Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Are you excited at the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the world?

What impact you’ll make?
The Manufacturing Process Operator is responsible for operating grinding, polishing, deburr, and surface-treatment tools, along with pressure washers, grit blasters, pickle tanks, paint equipment, and material-moving equipment such as forklifts and jib/gantry cranes. This role supports production activities across the shop, ensures consistency and quality, and promotes a safe working environment.

Job Description

What You’ll Do

Operate a wide variety of production equipment, tools, and shop machinery
• Use grinding, polishing, and deburring tools to size, blend, and prepare product components
• Operate pressure washers, grit blasters, pickle tanks, and painting equipment as required
• Prepare and finish parts for paint processes, including cleaning, masking, and coating application
• Move materials safely using forklifts, jib/gantry cranes, and other material-handling equipment
• Measure, verify, and qualify part dimensions using standard measurement tools
• Maintain ownership of safety, quality, compliance, and productivity standards
• Participate in team-based problem solving, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement efforts
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Why Join Us

• Hands-on role contributing to precision component manufacturing
• Work with diverse industrial tools, finishing equipment, and shop systems
• Be part of a collaborative team culture focused on improvement and safety
• Opportunity to build skills across multiple manufacturing processes

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum one (1) year of mechanical or electrical experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency using manual, electric, and pneumatic hand tools
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Ability to pass a manufacturing assessment
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship available now or in the future)
• Ability to successfully complete a background check and drug screen
• Willingness to work in a tobacco-free environment
• Ability to work overtime and occasional weekends, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work 2nd shift (3PM–11PM), with or without reasonable accommodation
• Commitment to wearing PPE such as safety glasses, gloves, ear protection, protective footwear, and head protection

Who You Are

• Reliable operator with strong mechanical aptitude
• Safety-minded with attention to detail and quality
• Team-oriented with the flexibility to support multiple tasks
• Eager to grow and contribute to continuous improvement activities
• Comfortable in a hands-on, fast-paced industrial environment

Tools & Equipment You’ll Work With

• Grinding, polishing, and deburring tools
• Pressure washers, grit blasters, and pickle tanks
• Painting systems and masking tools
• Forklifts, jib/gantry cranes, and material-handling equipment
• Standard measurement instruments

Manufacturing Process Operator (04A): Pay Rate $24.144 – $25.353 per hour. Eligible for an additional $1.00/hour shift premium for 2nd or 3rd shift. Expected posting close date May 11, 2026.

Benefits Available to You

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Retirement benefits with 401(k) matching and additional company contributions
• Vacation and sick leave plus paid parental leave
• Disability and life insurance
• Tuition and adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Program available 24/7

About the Benefits Program

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and certain affiliates may sponsor benefit programs. Each sponsor reserves the right to amend, modify, suspend, or terminate any plan at its discretion. No employee has a guaranteed vested right to future benefits. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer