Facilities Steelworker

GE Vernova; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Tuition assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a skilled facilities maintenance technician with strong welding capabilities to support site and production areas. You will diagnose problems, perform installations, read engineering drawings, and log activities in the work order system.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years in a manufacturing setting with welding experience, 6G pipe welding certifications (TIG or Stick), and are comfortable operating cranes, forklifts, and lifting equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years work experience in a Manufacturing Facility with Welding Experience.
• Pipe welding 6G certifications (TIG or Stick Open Root or with Backing).

Responsibilities

• Diagnose problems, plan, and complete work required, identify and order parts and materials.
• Perform machine and equipment installations, positioning, leveling, and alignment.
• Work from engineering drawings, sketches, or field requirements.
• Use work order system to open, close, and log work activities.
• Use PPE and access tools like cranes, forklifts, booms, and scissor lifts to perform duties.

Skills

Welding

Mechanical maintenance

Reading drawings

Education

Associate's degree in Mechanical Technology

High School Diploma/GED with Military Advanced Training

High School Diploma/GED with a Journeyman credential

High School Diploma/GED with Modern Welding 900 Hour Course

Tools

Cranes

Forklifts

Boom lifts

Scissor lifts

Plasma cutter

Table saw

Press brakes

Pipe welding equipment

Job description

Job Description Summary

Perform facilities maintenance and repair services for all site and production areas, and on all infrastructure components, and equipment. Perform a full range of skilled welding of steel fabrications and pipe systems, to include erecting, joining, cutting, bending, welding, grinding, and rolling of steel members and material. Operate brakes, shear, benders, table saws, plasma cutter, tap & dies, and other steel working machines and tools.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Work without direction on standard preventative maintenance and extensive repairs. Diagnose problems, plan, and complete work required, identify and order parts and materials.
• Perform machine and equipment installations, positioning, leveling, and alignment.
• Work from engineering drawings, sketches, or field requirements.
• Use work order system to open, close, and log work activities.
• Use proper PPE, tools, cranes, fork trucks, boom and scissor lifts to access and support work functions and requirements.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Mechanical Technology or similar field
• OR High School Diploma/GED with applicable Military Advanced Training Course
• OR High School Diploma/GED with a Credentialed Journeyman from an Approved Apprenticeship Program
• OR High School Diploma/GED with a Completion of Modern Welding 900 Hour Course or similar welding course

Desired Characteristics

Minimum 3 years work experience in a Manufacturing Facility with Welding Experience Pipe Welding 6G Certifications in Tig or Stick Open Root or with Backing.

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: No

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 04, 2026.

Available 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 two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date).

Legal / Disclaimer

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.