Electronic Repair Specialist - 1st shift

Job Description Summary

Grand Rapids facility builds electronic communication components, communication centers, beacon transmitters. These communication parts tell the command center what to do.

As an Electronic Repair Specialist, you will repair electronic assemblies per work order instructions and return the same in a “like new” condition to the customer.

The typical working hours for this position are 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Job Description

At GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and sustainable flight and the same dedication to the talented GE colleagues that make it happen.  Working at GE Aerospace means that you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team.

Career Growth: GE isn’t just a great place to start your career—it’s a great place to expand and grow your career.  Many entry-level employees grow into leadership roles in operations or other parts of the business.  There are also opportunities to continue your career at GE in Clearwater or across the globe.

Benefits: Our range of benefits includes health care starting on day one, 401 (k) savings plan with generous employer match, paid time off and more.

Education Assistance: GE encourages employees to continue their education and provides financial support to further employee learning.

Work environment: Grand Rapids climate-controlled facility offers onsite gym, cafeteria, Employee concierge service, tuition reimbursement, free parking with a great location close to 28th street.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Read and work from rework orders, work instructions, blueprints and verbal instructions.

• Quote in advance the time necessary to complete a repair job, monitor their time spent on a repair and document their work in an Online Business system.

• Complete teardown and build-up of a wide variety avionics equipment, the incorporation of Rework Orders, skilled board-level repairs and component replacements ranging from through-hole to ball grid array.

• Perform limited levels of evaluation of product and repairs, e.g. Fiber Optics inspection, Circuit Board X-Ray evaluation and Resistance checks.

Essential Responsibilities:

In addition, you will:

• Interface with peers, test technicians, and customer service personnel with minimum supervision.

• Manage their time between multiple repair activities with minimal supervision.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Have a High School Diploma / GED.

• Two years’ experience in electronics industry.

• Demonstrated electronics soldering experience.

• This position requires U.S. citizenship status.

• Enhanced computer skills using Microsoft suite of software tools as well as experience with MRP systems.

• Maintain certified soldering status.

• 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.

• Desired Characteristics:

• Self-Motivated.

• Excellent attendance history.

• Ability to produce error free products.

• Strives to meet or exceed job requirements.

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 ( . 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.

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.