Machinist III (01X) - 3rd Shift

gevernova; South Carolina; On-site; USD 53,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

GE Vernova in Greenville, SC seeks an experienced Machinist to set up and operate a broad range of manual and CNC machines. You will interpret blueprints, select tooling, and ensure parts meet tight tolerances with precision measuring equipment.

Understand safety and quality requirements, contribute to continuous improvement, and support a productive manufacturing cell at a site investing in capabilities and people.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years machining experience in a shop setting.
• Advanced setup and operation of manual, conventional, and CNC machines.
• Experience with milling, turning, grinding, boring, and EDM.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and maintain tolerances.
• Independently troubleshoot machining, tooling and quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a wide range of manual, conventional, and CNC machines.
• Machine components to precise tolerances using a variety of equipment.
• Interpret blueprints and process sheets to produce parts.
• Use measuring tools to verify conformance and adjust as needed.
• Identify and correct setup issues to maintain quality and flow.
• Contribute to safety, quality, and productivity improvements.

Skills

Machining experience

Blueprint interpretation

CNC and manual machining

Precision measurement

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Mills

Lathes

EDM

Grinders

Boring

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 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.