Machinist-1📣 Job Ad

About the Role

GE Vernova is seeking a dedicated Machinist-1 to join its team in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is integral to supporting machining and finishing operations for gas turbine components. The role involves executing various processes accurately and safely, including post-braze inspection, EDM, steam cleaning, grit blast preparation, vision inspection, coating polishing, and laser hole clearing.

This position plays a significant role in driving Lean implementation across the production line. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate strong Lean behaviors, actively participate in problem-solving, maintain 5S standards, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing safety, quality, delivery, and overall productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform machining and operate equipment such as EDM, MKG, and other CNC and auto polisher machines in strict accordance with approved work instructions, process specifications, and quality requirements.
• Read and interpret work instructions, quality forms, technical documentation, and engineering drawings to ensure precise process execution.
• Accurately record and maintain all required process and inspection data.
• Safely and effectively set up, operate, and monitor CNC, EDM, laser, polishing, and inspection equipment.
• Conduct thorough inspections of parts before and after machining, cleaning, polishing, and inspection processes to verify conformance to quality standards.
• Adhere to Standard Work and Standard Work Combination Sheets to ensure consistency, quality, safety, and efficient line flow.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area in compliance with 5S standards.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding and consistent application of Lean principles in all daily work activities.
• Perform grit blasting operations as required.
• Identify and communicate opportunities for continuous improvement in areas such as safety, quality, cycle time, process flow, and waste reduction.
• Support initiatives to improve standard work, line organization, visual management, and process discipline to strengthen overall Lean implementation.
• Contribute to team efforts focused on improving line performance, operational efficiency, and overall shop productivity.
• Work within established takt time and standard process flow expectations to meet production goals.
• Utilize shop floor systems and interfaces, including ELM and SmartShop, as necessary.
• Comply with all company quality policies, safety requirements, applicable procedures, and standard work guidelines.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Possess a Diploma, technical college degree, or equivalent hands-on experience in a relevant field.
• Demonstrate knowledge in CNC machining, EDM, laser machining, finishing, or related industrial manufacturing operations.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in CNC machining, EDM, and laser machining.
• Experience with finishing processes.
• Familiarity with industrial manufacturing operations.
• Understanding and application of Lean principles.
• Adherence to 5S standards.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Experience with steam cleaning and grit blasting.
• Skills in coating polishing.
• Experience operating HAAS or similar brands of VTB / VTL / VFB / Lathe / Milling Machine equipment.

Work Environment and Details

This is a full-time position for a Machinist-1 located in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. The role requires 0-1 year of experience. Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.