Machinist

GE Vernova•Chamblee, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of GE Vernova’s Atlanta Service Center Machining Department, the Machinist contributes to steam turbine repair. The role sets up and operates manual and numerically controlled machine tools and assembles and disassembles turbine components. This is a full-time, onsite position at the Chamblee, Georgia facility. During training, the schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET; after training, new hires move to Monday through Friday, 4:10 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. ET. Overtime is available but not mandatory. Shift changes depend on business needs and customer demand. The Machinist prioritizes safety, follows methods and work instructions, operates a range of manual and CNC equipment, and uses measuring devices, shop equipment, tooling, and hand tools. The role also supports continuous improvement in department practices to reduce cycle time and operating costs and improve machine availability and efficiency. Related duties may be assigned. GE Vernova describes its mission as electrifying the world while helping decarbonize it. The company offers professional development and competitive compensation. The starting pay is $29.9327 per hour, with eligibility for a $1.00-per-hour shift differential and scheduled monthly pay increases and additional pay progression opportunities. The posting states that the position is eligible for healthcare and retirement benefits, tuition and adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and paid time off. Further listed benefits include 12 paid holidays and two weeks of annual vacation for new hires, which may be prorated based on start date. Relocation assistance is not provided. The posting was posted November 3, 2026 and is expected to remain open for at least seven days; it may close once a suitable candidate is identified.

Requirements

Able to follow written and verbal instructions.
Able to lift, move, and manipulate fixtures and component hardware weighing up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations.
One of the following education and experience pathways: an associate degree in a machining discipline plus at least one year of general machine-shop experience setting up and operating a variety of manual and CNC machines; a high school diploma or GED, an accredited university machining certification covering mathematics, CNC milling, CNC lathes, print reading, machine tooling, G&M code, FANUC controls, and hands-on machine application, plus at least one year of such machine-shop experience; or a high school diploma or GED, a journeyman’s card after completing a machining apprenticeship program, and at least one year of such machine-shop experience.
Machine-shop experience must include setup and operation of a variety of manual and CNC machines; examples listed include mills, drills, grinders, broaches, turret lathes, horizontal bores, EDM, and engine lathes.

Nice To Haves

Ability to maintain rigorous adherence to safety standards and processes.
Five years of experience in steam turbine repairs.
Three years of experience with MasterCam and Verisurf.
Strong mathematics skills, including trigonometry and algebra.
CNC, M-code, and G-code programming experience.
Experience with a large CNC lathe, Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM), or Large Vertical Boring Mill (VBM).

Responsibilities

Prioritize safety and adhere to safety standards and processes; identify, report, and address safety risks and issues promptly.
Follow methods, standards, and work instructions to set up and operate manual and CNC machines for machining operations ranging from simple to complex.
Select and grind tools based on material hardness, machine capability, and material properties.
Use a variety of measuring devices and associated shop equipment and tooling.
Use hand tools to assemble and disassemble components.
Direct and train others as assigned, promote respect and inclusion, invite participation, and respond productively to others.
Pursue continuous improvement in mechanical assembly department practices to reduce cycle time and operating costs and improve machine availability and efficiency.
Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to a Health Coach and a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
GE Retirement Savings Plan with a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity, company matching contributions, and company retirement contributions.
Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
Tuition assistance.
Adoption assistance.
Paid parental leave.
Disability insurance and disability benefits.
Life insurance.
Paid time off for vacation or illness.
12 paid holidays.
Two weeks of annual vacation for new hires, potentially prorated based on start date.
Scheduled monthly pay increases and additional pay progression opportunities.
$1.00-per-hour shift differential eligibility.