CNC Machinist Trainer

GE Vernova•Bangor, ME

1d•$104,600 - $174,400•Onsite

About The Position

GE Vernova Bangor manufacturing facility is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist Trainer to lead and deliver our internal Machinist Internship Program. This is a hands-on, shop-floor instructional role — ideal for a seasoned machinist or CNC specialist who is passionate about passing their craft to the next generation of manufacturing talent. If you've spent years mastering CNC machining, programming, and precision manufacturing — and you have a knack for teaching others how to do it right — this role was built for you.

Requirements

Bachelors degree or Associate degree in related field
Minimum 5 years of hands-on CNC machining experience, including setup, operation, and programming
Demonstrated experience teaching, training, or mentoring others in a manufacturing, machining, or skilled trades environment
Working knowledge of CNC controls, G-Code programming, and Macro Programming
Familiarity with adaptive machining techniques including tool and part probing
Understanding of precision metrology practices and GD&T

Nice To Haves

Experience managing or coordinating a formal apprenticeship, internship, or workforce development program
Background as a journeyman machinist, master machinist, or trade instructor
Familiarity with VR training tools, simulation labs, or digital learning platforms
Experience in a high-mix, low-volume or aerospace/energy manufacturing environment
Strong organizational skills with experience maintaining training documentation, SOPs, or work instructions
Experience in setup & operation of turning, mill-turn, 5th-axis, horizontal milling, and VTL machines.
Experience with CMM inspection

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary instructor for the Machinist Internship Program, delivering daily shop-floor and classroom-based training to interns and early-career machinists
Demonstrate and teach CNC machine operation, setup, and programming including G-Code, Macro Programming, and adaptive machining techniques using tool and part probing
Guide trainees through precision measurement practices, standard metrology, print reading, and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
Develop, maintain, and continuously improve structured training modules, work instructions, and learning progressions aligned with operational standards and apprenticeship milestones
Build assessment tools and progress checkpoints to ensure interns develop competency at each stage of the program
Partner directly with operators, supervisors, and engineering teams to integrate real production scenarios into training activities
Provide one-on-one coaching and mentorship to interns, identifying skill gaps early and adjusting instruction accordingly
Maintain accurate records of intern development, milestone completion, and training outcomes
Report program progress to operations leadership and recommend adjustments to improve throughput and quality of graduates
Model and reinforce GE Vernova's Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) standards in every training interaction
Actively identify opportunities to improve training processes, tooling demos, and program structure based on feedback and outcomes
Support the evaluation and integration of virtual reality training tools, simulation platforms, and digital learning resources as supplements to hands-on instruction

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
prescription drug coverage
Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability benefits
life insurance
12 paid holidays
permissive time off