Special Products Technician - 1st Shift

About the role

The Edison Works- TDC Special Products Technician supports the Edison Works Supply Chain division. The role involves operating advanced manufacturing equipment and applying special process technologies while following strict safety regulations for personnel, products and facilities. It is on-site only, and candidates must be able to rotate across the lab between positions such as slurry painting, metallography (electronic microscope analysis of parts), laser cutting and airfoil inspection with high-pressure air.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and run projects requested by manufacturing engineers and the organizational leader
• Carry out setup, hardware processing, inspection and documentation of results
• Handle material procurement and report preparation, and keep accurate records of materials, experimental results, observations and raw data
• Create and run new or special material processing and evaluation techniques
• Gather information from internal and external sources on materials and processes for assigned programs
• Maintain compliance with GE policies, procedures and directives, including vouchering, reporting, operating, environmental and safety practices

Required profile

• At least 18 years old, as the role may involve high-risk or hazardous operations and shifts beyond a standard workweek
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Collateral security clearance with Secret eligibility
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Person status (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee or refugee)
• Manufacturing experience and/or experience in inspection, assembly, instrumentation or test technician roles

Required skills

• Setting up and operating conventional and non-conventional machining
• Operating computers, instruments and gauges
• Proper use and care of tools and equipment
• Reading complicated drawings and part prints (desired)
• Familiarity with advanced metals and/or composites (desired)

Relocation assistance is not provided. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and only hires people legally authorized to work in the United States; offers are conditioned on a drug screen where applicable.