What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machinist position at Baker Hughes Holdings LLC?
Machinist
Do you enjoy machining high-precision components using advanced manufacturing technologies?
Would you like to play a key role in delivering quality and reliability for innovative energy solutions?
Partner with the Best
Baker Hughes stands as a leading global energy technology company, delivering innovative solutions that make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient across the entire value chain. Operating in more than 120 countries, the company blends deep industrial expertise with advanced engineering and digital technologies to support energy production, transformation, and decarbonization. With over a century of heritage, Baker Hughes partners with customers in oil and gas, industrial sectors, and emerging energy markets to accelerate progress toward a more sustainable energy future.
Fuel Your Passion
As a Machinist, you will contribute to the manufacturing of high-precision components that support critical energy technologies. You will play a key role in ensuring accuracy, quality, and operational excellence while working with advanced machining equipment, robotics, and inspection tools. Your expertise and attention to detail will directly impact product performance, customer satisfaction, and business success.
As a Machinist, you will be responsible for:
Determining setup requirements by reviewing blueprints, drawings, specifications, manuals, and work instructions.
Measuring, marking, and scribing dimensions on materials to guide machining operations.
Machining 3D-printed components to required specifications and dimensions with precision.
Verifying conformance of finished parts using precision measurement equipment, including CMMs and optical comparators.
Performing preventive maintenance activities on machining equipment as required.
Complying with productivity, safety, and quality standards to achieve operational goals.
Operating forklifts when required to support material movement and production activities.
Supporting additional duties and projects based on workload demands and business requirements.
To be successful in this role, you will:
Education & Experience
Have a High School Diploma or GED; a certificate in CIMM or related industrial technology is preferred.
Have 5 years of experience in a job shop or high-mix, low-volume production environment.
Technical Skills
Have demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
Have the ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
Have intermediate mathematical and reading skills.
Have experience operating turning and milling machines; experience with Mazak Mazatrol and Hurco WinMax controls is a plus.
Have the ability to operate manual machines as required.
Have working knowledge of lathes, mills, and other machine shop equipment.
Have the ability to write, edit, and modify CNC programs.
Have basic computer skills and familiarity with manufacturing systems.
Behavioral Skills
Have the willingness to follow all manufacturing procedures and company policies.
Have strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Have a commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
Have the ability to remain focused and effectively manage time in a fast-paced environment.
Have a positive attitude and the ability to collaborate effectively with peers, supervisors, management, and external partners.
Physical Requirements
Have the motor skills necessary to safely operate machinery, tools, and equipment.
Have the ability to stand and walk for extended periods during an 8 to 10-hour shift.
Have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
Have the ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and safety shoes.
Have the flexibility to work overtime, alternate shifts, and weekends as business needs require.
Work in a way that works for you
We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:
Working with us
Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.
Working for you
Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we must push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:
Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
Comprehensive private medical care options
Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
Tailored financial programs
Additional elected or voluntary benefits
This position requires current work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to provide or continue work authorization sponsorship for this role.
You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.
This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.
The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Machinist VIAbout Us:Join Us:
Baker Hughes Company 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.
Baker Hughes, a GE company 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.