Machinist Internship

A01098 GE Vernova International LLC; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova in Bangor offers an immersive machining internship within a dedicated training cell. You will gain hands-on experience with industrial equipment, guided by instructors to build core machining skills.

The program includes mentorship, structured technical training, and potential full-time opportunities after completion. Qualifying candidates are high school graduates or GED holders, 18+, legally eligible to work in the US, and able to pass a background check and drug screen.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED or equivalent.
• Age 18 or older and legally allowed to work in the US.
• Able to pass background check and drug screen.
• Starting pay shown with 10% shift differential.

Responsibilities

• Participate in immersive hands-on training in a dedicated cell.
• Receive mentorship from instructors to develop machining basics.
• Build skills in print reading, precision measurement, and machining concepts.
• Potential path to full-time roles after internship completion.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma / GED or equivalent

Job description

Job Description Summary GE Vernova’s Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. It is a global leader in gas turbines and power plant technologies and services with the industry’s largest installed base.

This program is designed to bridge the gap between classroom theory and industrial application, offering a structured, professional environment for those looking to build a career in the skilled trades. You will be working within our new, dedicated training cell. This specialized space replicates the demands of a real-world production environment, allowing you to gain hands‑on experience with industrial machinery without the pressures of the active production floor. It is the ideal setting to master technical skills, focus on quality, and build your confidence under the guidance of your instructor.

Job Description

What You Will Gain:

• Immersive Hands‑On Training: Gain practical experience in our dedicated training cell, using equipment and processes that mirror our main production floor.
• Expert Mentorship: Receive personalized guidance from dedicated instructors who will support your development every step of the way.
• Structured Technical Path: Develop a strong foundation in machining principles, print reading, and precision measurement.
• Career Foundation: This internship is designed to build the competencies required to become a professional machine operator, opening the door for long‑term growth opportunities within GE Vernova in Bangor.

Why Join Us?

At GE Vernova, we are committed to fostering the next generation of manufacturing talent. We believe in providing a safe, controlled, and supportive space where you can learn the fundamentals of the trade thoroughly before transitioning into production operations.

INTERNSHIP DATES:

• Tentative start date in January (program to run 8 weeks).
• Paid internship - starting salary $25/hour.
• Learn to machine (at no cost to you) while working for GE Vernova in Bangor.
• Intern for GE Vernova Bangor 40 hours/week for 8 weeks*.

After successful completion of the internship, you have an opportunity for full time employment. Anticipated full‑time positions could be on the following shifts:

• Days (A shift Monday - Thursday 5:00am - 3:30pm)
• Evenings (B shift Monday - Thursday 3:30pm - 2:00am)
• Weekend Days (C shift Friday - Sunday 6:00am - 6:30pm)
• Weekend Nights (D shift Friday - Sunday 6:00pm - 6:00am)

Additional incentives for full‑time employees:

• COMPETITIVE HOURLY RATE Full‑Time Machinists will start at $31.78/hour to $37.88/hour depending on placement.
• Future growth opportunities for skills, specialty roles, and career advancement.
• SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS All shifts include a bonus of 10%; Weekend shifts include an additional differential of 10%.
• PAID TIME C&D shifts are paid for 40 hours/week, but only work 36 hours.
• COMPRESSED SCHEDULE Three of four day compressed work week available.
• COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS Package includes retirement, paid time off, insurance, and more.

Who Should Apply?

We are looking for detail-oriented, safety‑conscious individuals with a strong desire to learn. If you are ready to develop high‑demand skills in a state‑of‑the‑art facility, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• High School Diploma / GED or equivalent.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Legally authorized to work in the US.
• Pass background check and drug screen.
• Training/work location is at GE Vernova Bangor.
• Pay Rate: The starting pay for this position is $25.00 plus a 10% shift differential.
• This posting is expected to close November 17, 2026.
• Competitive benefits package to include:
  • Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants
  • Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time‑off for vacation or illness

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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: This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on November 03, 2026. U.S. Internship roles are ineligible for GE Vernova benefits. Candidates should be aware that this role involves a client’s critical infrastructure; shortlisted candidates would therefore be subject to heightened security checks as directed by our clients. All personal data will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and in accordance with our data protection policies, solely for recruitment and security purposes.

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.

https://www.gevernova.com