Machinist III (01X) - 2nd Shift
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping customers power economies and deliver the electricity vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. As part of this mission, the Greenville Gas Turbine site plays a critical role in building, repairing, and delivering advanced gas turbine technology that powers a third of the world. This role contributes directly to a site making significant investments in new capabilities, equipment, and people, where your work will support customers globally and help keep the lights on for millions.
About the role
You’ll perform advanced machine setup and operate a wide range of manual, conventional, and CNC machine tools to execute complex machining operations on gas turbine materials, components, and assemblies. The work ranges from standard to highly complex, using equipment such as mills, drills, grinders, broaches, turret lathes, horizontal bore machines, EDM, and engine lathes. You’ll join a team that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to learn new skills, work with cutting-edge technology, and build a long-term career.
Responsibilities
- Interpret blueprints, CNC code, programs, work instructions, process sheets, and specifications to produce parts to required tolerances.
- Apply temperature compensation methods when machining large components to maintain dimensional accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Select and use appropriate tooling, fixtures, and measuring devices to support safe, accurate, and efficient machining.
- Inspect parts using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, trimos, tool setters, and Coordinate Measuring Machines.
- Operate material-moving equipment such as forklifts, jib cranes, gantry cranes, and overhead cranes, and perform advanced lifts, as trained.
- Identify and correct routine machining or setup issues to maintain quality and production flow.
- Contribute to team problem solving and continuous improvement efforts.
- Take ownership of compliance, safety, quality, and productivity in your area of responsibility.
- Drive continuous improvement through strong ownership of compliance, safety, quality, and productivity.
Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Minimum of 2 years of machining experience in a machine shop environment, or equivalent advanced machining training plus relevant hands-on experience.
- Advanced experience setting up and operating a broad range of manual, conventional, and/or CNC machines used to machine complex metal components.
- Strong experience with multiple machining processes such as milling, turning, grinding, boring, and/or EDM.
- Experience interpreting blueprints, work instructions, and specifications to perform complex machining operations and maintain required tolerances.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot machining, tooling, setup, and quality issues with a high level of independence.
- Ability to use precision measuring tools and inspection equipment to verify conformance of finished parts.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and wear required personal protective equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Successful completion of an assessment for the job class, background check, and drug screen.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; sponsorship for employment visas is not available for this role.
What will make you stand out
- Advanced experience performing complex setups and machining operations across multiple machine types.
- Experience working to tight tolerances on critical components in a high-quality manufacturing environment.
- Proven ability to solve machining problems, improve processes, and support less experienced team members.
- High level of craftsmanship, judgment, and ownership in safety, quality, and delivery.
Pay
$36.706 - $37.967 per hour, with a $1.00/hour shift premium for 2nd and 3rd shifts.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Access to Health Coach (24/7 nurse-based resource) and Employee Assistance Program (confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services).
- Retirement Savings Plan (401(k)) with company matching and retirement contributions, plus Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
- Tuition assistance and adoption assistance.
- Paid parental leave, disability benefits, and life insurance.
- 12 paid holidays and two weeks of annual vacation (may be pro-rated based on start date).