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Overview

GE Vernova is committed to addressing the climate crisis by electrifying the world and helping to decarbonize it. The Machinist role at the Atlanta Service Center involves setting up and operating manual and CNC machine tools for steam turbine repair.

Responsibilities

  • Prioritize safety by adhering to safety standards and processes.
  • Set up and operate various machines for machining operations using manual and CNC equipment.
  • Select and grind tools based on material properties and machine capability.
  • Use measuring devices and associated shop equipment.
  • Utilize hand tools for assembly and disassembly of components.
  • Embrace a culture of respect and inclusivity while training others.
  • Continuously improve mechanical assembly practices to enhance efficiency.

Requirements

  • Associate's Degree in a Machining discipline or High School Diploma/GED with a Machining certification or Journeyman's card.
  • Minimum of 1 year general machine shop experience in setup and operation of manual and CNC machines.
  • Experience with mills, drills, grinders, broaches, turret lathes, horizontal bore, EDM, and engine lathes.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Ability to lift and manipulate fixtures and component hardware up to 25 lbs.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Full-time onsite position at Chamblee, GA facility.
  • 1st shift schedule of Monday-Friday 6:00AM – 2:30PM ET during training.
  • 2nd shift schedule of Monday-Friday 4:10PM – 1:00AM ET after training.
  • Overtime available but not mandatory.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k
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How this job compares in Chamblee, GA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Georgia currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$34/hr across 178 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Chamblee, GA

Chamblee, GA is a small market in our index: 2 other active welding openings alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Georgia as a whole we're tracking 444 other active welding openings from 282 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Georgia.

GE Vernova currently has 2 other openings live in Georgia, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Georgia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Marathon (10), Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC (7), and Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. (7). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Georgia, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Forest Park at $39/hr, Atlanta at $33/hr, and Conyers at $31/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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