Baker Hughes

Manufacturing Specialist - CNC Programmer

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The Woodlands, TX, USA

In-Office

Senior level

Energy

The Role

Generates and verifies CNC toolpaths for 5-axis equipment and lathes supporting drill-bit manufacturing. Operates CNC machinery, applies milling-tool formulas, checks toolpath interference, tests tooling and methods, documents machine observations, shares recommendations, and assists with machine-tool interface diagnosis. Requires Siemens NX CAM, Vericut, Teamcenter, and G-code knowledge, along with CNC equipment experience and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Summary Generated by Built In

Do you enjoy technical challenges?

Join our growing team

We are the leader in well construction and production. Our innovative physical and digital solutions improve efficiency, production and maximize reservoir value.

Partner with the best

Baker Hughes Incorporated has an opening for a “CNC Programmer” supporting Drill Bits at our facility in The Woodlands, TX. As a leader in the oilfield services industry, Baker Hughes offers opportunities for qualified people who want to grow in our high performance organization. Our leading technologies and our ability to apply them safely and effectively create value for our customers and our shareholders. Baker Hughes is an Equal Employment Affirmative Action Employer.

As a CNC Programmer Specialist, you will be responsible for:

Generation of CNC toolpaths
5-Axis CNC equipment
Lathes
Verification of toolpath interference with work parts
Participation in Drill Bits related projects
Experience in the proper application of milling tools utilizing correct formulas for best practices.
Ability to make sound observations at the machine tool and document observations as well as share recommendations to his peers.
Testing of new tooling and methods is an ongoing job responsibility as well as sharing feedback with colleagues and machine operators.
Assist and diagnose machine tool interface.

Fuel your passion!

To be successful in this role you will have:

Have high school diploma or GED
Have experience running CNC equipment
Works well in a fast paced high pressure environment
Have Siemens NX CAM
Have Vericut knowledge
Have working knowledge of Siemens Teamcenter
Show ability to read and understand G-Code
Works well within a team environment
Minimum 5 years’ experience CNC programming (preferred)

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:

Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 5 AM or 7 AM - 4 PM or 6 AM - 3 PM

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 have to 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

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: Manufacturing Professional - Manuf Eng Specialist

Skills Required

High school diploma or GED
Experience running CNC equipment
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Siemens NX CAM experience
Vericut knowledge
Working knowledge of Siemens Teamcenter
Ability to read and understand G-code
Ability to work within a team environment
Minimum five years of CNC programming experience

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.
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.
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.