Machinist IV
Do you enjoy operating large manual machines and producing precision components that meet the highest quality standards?
Are you passionate about machining complex parts, interpreting technical drawings, and utilizing your expertise to drive manufacturing excellence?
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 IV, you will play a vital role in manufacturing high-precision components that support Baker Hughes' commitment to quality and innovation. You will leverage your machining expertise to set up and operate conventional and specialized machining equipment while ensuring compliance with technical specifications and quality requirements.
In this role, you will work with large manual machines, interpret engineering drawings, and apply advanced machining techniques to deliver high-quality products. Your knowledge of machining practices, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail will contribute to operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
As a Machinist IV, you will be responsible for:
Setting up and operating special purpose equipment, conventional lathes and mills, and numerical control (NC) machines.
Fabricating metallic and non-metallic components while maintaining high-quality machining standards.
Reading and interpreting blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, and sample parts.
Determining dimensions, tolerances, machining sequences, and setup requirements from engineering documentation.
Selecting, aligning, and securing fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials for machining operations.
Operating large manual machines to manufacture precision components.
Monitoring machine performance and identifying malfunctions or out-of-tolerance conditions.
Adjusting machine controls and machine parameters to maintain quality and productivity.
Calculating and setting machining variables including speed, feed, coolant flow, depth of cutting, and cutting angles.
Applying geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) principles to ensure dimensional accuracy.
Performing manual lathe operations, including turning OD's and qualifying ID and OD dimensions.
Entering, retrieving, and editing computerized machine control data when required.
Following safety procedures, operating instructions, and manufacturing standards to maintain a safe work environment.
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency and product quality.
To be successful in this role you will:
Education & Experience
Have a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent qualification.
Have 10+ years of manual machinist experience in a manufacturing environment.
Have significant experience operating conventional lathes, milling machines, and large manual machining equipment.
Have experience setting up and operating special purpose and NC machining equipment.
Have manual machinist experience producing precision machined components.
Have apprentice or journeyman machinist experience, which is considered beneficial but not required.
Technical Skills
Have the ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
Have working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Have strong math skills, including the application of algebra and geometry in machining operations.
Have the ability to calculate machining parameters such as feeds, speeds, coolant…