Job Description Summary

As a Turbine Generator Service Technician (Winder) you will perform operations involving the inspection, disassembly, assembly, repair, refurbishment, and maintenance of all mechanical and electrical components in Turbine Generators with emphasis on the Generator Rotating Field.

Job Description

This is a 4-week rotating shift position.

Essential Responsibilities:
As a Winder you will:

• Perform mechanical disassembly, refurbish & reassembly of generator rotors in high quality and timely fashion using induction heating machines, large propane torches, overhead cranes and various hand and power tools (i.e., removal and installation of coupling, fans, retaining rings, blower hubs, wedges, blocking, copper coils)
• Perform work according to technical drawings, work procedures and work orders with minimal supervision
• Braze copper winding connectors either by propane torches, carbon resistance or induction heaters.
• Perform and assist with all generator electrical diagnostic tests according to testing procedures.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues
• Participate in continuous improvement projects and lean action work outs.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School Diploma / GED or Equivalent and 2 years of relevant work experience

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be able to work a variety of 4‑week rotating shifts, including rotating 1st and 2nd shifts (7:00am–3:30pm / 3:00pm–11:30pm) and/or extended schedules (7:00am–5:30pm and 5:00pm–3:30am)
• This position is 100% onsite at GE Richmond Service Center
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, including off-hours, weekends, and holidays
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future
• Must successfully complete a drug screen and background check

Desired Characteristics:

• Associate’s degree / Trade School Degree
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with small to large generators, electric motors, stator and/or electrical component winding
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with assembling / disassembling end bells / retaining rings
• Minimum of 3 years of experience brazing, either by torch, carbon or induction
• Experience performing electrical testing
• Apprenticeship card from state certified apprenticeship programs

Pay Transparency:

The pay for this position is C-Level role at $20.75 - 27.00/hour for early career hires. This position is also eligible for a $2.00/hour shift differential hourly rate increase. This posting is expected to close on April 29, 2026 or thereafter.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a posting for a C Level, but based on experience, employees have the ability to be hired in at or progress to higher levels, B and A level. (B-Level Range: $27.50 - $32.75)

*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. 

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Benefits Available to You:

GE employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: https://jobs.gecareers.com/global/en/ge-career-benefits

• Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
• A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
• GE invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.

Inclusion & Diversity:

At GE, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong.  Click here to learn more:  https://jobs.gecareers.com/global/en/diversity-at-ge

About GE Gas Power:

GE Gas Power engineers cleaner, more accessible energy that people depend on, powering growth and prosperity for people everywhere. Our leading technologies produce a third of the world’s electricity thanks to our talented people, who make gas work for our customers, stakeholders and the world. Through relentless innovation and continuous partnership with our customers, we are building the energy technologies of the future and providing the cleaner, more efficient power people depend on today.

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. ​

Additional Information

 

 

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 March 10, 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.