Master Plumber 1st Shift

Job description

**Job Description Summary**
Starting Rate: $43:21/hr.
Shift: 1st Shift

**Job Description**

For more than 70 years our manufacturing facilities in Vermont have helped fuel the growth and success of GE Aerospace.

With over 500,000 square feet of manufacturing space across two sites we have an advanced mix of machinery and technologies allowing us to be a world-class compressor airfoil manufacturer.

Rutland’s products are featured in nearly every GE Aerospace engine line, securing a foundation in Vermont for years to come! We have deep roots in our community with several volunteer organizations available to join.

Come be a part of the future of flight!


**Job Description**


Master Plumber License required.

This position is responsible for all plumbing changes in plant to meet Vt. State plumbing codes.

Responsible for all permits for new installations through state program.

This will include tracking and inspecting all permitted work.

Insuring periodic payments are completed to state for permit fees (similar to electrical program).

Support a Journeyman’s program when and if necessary.

Provide over site & management of all plumbing systems.

Obtain Mechanical Repair skill block as described in the Maintenance Design.


Primary focal point for the operation, modification or installation the following water systems : * Potable City Water Supply and Distribution Network * Treated Process Water Supply & Cooling Tower Water Systems * Non Potable Process Water Supply and Distribution Network * Circulated Chilled Water Systems Supply and Distribution Network * De-ionized Water Systems Supply and Distribution Network * Any Licensed required repair or installation work on boilers or <15 psi steam lines.


Specify, procure and maintain inventory of all plumbing and mechanical supplies in support of above.

Execute projects/develop recommendations for capacity and efficiency planning for all mechanical and process systems.

Coordinate and execute the completion of all additions, modifications, or moves involving the mechanical and process systems.

In the Rutland Plants.

This includes the State permitting, record keeping and fee process.

Maintain operation of Washroom facilities to include sanitary drains and fixtures.

Support and control the Fire Protection Sprinkler and Hydrant system.

Maintain City Water Backflow Preventers and acquire any licenses or certifications required for this task.

Support the plumbing dependant areas and operations such as Chem Mill, Strip, Etch and Scrubber processes.

Work with EHS to monitor and control City Water usages.

Direct workload of other craftsmen in execution of additions, modifications, or moves to all other plumbing,mechanical and process systems in Facility.

Notes: • Position will require working some holidays, shutdowns, and OT.

**Minimum Requirements**


• VT State Master Plumber License required


• Demonstrated technical ability or technical school grad


• Demonstrated plumbing skills


• Good communication skills


• Willingness to multi-skill


• Team player


• Demonstrated mechanical skills


• Starting rate for this role is $43.21/hr.


• This is a 1st Shift Opportunity 6:30am-2:30pm


**Desirable Qualifications**


• Prior demonstrated GE maintenance experience


• Experience in other trades, i.e. hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, etc.

In this role, you will operate in accordance with rigorous quality and safety practices and procedures.

You will be assigned a training plan, which will outline which skill(s) you will initially learn.

The pay for this position is 43.21/hr.

This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan.

This posting is expected to close on November 30th, 2025.





GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.

Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.

Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.




GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”).

Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion.

No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program.

This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.



_This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Therefore, for applicants who are not U.S. lawful permanent residents, U.S. Citizens, or have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), employment will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government._



**Additional Information**

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) .

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 Aerospace 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).














**Relocation Assistance Provided:** No
GE Aerospace 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.

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