Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Maintenance Technician - Aerospace

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Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Maintenance Technician - Aerospace Manufacturing

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Are you an experienced maintenance professional who enjoys solving technical problems, keeping critical equipment running, and working hands-on in a high-performance manufacturing environment? We're looking for an Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Maintenance Technician to help support advanced aerospace manufacturing operations focused on next-generation Aerospace technologies.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

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.

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

Qualifications:

• Technical diploma or High School Diploma, associate degree, or apprenticeship in Electrical/Instrumentation or equivalent certification

• At least five (5) years industrial E&I maintenance (manufacturing, processing plant, utilities, or lab environment etc.) performing instrument calibrations and equipment maintenance.

• Must have strong electrical, instrumentation and related calibration skills for field devices and control loops.

• Ability to speak, read, and write in English

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Good math skills

• Must be well-organized with good attention to detail

• Display strong work ethics and positive attitude

• Adaptable and dependable with ability to follow direction and work cooperation with others

• Problem-solving, teamwork, ability to work independently

• Must maintain a helpful and professional attitude and appearance

• Must be US citizen and obtain security clearance.

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• Required Qualifications:

• 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

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain required security clearance

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: 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, decision-maker, collaborative

• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

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GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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.