AMRT Coatings Technician

GE Vernova; South Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a skilled Coatings Technician to support the thermal spray cell and coating development for gas turbine hardware. You will operate Oerlikon Metco and Praxair equipment, perform run-offs, calibrations, and prepare components for coating trials, while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, maintaining records, and collaborating with engineers to drive process improvements and reliable production.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience operating thermal spray coating equipment.
• Must have hands-on experience in a manufacturing, repair, or development environment in thermal spray operations.
• Access to U.S. export-controlled information may be required; authorization may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operation of the thermal spray cell including setup, execution, teardown, and housekeeping.
• Run thermal spray trials and process tests to aid coating development and qualification.
• Set up and operate Oerlikon Metco and Praxair equipment per procedures.
• Perform robotic and table calibration for accurate coating application.
• Prepare gas turbine hardware for coating development and evaluation.
• Handle metallic and ceramic powders safely following procedures.
• Verify machine setup, consumables, process parameters, and calibration status.
• Troubleshoot equipment, powder feeders, motion control, and process consistency.
• Collaborate with engineers to collect observations and feedback.
• Maintain records of settings, run conditions, and powder usage.
• Assist in maintaining SOPs and visual management for the cell.
• Support preventive maintenance and repairs scheduling.
• Ensure work complies with safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement for cell reliability.

Skills

Thermal spray operations

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma / technical diploma / associate degree

Tools

Oerlikon Metco software

Praxair software

Cell diagnostic tools

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Coatings Technician will support the daily operation of the Thermal Spray Coatings cell by executing day-to-day activities within the thermal spray cell and supporting coating development through equipment set up, run-offs, processing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of standard work. This role is critical to enabling safe, efficient, and repeatable thermal spray operations that support technology development, process validation, and gas turbine hardware applications. This person will work closely with engineers to execute coating trials, support process development, and ensure the thermal spray cell operates reliably and safely.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the day-to-day operation of the thermal spray cell, including setup, execution, teardown, and housekeeping activities;
• Execute thermal spray run-offs and process trials to support coating development, qualification, and continuous improvement initiatives;
• Set up and operate Oerlikon Metco and Praxair thermal spray equipment in accordance with established procedures and technical requirements;
• Perform robotic and table calibration activities supporting the global repair shops to ensure accurate and repeatable coating application;
• Prepare and process a variety of gas turbine hardware for coating development and evaluation activities;
• Handle, identify, and manage metallic and ceramic powders used in gas turbine thermal spray applications, following required safety and handling procedures;
• Support equipment readiness by verifying proper machine setup, consumables, process parameters, and calibration status prior to execution;
• Troubleshoot thermal spray cell issues, including equipment, setup, powder feeders, motion control, and process consistency concerns;
• Work closely with engineers to execute development plans, collect observations, and provide feedback on process performance;
• Maintain accurate records for equipment settings, run conditions, calibration checks, powder usage, and trial execution;
• Assist in maintaining standard work, operating procedures, and visual management tools for the thermal spray cell;
• Support preventive maintenance, routine inspections, and coordination of repairs for coating cell equipment;
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with safety, quality, and operational standards;
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts to enhance cell reliability, process consistency, and productivity.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma, technical diploma, associate degree, or equivalent hands-on technical experience in a manufacturing, repair, or development environment in thermal spray operations;
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience operating thermal spray coating equipment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Proven experience specifically within a gas turbine manufacturing, repair, or advanced engineering lab environment;
• Demonstrated track record processing complex Gas Turbine HGP (Hot Gas Path) and combustion components;
• Advanced familiarity with Oerlikon Metco and Praxair specific software and complex cell diagnostic tools;
• Experience implementing Lean methodologies or process optimization tools within a technical manufacturing environment;
• Proven ability to quickly master new spray processes, emerging coating technologies, and evolving automation software.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

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

GE Vernova 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: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position only:

• The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 02, 2026.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance and 12 paid holidays. New hires also receive 40 hours of personal business time, 160 hours of personal illness and caregiving time (subject to state law), and two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date).

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.