Finishing Technician I

gevernova; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

GE Vernova Inc. is hiring for a blade finishing role in the United States. You will perform grinding, gelcoat application, matting, painting, sanding, masking, and edge filling to deliver high-quality rotor blades.

The job requires safety compliance, respirator use, and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. Shift is Mon-Fri 10pm-6:30am. Base pay range for US candidates is $22.88–$27.50 per hour, DOE, with relocation not provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs, stand on concrete, and operate tools.</br>
• Requires use of respirator and adherence to safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Grind blade to work instructions and apply gelcoat per specs.
• Matting, painting, sanding, and masking to ensure blade quality.
• Apply filler to blade edges and ensure voids are filled.
• Turn the blade on a machine and maintain 5S standards.

Skills

Lifting up to 40 lbs

Push/pull heavy objects

Stand for long periods

Hand dexterity

Operate basic hand tools

Operate power tools

Operate heavy machinery

Respirator use

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Power tools

Heavy machinery

Respirator

Job description

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova Inc. is a purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification segments and is supported by its accelerator businesses. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world's challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova helps customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. GE Vernova is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., with approximately 75,000 employees across approximately 100 countries around the world. Supported by the Company's purpose, The Energy to Change the World, GE Vernova technology helps deliver a more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy future.
GE Vernova's Onshore Wind business is a world leader in onshore wind technology. With an installed base of approximately 55,000 turbines around the world, it offers a high-tech product portfolio of turbines for a broad range of site conditions.
Perform a variety of tasks in the finishing process of the blade.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Grinding blade to work instruction specifications.
• Grind between quality marks and apply gelcoat to designated locations.
• Matting to give blades a clean finish.
• Painting and Sanding
• Apply tape to edge of blade to avoid overspray of gel coat.
• Apply auto mask to the shell of the blade.
• Apply filler/mud to the lead edge of the blade, then scrape of excess so all voids are filled.
• Turn the blade utilizing machine.
• Wear designated personal protective equipment and follow all health and safety guidelines.
• Maintain 5s standards.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to lift of carry objects or materials up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to push/pull heavy objects.
• Ability to stand for extended periods on concrete floors.
• Ability to work with hands for an extended period.
• Ability to operate basic hand tools, power tools, and heavy machinery.
• Requires usage of respirator.

Desired Characteristics

• High School Diploma/GED or related experience.

• Previous Manufacturing experience.

Position Shift: Mon-Fri 10pm-6:30am

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the base pay for this position is $22.88-$27.50. - DOE

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 29, 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.