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Heavy Equipment Operator

AT GE Vernova
GE Vernova

Heavy Equipment Operator

Schenectady, NY

Job Description Summary

The Operations Support B/Vehicle Operator must be willing to perform work in a team environment - adhering to all attendance and safety rules, regulations & equipment requirements.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Participate in a team of 4 operating an outdoor gantry crane to move large turbine parts for assembly and shipment. This includes crane operation and rigging.
  • Participate in getting materials staged and supplied to operations utilizing large forktrucks. This may include cleaning of materials.
  • Follow EHS compliance for turbine material handling.
  • Assist in implementation of documentation and process improvements
  • Maintain manual and/or computerized records
  • May also be required to do the following:
  • Assist in truck inspections of all materials being received and shipped.
  • Move material/product using cranes (Level 1) and other approved material movement equipment to perform work tasks such as fork trucks
  • Unload and prepare parts/product for shipment
  • Provide on-the-job training to other personnel as needed. Complete other daily housekeeping functions including 5s and parts kitting.
  • Physical demands of the position may include: Constant standing; frequently handling various parts for assembly; frequent walking, reaching at waist level, pushing/pulling, grasping/squeezing, pinching, fine motor dexterity, neck flexion, and using air tools; occasionally sitting, reaching overhead, reaching at shoulder level, reaching at knee and floor level, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, crawling, ladder/stair climbing, pivoting, twisting, neck extension/rotation, and handling and lifting of parts and/or equipment
  • Must Adhere to and follow all safety procedures, i.e., lock-out/tag-out, report safety concerns, use appropriate PPE as required, and follow similar safety practices
  • Ability to work in a loud/noisy environment
  • The factories are not climate controlled - conditions can be hot or cold
  • Ability to work outside in all elements year round.
  • Flexibility to switching between various assignments as required

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Qualifications/Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED
  • 1 year of work experience
  • Ability and willingness to lift up to 40 pounds
  • Class B License or Level 1 Crane Experience

Desired Characteristics

  • Prior manufacturing warehouse or industrial assembly experience
  • Knowledge of safe shop operation practices
  • Ability to identify maintenance issues with machinery or equipment
  • Focus and understanding of LEAN
  • Ability and willingness to work overtime
  • Experience with gantry cranes a plus.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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

Client-provided location(s): Schenectady, NY, USA
Job ID: GE_power-1902244153
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training

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