CNC Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician - 2nd shift

Location: Wilmington NC USA

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Description Summary

Maintain, diagnose, repair, calibrate, and modify, as assigned, mechanical, electro-mechanical and electronic control systems for CNC machine tools, manufacturing processes, test equipment and other associated equipment. Perform troubleshooting when problems arise in these areas, including those that may result from programming, tooling, set-up, instrumentation, calibration and other errors.

Job Description

Join GE Aerospace: Where Precision Meets Purpose

Are you ready to elevate your career and contribute to the future of aviation? At GE Aerospace, we’re not just building jet engines and components—we’re shaping the technologies that power commercial and military aircraft around the globe. As part of our Wilmington team, you’ll be immersed in a collaborative, high-performing environment where your skills and ideas will fuel innovation and excellence. Together, we believe the world works better when it flies. Do you?

Working at GE Aerospace Wilmington For over 22 years, our Wilmington facility has been a hub of innovation and excellence, producing high-quality rotating parts for aviation’s most advanced engines. With 600,000 square feet of manufacturing space, 300+ CNC machines, and 21 special processes, we’re proud to be the career home of 500+ employees who thrive on purpose and challenge.

Why GE Aerospace Wilmington?

• Competitive Pay: This position starts out at $42.72/hour and top pay after 6 years is $53.21/hour plus 10% shift differentials

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, vacation and holidays starting on Day 1

• Relocation Support: Available for candidates living over 90 miles from the facility

Essential Responsibilities:

• Install, maintain, repair, calibrate, modify, and rebuild CNC machine tools and related equipment

• Partner with operators/support teams to validate repairs and confirm proper machine operation

• Read and interpret complex blueprints, schematics, and manuals for hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical systems

• Perform preventive maintenance on CNC and conventional machines; implement required modifications and updates

• Update and maintain equipment documentation after service and changes

• Follow all safety procedures (LOTO, confined space, fall protection, hot work, NFPA 70E, etc.) and maintain a clean, orderly work area

• Use advanced test and measurement tools (oscilloscope, VOM/multimeter, calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, ball bar, laser alignment tools, electronic levels)

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• 2+ years troubleshooting and repairing CNC machines or equivalent

• Ability to read and interpret complex drawings, manuals and schematics for hydraulic, pneumatic and electromechanical systems and PLC programs

• Ability to use testing equipment such as micrometers, dial indicators, oscilloscopes, meggers, multimeters, ball bars or laser alignment tools

• Ability to perform tasks conforming to all safety regulations and procedures, such as LOTO, confined space, hot work permits and NFPA 70E

• 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. 

Working Conditions:

• Intermittent lifting of up to 50 pounds and manipulating bulky parts/tooling

• Ability to bend, stoop or stand while performing maintenance tasks

• Climbing and working at elevated heights

• Using good manual dexterity and continuous analytical ability to troubleshoot electromechanical equipment

• Exposure to chemicals while using proper PPE and following safety procedures

• Working with voltages up to 480V while using proper PPE and following safety procedures