Mechanical Technician - 1st Shift

gevernova; Charleroi (Washington County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company/mfi

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Mechanical Technician to build and drive mechanisms and breakers per blueprints and wiring diagrams. Responsibilities include unpacking and inspecting parts, assembling breakers to drawings or prepping for shipment, and maintaining quality control records.

The role requires high reliability and willingness to work overtime, flexible shifts, and weekends. Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• High reliability
• Willingness to work overtime, flexible shifts and weekends

Responsibilities

• Unpacks parts and inspects each one for proper functioning and completeness.
• Assembles breakers to standard drawings and customer specifications or prepares breakers for shipment or clean and prepares tanks and sub-assemblies for downstream assembly.
• Discusses errors in diagrams or production order with supervisor or engineer to clarify assembly problems.
• Performs assembly functions in accordance with Quality Control Procedures to ensure the output will meet QC and customer standards.
• Inspects own work to ensure that each breaker is properly assembled, vacuumed, pre-filled, and ready to test and ship.
• Documents work performed by filling out proper forms (labor, QCR’s, etc.).
• Cleans work area at the end of the shift.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Job Description Summary

Come bring your energy to change the world. Grid solutions, part of GE Vernova portfolio of energy businesses, serves customers globally with over 12,000 employees. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technology and accelerate the energy transition.

Job Description

GE Vernova is looking for a Mechanical Technician who can build and drive mechanisms and breakers according to blueprints and wiring diagrams.

• Unpacks parts and inspects each one for proper functioning and ensures completeness.
• Assembles breakers to standard drawings and customer specifications or prepares breakers for shipment or clean and prepares tanks and sub-assemblies for downstream assembly.
• Discusses errors in diagrams or production order with supervisor or engineer to clarify assembly problems.
• Performs assembly functions in accordance with Quality Control Procedures to ensure the output will meet QC and customer standards.
• Inspects own work to ensure that each breaker is properly assembled, vacuumed, pre-filled, and ready to test and ship.
• Documents work performed by filling out proper forms (labor, QCR’s, etc.).
• Cleans work area at the end of the shift.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Requirements

• High reliability
• Ability and willingness to work Overtime, flexible shifts and weekends

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 June 25, 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.