Quality Control Inspector - 1st Shift

GE Vernova, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking a QC Inspector to join its manufacturing team in the United States. You will inspect machined work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications and approve parts that meet quality requirements.

Responsibilities include interpreting inspection instructions, measuring with precision instruments, and completing all inspection forms and reports. You will inspect first run, in-process and final parts and support airflow and final inspections as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least 1 year manufacturing experience
• Ability to read and interpret written inspection instructions

Responsibilities

• Inspect machined parts to verify conformance to specifications
• Interpret written inspection instructions and customer specs
• Measure dimensions using micrometer, caliper, dial indicator and similar tools
• Locate reference points and measure angles, radii and distances
• Complete inspection forms and reports
• Inspect first run, in-process and final parts
• Perform airflow tests and incoming inspections
• Perform related duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading blueprints

Quality mindset

Teamwork

Tools

Micrometer

Caliper

Dial indicator

Optical comparator

X-ray inspection

Job description

Job Description Summary

The QC Inspector is responsible for inspecting machined work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications.

Job Description

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Inspect machined work pieces to ensure conformance to specification
• Interpret and follow written inspection instructions, quality requirements and customer specifications
• Measure dimensions such as length, height and distance between reference points, using precision instruments such as micrometer, caliper, dial indicator, optical comparator, X-Y-Z measuring equipment, X-ray to insure product meets specifications
• Locate reference point on part and measure dimensions, such as angle, arc and radii, using combination of aids, such as surface plate, angle plates, parallel bars, gauge blocks, V-blocks and precision measuring instruments
• Complete all necessary inspection forms and reports
• Inspect first run, in process and final parts
• Perform airflow tests, incoming and final inspections
• Perform, as assigned, other similar or related duties

Qualifications/Requirements

• High School Diploma and at least 1 year manufacturing experience in machine operation and or/quality.
• This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government export restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents and protected individuals (e.g., certain refugees and asylees)). GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Eligibility Requirements

• Ability to work 1st shift (Monday - Friday 6am start)
• Ability to lift/push/pull at least 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work occasional weekend shifts
• Ability to work overtime as required
• Willingness to wear personal protective equipment, for example: safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, and safety shoes
• Successful completion of a background check and drug screen

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrates positive attitude, strong work ethic, and self-motivation
• Has strong ethical stands and integrity
• Experience in manufacturing preferred
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
• Ability to follow written instructions and take verbal instructions for multiple assembly tasks in a manufacturing shop environment.
• Demonstrates strong communication and follow-up skills
• Able to work with computerized shop floor tools
• Strong team player and flexible-willingness to move to different areas
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team with minimal supervision

Additional Information:

• Comprehensive benefit package (including retirement, medical, dental, vision, 12 paid holidays and more)

Pay Transparency: The pay range for this position is $30.50/hr - $34.50/hr. The position will remain open until a candidate is identified for offer.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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 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.