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GE HealthCare is hiring a Manufacturing Technician - 2nd shift in Waukesha, WI. It is a full-time role in Engineering & Manufacturing, first listed on November 4. The advertised pay is $26.65–$33.32 an hour. GE HealthCare has 79 other openings in the US, 19 of them in Waukesha, WI. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 3 Engineering & Mfg openings in Waukesha, WI today; the typical one asks for 2 years.
How the pay compares
GE HealthCare advertises $26.65 to $33.32 an hour, a midpoint of $29.98 an hour. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is higher than about 55% of the 156 engineering & mfg jobs across the US that publish an hourly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $28 an hour. At 40 hours a week all year, $29.98 an hour comes to about $62,000 before tax. Convert other hourly rates To see roughly what this leaves after federal and Wisconsin tax, try our take-home pay calculator.
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About hiring at GE HealthCare
GE HealthCare has 80 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 7 states. Most are in software & IT (19), healthcare & pharma (13) and engineering & mfg (11). The biggest locations are Waukesha, WI (20), Chicago, IL (5) and Salt Lake City, UT (3). 55% of them are remote, 1% are open to entry-level candidates and 44% show pay. We collect GE HealthCare's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Workday), never from job boards or agencies.
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Job Description Summary
Location: Waukesha, WI — onsiteSchedule: 2:30 PM–11:00 PM
Base pay: $26.65–$33.32 per hour
Shift differential: An additional 10%, bringing hourly pay to approximately $29.32–$36.65
Help build technology that supports patient care
Bring your hands-on manufacturing experience to GE HealthCare. We’re seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support production of our Pluto Photon Counting Detector, a component of advanced medical imaging technology.
In this role, you’ll set up and operate automated manufacturing equipment, monitor product quality, troubleshoot production issues, and help improve processes as production grows.
If you’ve worked as a manufacturing technician, production technician, machine operator, or setup operator and have experience with equipment adjustments and troubleshooting, we encourage you to apply. Previous medical device or photon counting detector experience is not required.
Job Description
What you’ll do
- Set up, operate, and monitor automated manufacturing equipment according to work instructions and specifications.
- Monitor equipment performance, production data, and product quality to identify issues.
- Troubleshoot common equipment alarms and production problems, making adjustments within approved procedures.
- Recognize and escalate equipment or process issues that require additional technical support.
- Read and interpret production charts, specifications, and technical work instructions.
- Maintain accurate production records, equipment logs, and quality documentation.
- Communicate equipment status, production concerns, and outstanding issues during shift handoffs.
- Work with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve problems and improve equipment performance and production processes.
- Follow safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory procedures, including proper material handling and use of personal protective equipment.
Required qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least two years of relevant experience in manufacturing, production, maintenance, or equipment support.
- Hands-on experience operating manufacturing equipment and identifying or troubleshooting equipment issues.
- Ability to understand work instructions, specifications, and production data.
- Ability to complete assigned work independently, follow established procedures, and recognize when additional support is needed.
- Ability to communicate clearly and maintain accurate records.
- Availability to work onsite in Waukesha, WI, on second shift from 2:30 PM–11:00 PM.
Helpful experience—not required
- Experience with automated production equipment or electromechanical systems.
- Experience in electronics, medical device, automotive, semiconductor, or other manufacturing environments with established quality requirements.
- Experience supporting new products or increasing production volumes.
- An associate degree in Manufacturing Technology, Electronics Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical field.
What will help you succeed
You enjoy hands-on work, take pride in product quality, and approach equipment problems methodically. You’re comfortable learning updated procedures as production develops, sharing observations with teammates, and asking for support when needed.
About GE HealthCare
At GE HealthCare, we are creating a world where healthcare has no limits. Our teams develop and manufacture medical technology that helps clinicians deliver care and improve patient outcomes around the world.
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Additional Information
GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare 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.
GE HealthCare will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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