Job Description Summary

Vernova Purpose

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

You’ll be part of something big—and growing. At GE Vernova, we’re leading the way in shaping the future of energy, and our Greenville Gas Turbine site plays a critical role in that mission. As demand for reliable and more sustainable power continues to grow around the world, our Greenville teams are expanding to build, repair, and deliver advanced gas turbine technology that powers a third of the world!

Here in Greenville, you’ll contribute directly to a site that is making significant investments in new capabilities, equipment, and our people. The work you will do matters—every component you build, inspect, assemble, or move supports customers across the globe and helps keep the lights on for millions of people.

You’ll join a team that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement, where our shop employees are highly skilled, trusted experts, and essential to our success. As we grow, you’ll have opportunities to learn new skills, work with cutting-edge technology, and build a long-term career at a site that’s proud of its legacy and excited about what’s next.

Job Description

What you’ll do

• Set up and operate production equipment and tooling in a gas turbine manufacturing environment.
• Perform standard machining operations on metal components using CNC equipment.
• Follow blueprints, work instructions, and established procedures to produce parts that meet required specifications.
• Use precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges to inspect work and verify part quality.
• Support related shop operations such as deburring, blending, part handling, and material movement as needed.
• Operate material-moving equipment such as forklifts and jib or gantry cranes, as trained.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area while following all compliance and safety requirements.
• Work collaboratively with teammates and participate in problem solving and continuous improvement efforts.
• Take ownership of safety, quality, and productivity in your area of responsibility.

What you’ll bring (Basic Qualifications)

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a manual or CNC machine operator in a manufacturing or machine shop environment, or successful completion of a recognized machinist training program.
• Experience following work instructions and using basic precision measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers.
• 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. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this role.

What will make you stand out

• You have hands-on experience with mills, drills, grinders, lathes, or similar machining equipment.
• You have experience in a manufacturing environment with a strong focus on safety and quality.
• You are eager to learn new machining techniques, equipment, and processes.
• You bring strong attention to detail, dependability, and a team-first mindset.

Machinist I (01B)    
Pay Rate: $30.31 - $31.61 per hour
Eligible for a $1.00/hour shift premium on 2nd and 3rd

Benefits Available to You

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com)

• Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
• A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
• GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.