Job Description Summary

The Maintenance Specialist in the Schenectady Facilities Operation group will troubleshoot and analyze machine tools in our Steam Turbine & Generator manufacturing plant within GE VERNOVA Gas Power in Schenectady, NY. They will be expected to make business critical decisions in a timely manner and meet safety, quality, production, and delivery metrics within a particular cell.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Analyze Machine Tools failures for indications of assignable causes, identify and recommend corrective actions, and work with group to implement.
• Become the technical expert on industrial equipment maintenance and operation for CNC machine tools, robotics, and hydraulic systems for multiple source vendors, controls and processes.  Identify and diagnose problems related to the proper operation of equipment mechanically, hydraulically and electrically.
• Work closely with the Operations Manager in assigned area, providing him with weekly metrics on performance, schedules on critical repairs, as well as daily updates on critical equipment.
• Perform as a primary point of contact with Equipment OEM and parts vendors.
• Recommend major rebuilds, and redesigns to Manufacturing Engineering, and perform minor redesigns for the elimination of future breakdowns
• Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering in the review, design, installation and upgrade of machines, prepare Preventative Maintenance schedule, lubrication charts, identify and ensure necessary spare parts levels.
• Lead teams of hourly trade personnel to maintain, troubleshoot, repair and modify industrial machinery
• Direct and train skilled trades in the latest repair techniques and maintenance methods
• Contribute to continuous improvement using Lean and 5S Initiatives.
• Develop opportunities for reducing operating expenses and improving capabilities
• Active participation in safety initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• AAS Degree in Mechanical or Electrical field (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance function)
• 3 Years of technical maintenance experience.  Manufacturing equipment or military maintenance with training
• Knowledge of common computer tools, software, machine applications, portable electronic devices and technology applications

Desired Characteristics

• 5 Years related machine tool maintenance experience in a large manufacturing environment or equivalent military maintenance experience with Mechanical or Electrical training from a military “A/C” schools
• Broad understanding of mechanical and electrical aspects of machine tool controls, PLC’s, robotics, and alignments
• Experience as a Machine Tool Field Service Representative

Additional Information

 

 

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $76,300.00 and $114,400.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

 

 

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

 

 

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on June 08, 2026.

 

 

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescriptio