Total Productive Maintenance-Predictive Maintenance Technologies (PDM) Technician

The GEA Way At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.” As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together. The GEA Way philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together , we always look for a better way , and we create possibilities . Interested in joining us on our journey? Works with TPM Engineer and Senior Reliability Tech to ensure that maintenance processes for every TPM activity is performed to the TPM standards and condition-based maintenance is being implemented using available predictive technology equipment. Weekends: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 6:30am-6:30pm Position Total Productive Maintenance-Predictive Maintenance Technologies (PDM) Technician Location USA, LaFayette, GA How You'll Create Possibilities Safety: Follow and promote all safety guidelines for the position and the building. Follow all LOTO requirements. Review the LOTO procedure for the equipment with EHS, and TPM Engineer two weeks prior to any TPM activity in the plant. Review equipment with the TPM Engineer to identify potential risks that could occur during a TPM activity. Risks include items such as; sensors, prox. switches that could be accidentally misaligned or damaged, and safety devices such as light curtains, gate interlocks, etc. Participate in initial walkthrough of the equipment with TPM participants to identify equipment issues requiring repair so they can be tagged and completed during the TPM activity. Manage the organization and inventory control of the plant’s lubricant storage (oil room, inside storage, satellite storage locations). Develop and implement plan for filtering oil including in-bound (new) and in-use oil using proper hardware to prevent contamination of oil and avoid powering down equipment. Suggest revisions to standard work procedures with regards to the handling and dispensing of lubricants. Implement lubrication visual management for storage locations and equipment. Optimize Preventative Maintenance (PM) tasks by suggesting revisions to task lists and frequency of PMs. Develop skills to be the in-house expert on the use of PdM monitoring (vibration, thermography, ultrasound, motor testing). Work with Maintenance Business Leaders, AME, PIE, and TPM Engineers to develop a plan (and routes) for using predictive maintenance (PDM) techniques on critical pieces of equipment. Assist in the deployment of a PDM remote monitoring system. Monitors performance of the equipment after predictive technologies are implemented and provides reports and updates, as needed. Works closely with maintenance and operating technicians to improve their knowledge of techniques that could impede equipment reliability. Train maintenance personnel on the use of PDM monitoring devices and lubrication. Assist TPM Leader in the development of inspection checklists and cleaning standards that the operations will perform after a TPM activity for equipment sustainment. Participate in TPM kick-off meetings prior to the activities in the plant. Participate in TPM meetings as required. Provide feedback on critical equipment failures and suggest improvements. Assist in training operators on new tasks assigned during the TPM activity. Assist in the training of maintenance technicians in TPM philosophy. Support and promote a problem-solving environment. Participate in root cause failure analysis meetings to drive for a solution to eliminate the defect. Perform other duties as assigned. What You'll Bring to Our Team Skills: Strong technical knowledge of all equipment and components. Must have excellent attention to detail as we proceed to inspect for defects in the equipment. Must be able to communicate in a “team atmosphere” with all levels of the organization. Some work requires using computers including the Microsoft Office Suite. Must be able to work in a team environment treating other employees with respect and maintain a positive attitude. Must be motivated to drive improvements in safety, quality, costs, and on-time delivery. Willing to listen to other team members, communicate your input/feedback and work together. Must be able to deal with change, asking questions as needed to understand and adapt to the change to ensure appropriate adjustments are made. Our Culture Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D).This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities. This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices. By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy. GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GEA, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization. GE Appliances 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. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply, please send an e-mail to