Machinist III (01X) - 2nd Shift

gevernova; South Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is expanding its Greenville Gas Turbine site to build, repair, and deliver advanced gas turbine technology that powers a third of the world. Join a team that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement as you perform complex machining operations and help keep the lights on for millions of people.

We’re seeking motivated machinists with strong setup and CNC skills who can interpret technical drawings, use precision measuring tools, and drive safety, quality, and productivity in

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years machining experience in a machine shop preferred.
• Experience setting up and operating manual, conventional, and CNC machines.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, work instructions, and specifications to meet tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced machine set up and operate a wide range of manual, conventional, and CNC machine tools.
• Interpret blueprints, CNC code, programs, and specs to produce parts to tolerances.
• Apply temperature compensation to maintain dimensional accuracy on large components.
• Select tooling, fixtures, and measuring devices to support safe, accurate machining.
• Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, and CMMs.
• Operate material-moving equipment as trained.
• Identify and correct routine machining or setup issues to maintain quality.
• Contribute to team problem solving and continuous improvement.

Skills

Machining experience

Blueprint interpretation

CNC operation

Tolerance control

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Milling

Turning

Grinding

EDM

Broaching

CNC machines

Job description

Job Description Summary

Vernova Purpose

GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Are you excited at the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the world?

What impact you'll make

you'll be part of something big—and growing. At GE Vernova, we're leading the way in shaping the future of energy, and our Greenville Gas Turbine site plays a critical role in that mission. As demand for reliable and more sustainable power continues to grow around the world, our Greenville teams are expanding to build, repair, and deliver advanced gas turbine technology that powers a third of the world!

Here in Greenville, you'll contribute directly to a site that is making significant investments in new capabilities, equipment, and our people. The work you will do matters—every component you build, inspect, assemble, or move supports customers across the globe and helps keep the lights on for millions of people.

You'll join a team that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement, where our shop employees are highly skilled, trusted experts, and essential to our success. As we grow, you'll have opportunities to learn new skills, work with cutting-edge technology, and build a long-term career at a site that’s proud of its legacy and excited about what’s next.

Job Description

What you'll do

• Perform advanced machine set up and operate a wide range of manual, conventional, and CNC machine tools to perform complex machining operations on gas turbine materials, components, and assemblies.
• Perform machining work ranging from standard to highly complex using equipment such as mills, drills, grinders, broaches, turret lathes, horizontal bore machines, EDM, and engine lathes.
• Interpret blueprints, CNC code, programs, work instructions, process sheets, and specifications to produce parts to required tolerances.
• Apply temperature compensation methods when machining large components to maintain dimensional accuracy and conformance to specifications.
• Select and use appropriate tooling, fixtures, and measuring devices to support safe, accurate, and efficient machining.
• Inspect parts using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, trimos, tool setters, and Coordinate Measuring Machines.
• Operate material-moving equipment such as forklifts, jib cranes, gantry cranes, and overhead cranes, and perform advanced lifts, as trained.
• Identify and correct routine machining or setup issues to maintain quality and production flow.
• Contribute to team problem solving and continuous improvement efforts.
• Take ownership of compliance, safety, quality, and productivity in your area of responsibility.
• Drive continuous improvement through strong ownership of compliance, safety, quality, and productivity.

What you'll bring (Basic Qualifications)

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of machining experience in a machine shop environment, or equivalent advanced machining training plus relevant hands-on experience.
• Advanced experience setting up and operating a broad range of manual, conventional, and/or CNC machines used to machine complex metal components.
• Strong experience with multiple machining processes such as milling, turning, grinding, boring, and/or EDM.
• Experience interpreting blueprints, work instructions, and specifications to perform complex machining operations and maintain required tolerances.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot machining, tooling, setup, and quality issues with a high level of independence.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools and inspection equipment to verify conformance of finished parts.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and wear required personal protective equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Successful completion of an assessment for the job class, background check, and drug screen.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this role.

What will make you stand out

• You have advanced experience performing complex setups and machining operations across multiple machine types.
• You have experience working to tight tolerances on critical components in a high-quality manufacturing environment.
• You are known for solving machining problems, improving processes, and supporting less experienced team members.
• You bring a high level of craftsmanship, judgment, and ownership in safety, quality, and delivery.

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the base pay for this position is $38.17 - $39.49/hr. Eligible for a $1.00/hour shift premium on 2nd and 3rd.

Additional Information

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