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Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Onsite
Not Available
What you’ll do
Set up and operate thermal spray coating equipment used to apply HVOF and thermal barrier coatings to gas turbine components.
Prepare parts for coating by cleaning, masking, loading, handling, and completing pre-coat and post-coat operations as required.
Follow work instructions, process sheets, blueprints, and operating procedures to perform coating operations to specification.
Monitor equipment and process conditions during coating operations and escalate issues when process, equipment, or quality concerns are identified.
Support operation of manual and computer-controlled coating equipment used in thermal spray processes.
Inspect parts and process outputs using approved methods to verify coating and part requirements are met.
Support routine cleaning, preventive maintenance, and upkeep of coating cells, spray guns, fixtures, and related equipment.
Work as part of a manufacturing team to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
Participate in lean initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, and other shop floor improvement activities.
What you’ll bring (Basic Qualifications)
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment performing work that requires following detailed work instructions, process sheets, blueprints, or similar technical documentation.
Minimum of 1 year of experience operating production equipment, mechanical equipment, or other process-driven manufacturing equipment.
Minimum of 1 year of experience performing one or more of the following in a manufacturing environment: part preparation, masking, cleaning, surface preparation, coating-related processes, assembly, machining, welding, inspection, or material handling.
Experience using basic hand tools and shop tools, and working with measuring tools or inspection methods to verify process or part requirements.
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and wear required personal protective equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Successful completion of an assessment for the job class, background check, and drug screen.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this role.
What will make you stand out
You have experience in machining, assembly, industrial coating, thermal processing, welding, or other precision manufacturing operations.
You have experience operating automated, CNC-controlled, PLC-controlled, or other computer-assisted manufacturing equipment.
You have prior experience with thermal spray, HVOF, thermal barrier coatings, industrial coating, blasting, masking, or surface preparation processes.
You bring strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn a specialized manufacturing process.
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the base pay for this position is $35.55 - $36.86. Eligible for a $1.00/hour shift premium.
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
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position only:
*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 22, 2026.
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).
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.