Machinist III (01X) - 3rd Shift

GE Vernova; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 76,348 - 78,971; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova Greenville is seeking a Machinist III to perform advanced machining on gas turbine components. You will set up and operate a broad range of NC and manual machines, interpret blueprints, and ensure tolerances.

The role includes quality checks, tooling selection, and safe operation of lifting equipment. The position requires 2+ years of machining experience, the ability to troubleshoot issues independently, and compliance with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of machining experience in machine shop environment or equivalent training and hands-on experience.
• Advanced experience setting up and operating manual, conventional, and CNC machines for complex metal components.
• Experience interpreting blueprints, work instructions, and specifications to maintain tolerances.
• Ability to troubleshoot machining, tooling, setup, and quality issues independently.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and wear PPE as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced machine setup and operate a wide range of manual, conventional, and CNC machine tools.
• Machining work from standard to highly complex using mills, drills, grinders, broaches, turret lathes, EDM, and engine lathes.
• Interpret blueprints and programs to produce parts to tolerances.
• Apply temperature compensation methods to maintain dimensional accuracy.
• Select tooling and measuring devices to support safe, accurate machining.
• Inspect parts using precision measuring equipment.
• Operate material-moving equipment as trained.
• Identify and correct routine machining or setup issues to maintain quality.

Skills

Machining experience

CNC/Manual

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools

Quality conformity

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

CNC machines

Job description

Job Description Summary

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.

Machinist III (01X) – Pay Rate: $36.706–$37.967 per hour – Eligible for a $1.00 per hour shift premium on 2nd and 3rd

Benefits Available to You

• Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and national requirements.
• A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We’ve created programs that support the way you live and work today.
• GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on‑the‑job learning and development.

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 July 17, 2026. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to health coach; and other benefits such as retirement savings plan, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, paid holidays, and annual vacation.