CNC Process Technician — Turbine Components Manufacturing

Siemens Energy; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Company-paid health and wellness benefi

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy in Charlotte, NC is seeking an experienced CNC Operator to support precision manufacturing of turbine and generator components. You will set up and operate CNC equipment, interpret complex blueprints, and plan tooling and machining sequences to meet strict specs.

You will load and unload parts using jib and bridge cranes, ensure QA procedures, and maintain a safe, efficient work environment on the shop floor. High school diploma and 3+ years of CNC experience required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Experience: 3+ years of hands-on CNC operations with strengths in: Machining, Welding, Laser applications, Coating machines.
• Certifications: Active fork truck/crane license (or the ability to obtain immediately upon selection); Career Readiness / Work Keys Certificate – Silver Status.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in CNC setup/operation, loading and unloading workpieces, following QA procedures, performing complex metrology, and reading intricate drawings; strong shop math.
• Medical & Fitness: Ability to wear a respirator and pass a Process Operator Proficiency Test; must pass standard hearing, vision, and pulmonary function testing.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC-controlled equipment for multi-step operations on complex parts.
• Interpret detailed blueprints, sketches, and manufacturing specifications to plan tooling and machining strategy.
• Load and unload workpieces using jib and bridge cranes and forklifts; assist crane operations as needed.
• Adhere to established company procedures for machinery and equipment operation.
• Champion a culture of safety and quality while handling materials up to 50 lbs.

Skills

CNC setup

CNC operation

Metrology

Reading drawings

QA procedures

Shop math

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CNC machines

Forklift/ crane equipment

Job description

Premium Relocation Assistance Provided (Terms & Conditions applied) Your Day, Engineered Step into our climate-controlled manufacturing campus and contribute to the build of critical turbine and generator components across Steam Turbine, Large Generator, Gas Turbine, and Combustion product lines. From the moment you clock in, you’ll prepare CNC equipment, choose tools, and run precision operations on complex transitions—machining, bonding, welding, and manual finishing—guided by exacting drawings and specs.

• Set up and operate CNC-controlled equipment for multi-step operations on complex parts.
• Interpret detailed blueprints, sketches, and manufacturing specifications to plan tooling and machining strategy.
• Load and unload workpieces using jib and bridge cranes and forklifts; assist crane operations as needed.
• Adhere to established company procedures for machinery and equipment operation.
• Champion a culture of safety and quality while handling materials up to 50 lbs.

What You’ll Bring

• Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Experience: 3+ years of hands-on CNC operations with strengths in:
  • Machining
  • Welding
  • Laser applications
  • Coating machines (specific experience preferred)
• Certifications: Active fork truck/crane license (or the ability to obtain immediately upon selection); Career Readiness / Work Keys Certificate – Silver Status.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in CNC setup/operation, loading and unloading workpieces, following QA procedures, performing complex metrology, and reading intricate drawings; strong shop math.
• Medical & Fitness: Ability to wear a respirator and pass a Process Operator Proficiency Test; must pass standard hearing, vision, and pulmonary function testing.

Sign-On Bonus

Now offering $5,000 Sign-On Bonus for a limited time!!

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus Breakdown

• $2,000 after 3 months of employment
• $3,000 after 9 months of employment
• Must be actively employed and in good standing at time of payout.

Why This Work Matters

Join our Gas Services organization advancing low- and zero-emission power generation. We consolidate gas turbines, steam turbines, and generators under one roof while unlocking decarbonization through modernization, service, and digitalization across global fleets.

About Siemens Energy

We’re an energy technology leader with approximately 100,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, shaping tomorrow’s energy landscape. Our innovations power about one-sixth of the world’s electricity. With 150 years of pioneering spirit, our team is driven to deliver sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy—accelerating decarbonization and new technologies for a changing world. See how our people make an impact: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Rewards

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Supportive work culture
• Company-paid health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Family-building benefits
• Parental leave

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Legal Notice

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.