Job Description Summary
GE Vernova Bangor manufacturing facility is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist Trainer to lead and deliver our internal Machinist Internship Program. This is a hands-on, shop-floor instructional role — ideal for a seasoned machinist or CNC specialist who is passionate about passing their craft to the next generation of manufacturing talent.
If you've spent years mastering CNC machining, programming, and precision manufacturing — and you have a knack for teaching others how to do it right — this role was built for you.
Job Description
Program Instruction & Delivery
Serve as the primary instructor for the Machinist Internship Program, delivering daily shop-floor and classroom-based training to interns and early-career machinists
Demonstrate and teach CNC machine operation, setup, and programming including G-Code, Macro Programming, and adaptive machining techniques using tool and part probing
Guide trainees through precision measurement practices, standard metrology, print reading, and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
Curriculum & Training Material Development
Develop, maintain, and continuously improve structured training modules, work instructions, and learning progressions aligned with operational standards and apprenticeship milestones
Build assessment tools and progress checkpoints to ensure interns develop competency at each stage of the program
Mentorship & On-the-Job Training
Partner directly with operators, supervisors, and engineering teams to integrate real production scenarios into training activities
Provide one-on-one coaching and mentorship to interns, identifying skill gaps early and adjusting instruction accordingly
Performance Tracking & Reporting
Maintain accurate records of intern development, milestone completion, and training outcomes
Report program progress to operations leadership and recommend adjustments to improve throughput and quality of graduates
Safety, Quality & Continuous Improvement
Model and reinforce GE Vernova's Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) standards in every training interaction
Actively identify opportunities to improve training processes, tooling demos, and program structure based on feedback and outcomes
Technology & Innovation
Support the evaluation and integration of virtual reality training tools, simulation platforms, and digital learning resources as supplements to hands-on instruction
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree or Associate degree in related field
Minimum 5 years of hands-on CNC machining experience , including setup, operation, and programming
Demonstrated experience teaching, training, or mentoring others in a manufacturing, machining, or skilled trades environment
Working knowledge of CNC controls, G-Code programming, and Macro Programming
Familiarity with adaptive machining techniques including tool and part probing
Understanding of precision metrology practices and GD&T
Desired characteristics:
Experience managing or coordinating a formal apprenticeship, internship, or workforce development program
Background as a journeyman machinist, master machinist, or trade instructor
Familiarity with VR training tools, simulation labs, or digital learning platforms
Experience in a high-mix, low-volume or aerospace/energy manufacturing environment
Strong organizational skills with experience maintaining training documentation, SOPs, or work instructions
Experience in setup & operation of turning, mill-turn, 5th-axis, horizontal milling, and VTL machines.
Experience with CMM inspection
Why Join GE Vernova in Bangor
Direct impact on building the next generation of skilled manufacturing talent at a critical energy technology facility
Collaborative, safety-first culture with strong operational support
Opportunity to shape and grow a program that directly contributes to the facility's long-term workforce strategy
Competitive compensation and benefits in line with GE Vernova standards
GE Vernova offers a great work environment,…