Job Description Summary
As a member of the Welding team, in the Weld Department, you will be an active contributor to the Steam Turbine Stationary component repairs, and Steam Path dimensional inspection. This role will require you to incoming dimensional inspections, major and minor diaphragm repairs, and other miscellaneous Steam Path Weld repairs
Our Welder position is a full-time onsite position at our Chamblee, GA facility. New hires will work our 1st shift work schedule of Monday-Friday 6:00AM - 2:30PM ET during training. New hires will move to our 2nd shift work schedule of Monday-Friday 4:10PM - 1:00AM ET after training is complete. Overtime is available but not mandatory. Opportunities to switch shifts is based on business need and customer demand.
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Job Description
Your Role:
- Prioritize safety above all else by maintaining a rigorous adherence to safety standards and processes, ensuring that safety risks and issues are identified, reported, and addressed immediately;
Follow methods, standards, and work instructions to:
- Repair turbines and generators by applying appropriate welding techniques: Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG), Metal Inert Gas (MIG), Shielding Metal Arc (SMAW) and Submerged Arc Welding;
- Interpret blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics to determine appropriate welding processes;
- Set up and operate welding equipment: select appropriate materials, prep work piece in accordance with part geometry, properties of material and scope of repair;
- Inspect completed welds to determine structural soundness.
- Contour by grinding to achieve required geometry requirements
- Embrace a culture of respect, valuing inclusive teams and diverse perspectives to direct and train others as assigned, enabling the flow of information by inviting participation and responding productively;
- Approach daily work with continuous improvement in mind, working to continuously develop and improve mechanical assembly department practices to reduce cycle time, improve machine availability and efficiency, and lower operating costs.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Able to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
- Ability to lift, move and manipulate fixtures and component hardware up to 25 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodations.
Basic Qualifications(requirements):
- High School Diploma/GED with 2 year of TIG welding experience in a manufacturing environment or have successfully completed a welding co-op or course with a certified agent; or, Welding Technology trade school program with 1 year of TIG weld experience
Desired Qualifications:
- Diaphragm major repair experience
- Accomplished skills in a trade with experience on Power Generating Equipment
- Ability to understand blueprints and technical drawings;
- Ability to understand and use precision measuring equipment;
- Basic understanding of math related to repairs and manufacturing;
- Demonstrated ability to investigate and resolve problems;
- Demonstrated ability to adapt, be flexible, and maintain enthusiasm during periods of change to schedule and repairs parameters;
- Lean manufacturing experience;
- Ability to focus on multiple projects and priorities at one time, manage time effectively, and allocate resources efficiently
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