CNC Training Manager

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.
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