Saw Operator/Material Handler

GE Vernova; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription drug coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

GE Vernova Erlanger Service Center in Kentucky is hiring a Saw Operator/Material Handler to set up and operate Marvel saw and ring saw, unload materials, and move parts between work centers. This is a 1st shift, on-site role with occasional OT, located at the Erlanger, KY facility.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and at least 1 year of heavy industrial manufacturing experience. Strong blueprint reading, radius layout, metrology knowledge, and math skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of saw, press break, machining, or welding experience in heavy industrial manufacturing.
• Blueprint reading proficiency and measurement interpretation required.
• Ability to lay out holes on a radius and use metrology tools.
• Strong math skills for precise dimensioning and tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Sets-up and operate Marvel saw and ring saw.
• Unload raw material and place in labeled racks.
• Move materials to next work center after completing jobs.
• Operate cranes, forklifts, and bevellers.
• Basic blueprint reading to determine dimensions and tolerances.
• De-burr, grind and finish with hand tools or power equipment.
• Produce high quality work with tight tolerances per drawings.
• Maintain clean, safe work environment and perform preventive maintenance.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Hole layout precision

Metrology instruments

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV) 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. Learn more at www.gevernova.com GE Vernova - Erlanger Service Center manufactures and repairs assemblies for steam power plants. As a Saw Operator/ Material Handler you will use various machines and perform layout operations to fashion components for these assemblies. This is a 1st shift onsite position only available at our Erlanger, KY Service Center. The typical work schedule is Monday to Friday, with weekend work/OT as optional. Available shift is 6:45AM to 3:15PM.

Job Description

• Sets-up and operate Marvel saw and ring saw
• Responsible for the raw material that comes in to the area. Unloading it from the roller and placing it in the correctly labeled rack
• Move materials to next work center after completing jobs
• Operate cranes, forklifts, and bevellers
• Basic blueprint reading – Understanding specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements
• De-burr, grind and finish with hand tools or power‑driven equipment
• Produce high quality work and achieve tight tolerances to fixtures and engineered drawings
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work environment following all safety standards and requirements
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks as required

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED
• 1+ year of saw, press break, machining, or welding experience within a heavy industrial manufacturing setting

Desired Qualifications

• Blueprint reading
• Ability to layout holes on a radius
• Working knowledge of metrology instruments (radius gauges, calipers, micrometers, ruler, and height gauge)
• Strong math skills

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the base pay for this position is $25.00 to $28.00 USD per hour. The specific pay rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location.

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 August 21, 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.