Machinist

Job description

3391376
Additional Cities

Richmond
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Gas Power
Business Segment

Gas Power Global Supply Chain
Function

Manufacturing
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

Virginia
Postal Code

23237-2921
Role Summary/Purpose

The Machinist will service center and will set-up and operate manual and CNC machining equipment in machine shop department in order to drill, face, saw, turn, mill, grind, thread and bore various parts, materials and assemblies to precision tolerances and specified finishes.

Essential Responsibilities

As the Machinist, you will:

·  Set-up and operate a variety of machines performing various machining operations from simple to very complex using manual and CNC (Computer Numeric Control) machining equipment (including, but not limited to mills, drills, grinders, lathes, horizontal / vertical bore)
·  Selects and grinds tools in accordance with hardness, machine capability, and properties of material to be machined
·  Use of a variety of measuring devices
·  Use of a wide variety of associated shop equipment and tooling
Qualifications/Requirements

·  High School Diploma / GED
·  Minimum 3 years of experience operating machining equipment such as boring bars, vertical boring mills, horizontal boring mills, and or other equipment used to support repairs of steam / gas turbines and generator equipment
·  Minimum 2 years experience reading blueprints
·  Minimum 1 year experience using precision measuring instruments
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

·  Ability and willingness to work 2nd  shift
·  Ability and willingness to work overtime, various shifts, holidays and weekends, as required
·  Ability and willingness to wear personal protective equipment
·  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 job opening
Desired Characteristics

·  Associate's Degree in a technical discipline or Trade School Degree from an accredited college, university or trade school
·  CNC M and G code programming experience
·  Large CNC Lathe or Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) or Large Vertical Boring Mill (VBM) experience
·  Experience with operating at least two of the following smaller CNC machines without direct supervision: Small HBM, Vertical Turret Lathe (VTL), Farrel Lathe
·  Accomplished skills in their trade with experience on Power Generating Equipment
·  Experience using the metric system

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About Us

GE Power is a world leader in power generation with deep domain expertise that helps customers deliver electricity from a wide spectrum of fuel sources. We are transforming the electricity industry with the digital power plant, the world’s largest & most efficient gas turbine, full balance of plant solutions and our data-leveraging software. Our innovative technologies and digital offerings help make power and water more affordable, reliable, accessible and sustainable.
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE 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).
Primary Country

United States
Primary State/Province

Virginia
Primary City

Richmond