Facilities Steelworker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. in the United States is seeking a skilled maintenance welder to perform welding, fabrication, and installation across site and production areas. You will read drawings, plan repairs, and log activities in the work order system, using PPE and lifts as required.

The role requires formal welding training or a technical degree with 3+ years in a manufacturing setting, plus 6G pipe welding certifications and the ability to work with heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Mechanical Technology or equivalent.
• Multiple routes acceptable: military training, journeyman/apprenticeship, or welding coursework.
• Welding experience in a manufacturing facility is required.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and extensive repairs with minimal direction.
• Install, position, level, and align machines and equipment.
• Work from drawings or field requirements and document activities in the work order system.
• Utilize PPE and access equipment like cranes, forklifts, and lifts as needed.

Skills

Welding experience

Pipe welding 6G cert

Read engineering drawings

Equipment installation/alignment

Teamwork and problem solving

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical Technology

High School Diploma with Military Training

High School Diploma with Journeyman/Apprenticeship

High School Diploma with Modern Welding course

Tools

Plasma cutter

Forklifts

Cranes

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).

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.