Job Description Summary
Vernova Purpose
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Are you excited at the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the world?
What impact you'll make
The GE Greenville Gas turbine Maintenance Technician Apprentice Program combines both academic studies and on-the-job training to develop the fundamentals required to become a skilled Maintenance Technician with GE Power.
Job Description
What you'll do:
- Safely perform simple to complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repairs on a variety of precision production machinery and equipment, adhering to company, state and federal safety rules and regulations.
- Learn basic machine operation, including CNC M-codes for manual manipulation of machine function to assist in troubleshooting without an operator present.
- Troubleshoot, repair, service, install/uninstall, move, level, and align a variety of production machinery and equipment.
- Troubleshoot equipment using electrical controls such as, robotics, programmable logic controllers and computer numerical controls.
- Efficiently utilize Microsoft Office tools as well as correctly and accurately enter work order data into the Maintenance Management System (Maximo) for reporting and trending data
- Demonstrate Accurate utilization of all types of precision machinist measuring and maintenance test equipment associated with the evaluation of function and repair to production machinery and facility equipment.
- Operate various material-moving equipment (e.g., forklifts, scissor lifts, genie-booms, and bridge/jib/gantry cranes).
- Demonstrate safe and effective utilization of various mechanical hand tools, machinist associated shop equipment such as mills, grinders, lathes, and tooling.
- Demonstrate ability to safely and efficiently follow procedures to execute preventative and predictive maintenance as required.
- Demonstrate ownership of safety, quality, and productivity as it relates to daily maintenance responsibilities to improve plant goals and objectives.
- Demonstrate ability to work independently and in a team environment, assist other craft members and operations to ensure equipment is ready to meets production schedules.
- Participate in Team activities for Human Resources, Problem Solving, 5S, Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing promoting continuous improvements projects.
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What you'll bring:
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
- Successfully pass an Accredited Community College Entrance Exam
- During the program, assessments are conducted at 6-month intervals for apprentices to validate the program effectiveness as well as the demonstration of individual knowledge and skills ability.
- A 3.0 cumulative GPA is required, in addition all core classes such as AC/DC circuits, PLC, Robotics, Hydraulic and Pneumatics, etc. apprentices are also required to achieve a 3.0 or higher to ensure our students understand technical concepts.
Physical Requirements:
- This position requires the employee to perform work while standing a minimum of 7 hours per day and the ability to carry up to 40lbs on a frequent basis. Must demonstrate ability to conduct repetitive motion tasks daily and climb stairs and ladders, when necessary, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to work above or below floor level and in confined spaces, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Ability and willingness to work normal operating hours such as 1st shift (6:45AM-2:45PM), 2nd shift (2:45-10:45 PM) or 3rd shift (10:45-6:45AM).
- In addition, business needs may require overtime, or weekend shifts.
- Perform other assigned duties as required.
Pay Rate: The pay for this position is $28.26 This position is also eligible for shift premium when you work on an off shift i.e. 2nd or 3rd shift. Plus $1.00 USD an hour on top of base pay. This posting is expected to close on Aug 18th. 2025.
Benefits Available to You
GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com)
- Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
- A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
- GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.
Inclusion
At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong. Click here to learn more: https://jobs.gecareers.com/vernova/global/en/i-d-e
About GE Vernova Gas Power
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.
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