Machinist

Baker Hughes • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Baker Hughes is hiring a Machinist to manufacture high-precision components for energy technologies. The role focuses on accuracy, quality, and operational excellence while using machining equipment, robotics, and inspection tools. The Machinist’s work contributes to product performance, customer satisfaction, and business success.

The position requires reviewing technical documentation to determine setups, preparing and machining materials—including 3D-printed components—and verifying finished parts. It also involves preventive maintenance, following productivity, safety, and quality standards, operating forklifts when needed, and supporting additional duties and projects according to business needs. The role may require overtime, alternate shifts, and weekend work. The position requires current work authorization in the country of employment; the employer cannot provide or continue work-authorization sponsorship.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 5 years of experience in a job shop or high-mix, low-volume production environment.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Intermediate mathematical and reading skills.
• Experience operating turning and milling machines.
• Ability to operate manual machines as required.
• Working knowledge of lathes, mills, and other machine-shop equipment.
• Ability to write, edit, and modify CNC programs.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with manufacturing systems.
• Willingness to follow manufacturing procedures and company policies.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy; commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to remain focused and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate with peers, supervisors, management, and external partners.
• Motor skills necessary to safely operate machinery, tools, and equipment.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during an 8- to 10-hour shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and safety shoes.
• Flexibility to work overtime, alternate shifts, and weekends as business needs require.
• Current work authorization in the country of employment; the employer cannot provide or continue work-authorization sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Certificate in CIMM or related industrial technology.
• Experience with Mazak Mazatrol and Hurco WinMax controls.

Responsibilities

• Determine setup requirements by reviewing blueprints, drawings, specifications, manuals, and work instructions.
• Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions on materials to guide machining operations.
• Machine 3D-printed components to required specifications and dimensions.
• Verify finished-part conformance using precision measurement equipment, including CMMs and optical comparators.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machining equipment as required.
• Meet productivity, safety, and quality standards.
• Operate forklifts when required to support material movement and production activities.
• Support additional duties and projects based on workload and business requirements.

Benefits

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities.
• Comprehensive private medical care options.
• Life insurance and disability programs.
• Tailored financial programs.
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits.
• Eligibility to participate in Company-sponsored health and welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k).
• Competitive benefits package and eligibility for additional compensation such as bonuses, subject to applicable plans or policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED