GE Vernova

Non-Destructive Examination / NDT Technician - 3rd Shift

GE Vernova$93K — $94K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma (GED) with five years of experience in maintenance or fabrication of related industrial equipment.
  • Technical school associate degree in electronics, instrumentation, or micro-electronic solid-state technology, or equivalent training with three years of relevant experience.
  • Two years of experience in troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing industrial electrical and electro-mechanical control equipment.
  • Two years of experience reading and interpreting drawings, schematics, and firmware manuals for control systems.
  • Proficient in the use of various state-of-the-art test equipment and tools.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble, maintain, diagnose, and perform preventive maintenance on various automated systems.
  • Interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and vendor manuals for equipment calibration.
  • Utilize diagnostic tools to troubleshoot and rectify hardware and software issues.
  • Train and assist colleagues with equipment diagnostics and maintenance tasks.
  • Install new equipment or modify existing systems while updating relevant documentation.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
  • Access to a 24/7 nurse-based health coach and Employee Assistance Program.
  • Retirement savings plan with matching contributions and financial planning resources.
  • Tuition assistance and adoption assistance programs.
  • Paid parental leave, disability benefits, and life insurance.
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
Assemble, maintain, diagnose, repair, calibrate and modify as assigned, mechanical, electro-mechanical, electronic, micro-electronics, optical, magnetic, nuclear measurement, radiography, counting, monitoring and ultrasonic equipment. May work with prototype equipment, production equipment, nuclear instrumentation, test equipment and associated controls and instrumentation. Must be familiar with a wide variety of automated systems used in manufacturing or reactor service field equipment, quality assurance, and nuclear measurements/safety. Must be proficient in diagnosis and troubleshooting of problems in these areas along with utilizing complex test equipment to resolve component failure, program errors, calibration, or operator error. May be required to have knowledge of panel assembly and wiring, cable construction, soldering and de-soldering techniques. Will be required, on occasion, to assist quality assurance, manufacturing, field engineering, services engineering and other subsections in resolving problems. Will be required to work on machine position/motion control systems. Will also be required to generate various forms of analysis and documentation utilizing Microsoft Windows Suite of Office products (Excel, Word, and Power Point).

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Maintain, repair, calibrate and perform preventative maintenance on manufacturing and quality assurance automated systems. Examples are the following types of equipment: mechanical, electro-mechanical, machine motion control systems, electronic, micro-electronics, optical, magnetic, nuclear measurement, radiography, and ultrasonic, etc.
  • Must be able to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, parts lists, and ladder logic. Must be able to read and understand vendor maintenance manuals for proper calibration and maintenance methods.
  • Must be skilled in troubleshooting computer hardware, software and interface peripherals. Must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of processes associated with mechanical, electronic and microprocessor based programmable controllers. Must keep abreast of state-of-the-art process control by self-study, in-plant training or vendor schooling as required.
  • Utilize state-of-the-art test equipment and diagnostic software programs to troubleshoot and correct both hardware and software related problems. Must have an understanding of software programming and be able to modify and document software changes. Must be able to use a variety of test equipment such as Simpson meter, amp probe, oscilloscope, signal generators, programmable power supplies and multimeters.
  • Provide training and diagnostic assistance for other personnel in work group as needed.
  • Install new or modified equipment or systems and make modifications to existing systems including updating documentation.
  • Must be able to generate equipment information, preventative maintenance and calibration procedures for an auditable documentation system.
  • Consult with vendors, manufacturing engineers, maintenance personnel concerning equipment operation, troubleshooting and repair as required to minimize downtime.
  • Must, through self-study, on-the-job training, in-plant and vendor training courses, attain a thorough knowledge of a wide variety of automated equipment and nuclear measurement techniques. Must keep abreast of the latest development in state-of-the-art electronics and computer technology.
  • Work with quality assurance, engineering and other groups in resolving equipment problems.
  • Keep facilities, equipment and work areas clean and orderly and adhere to good housekeeping practices and using good judgment in performing all work safely. Will be responsible for the cleanliness and orderliness of work areas.
  • Follow safety regulations and procedures while performing assigned duties and tasks. Must comply with provisions set forth in the plant safety manual and use good judgment in performing all work tasks safely. Must assume a leading role in counseling trainee personnel in proper safety methods.
  • Must have proficient working knowledge and ability to work to the National Electrical Code.
  • Capable of lifting 50 pounds as needed.
  • Perform other relevant duties as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Highschool Diploma (GED) with five (5) years of experience in maintenance or fabrication of related industrial equipment. Training, education and experience should include electronic, electrical, electro-mechanical, mechanical, optical, ultrasonic, nuclear measurement, radiography and computer disciplines.
  • Technical school associate degree in electronics, instrumentation, or micro-electronic solid-state technology; or equivalent military, industrial, or college training with three (3) years of relevant experience.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience in troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing industrial, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and electro-mechanical control equipment.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience reading and interpreting drawings, schematics, ladder logic, instruction manuals and logic symbol schematics. Must be able to logically troubleshoot control systems to identify software and hardware problems.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience and working knowledge of state-of-the-art test equipment; such as multimeters, digital oscilloscopes, programmable power supplies, calibrators, digital analyzers, microprocessor development systems, multi-channel analyzers, etc.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience with basic hand tools, soldering equipment, electrical and electronics test equipment.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience with microprocessor software structure and commands.


Eligibility Requirements:
  • 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).
  • This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.


Desired Characteristics:
  • Ability to take the lead in troubleshooting and perform corrective action.
  • Ability to read and understand written documents and procedures such as P&Ps, EOPs, and ESIs.
  • Willingness to work a other shifts as needed to support the business High level of concentration, attention to detail and analytical ability is required to develop and troubleshoot complicated mechanical, electro-mechanical, electronic and microprocessor-based equipment.
  • Ability to document work in order to help enhance skills of lower rate personnel.


Training Requirements: Please note that this position requires a comprehensive onboarding and training period of approximately 6 Months. During this time, the successful candidate must be available to work exclusively on the day shift, regardless of the ultimate shift assignment for the permanent role.

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the base pay for this position is $44.68/hour. After 6 months of satisfactory performance the pay will increase to $45.36/hour. OT is paid after 8 hours.

While working the off-shift, you will receive an additional night-shift adder of $1, this transitions to 10% after 5 years of service.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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 14, 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.

About GE Vernova

GE Vernova is an energy business company. They provide digital, energy consulting, energy financial services, gas power, grid solutions, nuclear energy, power conversion, renewable energy, steam power, and so on.

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