Assembler Apprentice Program

GE Vernova • Greenville, NC

2d • $27 • Onsite

About The Position

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: In the Assembler Apprentice Program will combine both academic studies and on-the-job training to develop the fundamentals required to become a skilled Assembler with GE Power. Job Description Program Summary 1-year program (registered with the Department of Labor) combining on-the-job training with coursework through local community college. On-the-job training will be based in either Turbine Assembly or Rotor Assembly/Rotor Repair Cells with shadowing opportunities outside the assigned cell. Apprentices paid for on-the-job training. Tuition, fees, and books will be paid by any available grants, scholarship funding and GE (via tuition reimbursement benefits). Mentoring, teamwork, and ongoing reviews. Training in safety, basic measurements, tooling, assembly, print reading, and many other manufacturing processes. Successfully complete the program and earn a GE Vernova Gas Turbine Assembly Technician Certificate. What you’ll do Hands on experience working in a manufacturing environment. Build fundmantal tooling, assembly, and operational knowledeg of heavy frame gas turbines. Personal development through coaching and mentoring. Ability to make a measurable impact. Entry into an in-demand skilled craft. Participate in Team activities for Human Resources, Problem Solving, 5S, Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing continuous improvements projects.

Requirements

• Strong mechanical and mathematical aptitude.
• Ability to maintain a minimum average grade of “C” or higher on all course work completed.
• Strong team member attitude, and the ability to work closely with other apprentices and trainers.
• Ability and eagerness to learn.
• Great communication skills.
• Manufacturing or applicable mechanical/electrical experience.
• Successfully pass an extensive interview process.
• Successfully pass all Assessments.
• Ability and willingness to work normal operating hours such as 1st shift (6:45AM-2:45PM), 2nd shift (2:45PM-10:45PM) or 3rd shift (10:45PM -6:45AM).
• Note: Apprentices will typically work 1st shift for the duration of the yearlong program.
• In addition, business needs may require overtime, or weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Hands on experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Build fundmantal tooling, assembly, and operational knowledeg of heavy frame gas turbines.
• Personal development through coaching and mentoring.
• Ability to make a measurable impact.
• Entry into an in-demand skilled craft.
• Participate in Team activities for Human Resources, Problem Solving, 5S, Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing continuous improvements projects.
• Perform other assigned duties as required.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees