Flexible FCO Operator

F05420 Global Nuclear Fuel-Americas, LLC; Wilmington (NC); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Health Coach 24/7 nurse-based resource

Employee Assistance Program

12 paid holidays

2 weeks annual vacation

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. in Wilmington, NC seeks an operator to run computer-based inspection systems and to set up and operate finishing equipment for heat treatment, straightening, polishing and cut-to-length. You will lead a small team with minimal supervision.

You will calibrate UT/EC systems, review charts for flaw characterization, train new operators, maintain traceability, and uphold safety. Shifts include Fri–Sun 7am–7pm; GE Vernova offers comprehensive benefits and career growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read/write clearly and perform basic arithmetic.
• Experience setting up mechanical equipment is required.
• Prior UT/EC knowledge or course in ultrasonic testing is required.
• Pass QC vision test and ANSI N-45.2.6 Level A1 certification.
• Ability to pass a written test and demonstrate computer skills.
• Crane certification may be required within a reasonable time.
• Experience with dial indicators or micrometers and recording production/quality data.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain FCO equipment including tube straighteners and heat treatment machinery.
• Run computer-based inspection systems (UT/EC) and MIDAS-like interfaces.
• Calibrate UT/EC systems and verify laser marking and defect marking systems.
• Train other operators and supervise more than one machine at a time.
• Maintain material traceability and ensure workstation cleanliness and safety.
• Oversee quality attributes and segregate nonconforming material.

Skills

Reading and writing clearly

Math calculations

Team leadership

Mechanical setup

Ability to lift 10-30 lbs

Crane certification (time to obtain)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dial indicators

Micrometers

Laser micrometer

Profilometer

Ultrasonic testing equipment

Job description

Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary Responsibilities include: 1) operation of computer-based automatic inspection systems which provide barcoding, eddy current (EC), and ultrasonic (UT) inspection of products, and 2) mechanical setup and operation of electro- mechanical equipment used to provide intermediate and final finish processing of products (for example, heat treatment, straightening, polishing, and cut-to-length). Operators will function as team/area leaders at each operation, working with little or no supervision, and instructing/training new or lower-rated operators. Operators are responsible for understanding and assuring the quality of product attributes generated at each operation which includes the segregation of nonconforming products through the evaluation of UT/EC or heat treat traces or per procedure instructions.

Friday, Saturday, Sunday – 7am-7pm

Job Description Responsibilities

Setup, operate, maintain, and assist in troubleshooting problems with FCO equipment (for example tube straightener, heat treat, polisher, and cut-to-length machines).

Operate computer-based automatic inspection systems (for example, ‘Multi-Inspection and Data Accumulation System’ (MIDAS) for fuel tubing). Operation entails performing calibration checks of eddy current, ultrasonic, and other dimensional measurement systems, verifying proper operation of laser barcode marking systems and defect marking systems, and loading/unloading product from the systems.

Analyze and interpret UT and EC charts for flaw characterization and process control.

Visually characterize OD flaws using 10X magnification or heat treat samples for release using 16X magnification as needed.

Train other operators in this job code.

Deburr and rework product end conditions using hand tools as needed.

Operate overhead cranes and other material handling equipment to move material into place.

Oversee operation of more than one machine at a time.

Become certified by passing both written and practical tests administered by the QC Level A3 for product inspection.

Maintain material traceability at each work station.

Maintain work station cleanliness and housekeeping, and perform all work to established safety practices.

Segregate and transfer rejected material to the quarantine area.

Become proficient with the operation of the following gages: laser micrometer, profilometer, ultrasonic dimensional inspection machine, and dial indicator.

Mental and Physical Demands

Occasional intense visual examination using 10X magnifiers is required.

Lifting and moving up to 10-30 pounds of tubes many times during an 8-hour shift is typical.

Good physical dexterity is required for equipment setup and adjustment.

Must maintain mental awareness to discover quality problems even after observing attributes in a repetitive manner.

Must be able to locate tube ends into holes in a support plate located 13 feet above the floor.

Overtime scheduling and unusual hours including short notice/split shifts are occasionally required to meet business needs.

Correctable vision is required.

Will be periodically tested for proficiency during customer audits and certification activities.

Working Conditions

Work position is generally standing with moderate walking. Job functions are performed indoors in a factory environment. Can be exposed to hand and bodily injury from moving belts, gears, or equipment while performing setups and machine adjustments. Can work with chemicals such as nitric and HF acid Coveralls are needed during weekly preventative maintenance as coolant and Zircaloy slurry is cleaned out of filter media and machine parts.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Must be able to read and write clearly, to add and subtract whole numbers, and to perform percentage calculations.

Experience in setting up mechanical equipment is required.

Must have at least one of the following: prior experience in the operation of ultrasonic test (UT) equipment including UT chart review, orsuccessful completion of a course on the fundamentals of ultrasonic testing, orprior experience with operation and setup of automated welding equipment, orCNC machine operation experience.

Must be able to pass QC vision test and must be able to pass a written test for ANSI N-45.2.6 Level A1 certification.

Prior experience using dial indicators or micrometers and preparing accurate production/quality records both manually and through the use of computer terminals.

May be required to demonstrate computer skills.

Ability to become crane certified within a reasobable amount of time.

Prior experience setting up and operating equipment controlled by a computer interface and/or programmable logic controller.

Must be able to frequently lift and move up to 10-30 pounds as well as locate tube ends into holes in a support plate located 13 feet above the floor.

Pay Transparency

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the base pay for this position is $32.31/hr progressing to $35.30 hour after 6 months of satisfactory performance plus $1.00/hr shift differential. The position will remain open until a candidate is identified for offer. This posting is expected to close when a suitable candidate has been identified. 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: 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 November 10, 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.

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously.

That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it.

If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different.

Our mission is embedded in our name.

We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity.

“Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems.

“Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver.

Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.

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