrective Maintenance Repair
Failure Analysis
Operation of Specialized Equipment
Setup, installation, calibration, documentation, and operation of analog and digital instrumentation, data acquisition, and processing systems
Contributing to the investigation, correction and documentation of instrumentation or system malfunctions
Actively participate in multi-skills development
Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repairs
Assist with safety and environmental inspections to maintain facility compliance
Basic Qualifications
Active Military personnel on their last 180 days of military service
Associate’s degree in a technical field from an accredited school or institution {OR High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 2 years of technical experience (including experience in industrial maintenance)
Physical requirements: Regularly lift/push/pull up to [50] lbs, stand/walk for extended periods; climb ladders/stands; work at heights and in high‑noise environments;wearrequired PPE(hearing/eyeprotection,safetyfootwear,etc.)
Desired Characteristics
Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
Leadership ability: strong communicator, collaborative
Problemsolver:analytical-minded,challengesexistingprocesses,criticalthinker
Ability to perform in a self-directed team environment
Ability and willingness to work weekend shifts when required
Abilityandwillingnesstoworkovertimewhenrequired
Ability to interpret building drawings, electrical, and mechanical schematics
Capable of working from procedures
Experience in an industrial maintenance environment
StrongMechanical,Electrical,andHydraulicSkills
Instrumentation and PLC controls experience
Experience with hoist systems and their controls
Experience with maintenance of industrial electrical systems
Experience with NFPA 70E
Experiencewith operationofmobileequipment(forklift,telehandler,personnellift)
Computerized maintenance management experience (Ex. Maximo, Oracle, SAP)
Strongtroubleshootingexperience
Whether we are manufacturing components for our engines, driving innovation in fuel and noise reduction, or unlocking new opportunities to grow and deliver more productivity, our GE Aerospace teams are dedicated and making a global impact. Join us and help move the aerospace industry forward.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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: No
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.