Military DoD SkillBridge Program - Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Maintenance Technician

SkillBridge Program Opportunity

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

Seize a unique opportunity to join a team advancing cutting-edge ceramic matrix composite (CMC) products and technology. In this critical role, you will be a key member of the Facilities and Maintenance team. The E&I Maintenance Technician in an aerospace environment is responsible for ensuring safe, compliant, and reliable operation of production, test, and facility equipment. This includes installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration and repair of electrical, electronic, and instrumentation systems supporting aerospace manufacturing, furnace operations and efficient operations and troubleshooting of plant equipment and facilities.

What You'll Do

As an E&I Maintenance Technician, you will support a wide range of production and facility equipment with a strong focus on electrical systems, instrumentation, controls, and overall equipment reliability.

Required Qualifications

• Active Military personnel on their last 180 days of Military service.
• High School Diploma/GED from an accredited school or institution, or Technical diploma, associate degree, apprenticeship, or equivalent certification in Electrical, Instrumentation, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial E&I maintenance experience in manufacturing, processing, utilities, laboratory, or similar industrial environments.
• Must have strong electrical, instrumentation and related calibration skills for field devices and control loops.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain required security clearance.

Key Responsibilities

Instrumentation & Controls

• Calibrate and maintain process instrumentation including temperature, pressure, vacuum, flow, pH, and gas detection devices.
• Troubleshoot and repair process instrumentation, electrical systems, and related manufacturing equipment.
• Install and support instrumentation devices, field wiring, and control system components.
• Assist with DAQ systems, PLC-based controls, PC-based control systems, and field I/O.
• Diagnose faults using tools such as multimeters, loop calibrators, and other electrical/instrumentation test equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, PLC I/O lists, and equipment manuals.

General Maintenance

• Perform maintenance on production equipment, furnaces, utilities, and facility systems.
• Install, replace, and repair components such as motors, pumps, drives, belts, filters, gears, chains, and valves.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical issues.
• Support equipment installation activities, including utility hookups, alignment, and leveling.
• Apply cross-functional maintenance skills to help keep operations running smoothly.

Reliability, Root Cause & Continuous Improvement

• Help identify and eliminate equipment issues to improve uptime, reliability, and process performance.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) efforts.
• Partner with operators, engineers, process owners, and maintenance teammates to solve problems quickly and effectively.
• Recommend improvements to instrumentation, maintenance practices, and equipment performance.
• Respond to issues with urgency to minimize production downtime.

Documentation & Asset Management

• Accurately document maintenance work; Complete work orders, calibration records, maintenance history, and required paperwork on time.
• Maintain clear, organized records of repairs, inspections, and completed maintenance activities.

Safety, Compliance & Work Environment

• Follow all Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) requirements, including LOTO, permits, and risk assessments.
• Work in compliance with applicable electrical codes, aerospace quality requirements, and site procedures.
• Safely work in an industrial environment that may include noise, heights, confined spaces, and varying shifts.
• Support contractor activity as needed, including permits, technical guidance, and equipment isolation.
• Complete all required company, regulatory, and site-specific training.
• Support overtime and weekend coverage when needed to meet business demands.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience working in aerospace advanced manufacturing, thermal processing, or highly regulated industrial environments.
• Familiarity with PLC/DCS systems, VFDs, DAQ systems, and industrial control systems.
• Experience supporting furnaces, process equipment, or utility systems.
• Working knowledge of AS9100/AS9110, calibration practices, and quality system requirements.
• A strong troubleshooter who can analyze issues and take action.
• Dependable, adaptable, and willing to step in where needed.
• A team player with a positive, professional attitude.
• Focused and organized, with a strong sense of ownership.
• Transparent and collaborative, sharing information clearly and constructively.
• Humble and eager to learn, with respect for teammates and standard work.
• Committed to safe work practices and operational excellence.

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)).

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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.