Assembler Apprentice Program-15

About the Program

1-year registered apprenticeship program (registered with the Department of Labor) combining on-the-job training with coursework through a local community college. Apprentices are paid for on-the-job training, and tuition, fees, and books are covered by available grants, scholarship funding, and GE (via tuition reimbursement benefits).

• On-the-job training rotations in Unit Assembly, Rotor Assembly/Repair, Casings Assembly, and Unit-to-Base
• Mentoring, teamwork, and ongoing reviews
• Training in safety, basic measurements, tooling, assembly, print reading, and other manufacturing processes
• Successfully complete the program and earn a GE Vernova Gas Turbine Assembly Technician Certificate

What the Program Provides

• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment
• Fundamental tooling, assembly, and operational knowledge of heavy frame gas turbines
• Personal development through coaching and mentoring
• Opportunity to make a measurable impact
• Entry into an in-demand skilled craft
• Participation in team activities for Human Resources, Problem Solving, 5S, Kaizen, and Lean Manufacturing continuous improvement projects

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned duties as required

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical and mathematical aptitude
• Ability to maintain a minimum average grade of “C” or higher on all coursework completed
• Strong team member attitude and ability to work closely with other apprentices and trainers
• Ability and eagerness to learn
• Great communication skills
• Manufacturing or applicable mechanical/electrical experience (desired)

Eligibility

• Successfully pass an extensive interview process
• Successfully pass all required assessments, including tests of mechanical aptitude, basic math, tape measure usage, and gauge reading
• Ability and willingness to work rotating or fixed shifts, including 1st (6:45 AM–2:45 PM), 2nd (2:45 PM–10:45 PM), and 3rd (11:45 PM–6:45 AM) shifts
• Apprentices will remain on 1st shift for the first year of the program; upon graduation, apprentices will be assigned to an off-shift (2nd or 3rd)
• Business needs may require overtime or weekend shifts

Pay

Starting pay rate: $27.78 per hour. Eligible for shift premium of $1.00 USD per hour when working 2nd or 3rd shift.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits: medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Access to a Health Coach and 24/7 nurse-based resource
• Employee Assistance Program: 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
• Retirement benefits: GE Retirement Savings Plan (tax-advantaged 401(k) with company matching and retirement contributions, plus access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants)
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability and life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Two weeks of annual vacation (may be pro-rated based on start date)