Machinist Internship

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova Bangor continues to partnership with Kennebec Valley Community College (KVCC) and Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan to train CNC Machinists through a machinist internship and Precision Machining Technology Training Program.

Job Description

NEXT INTERNSHIP DATES: September 8, 2025 - November 15, 2025

Machinist Intern

• Paid internship - starting salary $20/hour
• Learn to machine (at no cost to you) while working for GE Vernova Bangor
• Intern for GE Vernova Bangor 40 hours/week for 10 weeks
• Complete KVCC Precision Machining Training Program (conducted at GE Vernova Bangor)
• All interns who successfully complete the Precision Machining Training Program are guaranteed an interview for full-time Machinist positions at GE Vernova Bangor
• 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 from $28.8990-30.2136/hour & benefits
    • After passing probation, progress to $30.2136-31.0338/hour & benefits
    • Future growth opportunities for skills, specialty roles, and career advancement
  • SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS Evening/Night shifts include a bonus of 10%; Weekend shifts include a differential of 10% -- Weekend nights also include a 10% nonus
  • 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

• 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
• Must be able to work 5AM - 3:30PM Monday-Thursday for internship and night/weekend shift(s) if hired full time at the end of internship
• Training/work location is at GE Vernova Bangor

• This course presents student with skills associated with the principles of reading and interpreting engineering and manufacturing prints. Topics include reproduction / control of prints, orthographic and pictorial representations, use of scales, line identification, US and SI (metric) dimensioning, tolerances, thread notes and specifications, sectional view, auxiliary views, precision measuring instruments and trade symbols/diagrams.

• Shop safety will be discussed and practiced throughout the course. This course is designed to introduce student to computer numerical control (CNC) machining, and advanced machine setups, tooling, and use. Students will develop an understanding of programming concepts and codes as they relate to CNC lathe mills. Terminology as it related to the machine industry will be used throughout the course.

• Shop Safety will be discussed and practiced throughout the course. This course is designed to introduce students to the more advanced CNC machining, tooling, and use. Student will develop an understanding of programming concepts and codes as they relate to CNC lathes and mills. Students will also advance their knowledge and skills in the operational procedures for CNC mills and lathes, inspection equipment, and measuring tools. Discussion topics will include Advanced Computer Numeric Control Programming and Geometrics Dimensioning and Tolerances. Terminology as it relates to the machine industry will be used throughout the course.