Machinist I

Siemens•Wendell, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Siemens is hiring a Machinist I for its PACS manufacturing facility in Wendell, North Carolina. The position is onsite and focuses on using precision tools and machines to create, repair, rework, and assemble metal and other-material parts. The Machinist sets up and validates machining programs, interprets technical drawings, configures machine settings, and oversees production to ensure components meet quality and high-tolerance specifications. The role also involves troubleshooting and adjusting programs to improve accuracy and efficiency while following safety protocols and production timelines. The shift is 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. The listed pay rate is $27.35 per hour; actual pay may vary based on budget, candidate qualifications and experience, and geographic location.

Requirements

Proven experience operating and setting up machine shop machines, including CNC mills, CNC lathes, and other equipment.
Proven experience operating basic machine shop tools, including band saws, grinders, drill presses, iron workers, and hand tools.
Ability to identify issues with machine or tool performance.
Proficiency using and reading micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, and other precision measuring tools.
Ability to interpret and apply information on engineered drawings.
Understanding of dimensioning and tolerances, and familiarity with decimal and metric systems.
High mechanical aptitude and solid math skills.
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience operating CNC equipment and other basic machine shop equipment and tools.
Familiarity with Siemens Shopturn/Shopmill conversational programming.
Completion of an accredited machining education program.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and be self-driven.

Responsibilities

Operate finish and engine lathes to produce complex components that meet customer requirements and production deadlines.
Safely load materials and tools, measure tooling, and enter tool-length offsets into machines.
Set up and operate lathes, record precise measurements, and produce high-tolerance parts.
Verify components for accuracy, efficiency, safety, and quality, and record dimensions in labor packets.
Adjust feed, speed, and tool-wear offsets to optimize run times while interpreting technical drawings.
Perform daily machine checks, maintain a clean and safe workspace, and follow OSHA and company safety guidelines.
Create, repair, rework, and assemble parts using precision tools and machines.
Set up and validate machining programs; configure machine settings and troubleshoot or adjust programs as needed.