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McAllen Maintenance Mechanic - 3rd Shift

GE Aerospace
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Jul 2025

About the role

Job Description Summary

With minimal supervision, repairs and maintains CNC and conventional machinery, plumbing, electrical wiring, preventative maintenance and operates welding and machine tool equipment. Maintain and repair commercial and industrial pumps, temperature controllers, plumbing, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Maintaining and repair industrial cleaning equipment. This position will require other maintenance duties and responsibilities.

Job Description

At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. As a world-leading provider of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft, we are committed to advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Joining GE Aerospace means becoming part of a collaborative and diverse team that values your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity. We listen to your ideas and support your growth through our ongoing LEAN transformation, enabling you to work smarter, not harder. Your contributions will have a meaningful impact on millions of lives, and you will share in our pride and purpose. If you are ready to elevate your future and do work that truly matters, come aboard, and be warmly welcomed at GE Aerospace.

  • 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 Jacksonville 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:  The GE Aerospace facility in McAllen is one of our centers of expertise specializing in the repair of engine components used in commercial and military aircraft. These include LPT Nozzles, HPT Nozzles, and HPT Hangars. You’ll find state of the art technologies in CNC, EDM, and Coating as well as advanced technology development within our new Tech Lab.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Troubleshoot and repair industrial chillers; cooling towers; central plant chilled/heated water and steam systems; CNC machines; and all associated equipment.

  • Troubleshoot and repair industrial pumps, temperature controllers, industrial plumbing equipment, general plumbing.

  • Strong analytical skills in electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and mechanical controls, control software logic, direct digital control and components. 

  • Maintain and repair control valves, dampers, linkages, actuators, compressors, cooling/heating coils, etc. 

  • Install and maintain power and control circuits (voltages up to 500vac) including conduit installation. 

  • Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards.

  • Diagnoses and replaces faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.

  • Responsible for quality assurance aspects relative to the job/task performed

  • Maintains work area housekeeping and assist in department/team housekeeping efforts

  • Adheres to and follow all safety procedures, i.e., lock-out/tag-out; report safety concerns, use appropriate PPE as required, and follow all safety practices

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • High School Diploma/GED

  • Minimum 2 years of experience as a maintenance mechanic or related maintenance

  • Minimum of 1 certificate of completion in maintenance of electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and building maintenance and plumbing

  • Willing and able to work overtime and any shift and weekends.

  • Requires the ability to read, write, and speak the English language: interpret and follow written procedures, and follow verbal instructions.

  • Requires the ability to read blueprints and schematics

  • Operate a scissor lift, forklift and articulated boom lift.

  • Must be proficient in repairing and maintaining machinery in operating condition.

  • Have demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair/replace mechanical and electro-mechanical systems

  • Working knowledge of MS Outlook and MS Excel

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must pass physical, background, and drug screens

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