Machinist V
Delivering Precision Machining Through Technical Expertise and Operational Excellence.
Supporting Critical Turbomachinery Repairs with Quality and Accuracy.
Partner with the best
Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving the oil and gas sector across more than 120 countries. The Commercial & Sales organization drives growth by building strong customer partnerships, commercializing hydrocarbons, and delivering integrated equipment and service solutions. With a focus on digital transformation and energy transition, the team leverages data-driven insights to optimize sales performance and maximize customer value.
Fuel your passion
As a Machinist V, you will support Aero and Machine Shop operations by operating large CNC and manual lathes, Vertical Turning Lathes (VTLs), and milling machines. You will manufacture and repair gas turbine, steam turbine, and aero-engine components while maintaining tight tolerances and meeting OEM requirements and specifications.
You will interpret technical drawings and machining requirements, perform complex machining operations, and ensure quality execution of repair and manufacturing activities that support critical customer equipment.
As a Machinist V, you will be responsible for:
Supporting a strong safety culture and promoting a safe-to-start mindset in all operations.
Aligning large rotors, gas turbine components, and parts within tight tolerances for machining, grinding, and runout corrections.
Programming CNC lathes, VTLs, and milling machines to support production and repair activities.
Reading and interpreting OEM drawings, Repair Engineering Instructions (REIs), work instructions, and digital routers.
Applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles to machining and inspection activities.
Calculating and setting machining parameters including speed, feed, coolant flow, depth of cut, and cutting angles.
Entering, retrieving, and editing CNC machine programs and control media.
Monitoring machine operations to identify malfunctions or out-of-tolerance conditions and making necessary adjustments.
Selecting, aligning, and securing fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on mills, lathes, and grinding equipment.
Supporting machining, repair, and refurbishment activities while meeting OEM specifications and quality requirements.
To be successful in this role you will:
Have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
Have 10+ years of related machining experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrate advanced to expert-level machining skills across CNC and manual equipment.
Have experience performing OD turning, ID turning, grinding, and burnishing operations.
Demonstrate proficiency operating CNC mills, CNC lathes, manual mills, manual lathes, and manual VTLs.
Be able to calculate machining feed rates, speeds, and setup requirements.
Support Rotor Shop and Machine Shop operations based on customer requirements.
Have experience machining steam rotors, gas rotors, cases, gas turbine components, aero components, and value rack repairs.
Demonstrate the ability to operate both manual and CNC machining equipment.
Have experience supporting gas turbine repair operations, including HSPT, GE10, Frame 3, Frame 5, Frame 6, and Frame 7 rotors and component machining (preferred).
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the workday.
Ability to safely lift and move machining tools, fixtures, and components as required.
Ability to work around large rotating equipment and industrial machinery.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) in manufacturing and shop environments.
Ability and willingness to work overtime and alternate shifts based on business needs.
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 flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.
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 valid work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to sponsor work authorization for this role at any time.
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 V
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 10+ years of related machining experience or equivalent education and experience
- Advanced to expert-level machining skills across CNC and manual equipment
- Experience performing OD turning, ID turning, grinding, and burnishing operations
- Proficiency operating CNC mills, CNC lathes, manual mills, manual lathes, and manual VTLs
- Ability to calculate machining feed rates, speeds, and setup requirements
- Experience machining steam rotors, gas rotors, cases, gas turbine components, aero components, and value rack repairs
- Ability to operate both manual and CNC machining equipment
- Experience supporting Rotor Shop and Machine Shop operations
- Experience supporting gas turbine repair operations involving HSPT, GE10, Frame 3, Frame 5, Frame 6, and Frame 7 rotors and component machining
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to safely lift and move machining tools, fixtures, and components
- Ability to work around large rotating equipment and industrial machinery
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment in manufacturing and shop environments
- Willingness to work overtime and alternate shifts
- Valid work authorization in the country of employment
Baker Hughes Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests retirement contributions combine automatic employer funding with a dollar‑for‑dollar match, with immediate vesting on the match. This structure can meaningfully increase savings for employees who participate consistently.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Feedback suggests a discounted employee stock purchase program with regular purchase periods and no brokerage fees provides accessible ownership upside. Program parameters are clearly laid out through the benefits hub and plan materials.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests exempt staff have flexible, manager‑approved time off while non‑exempt employees accrue vacation and receive paid personal time. Company‑paid holidays and paid parental leave further broaden time‑away options.
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