Gas Turbine Lathe Operator (Mon-Thurs 3:45pm-2:15am)

Siemens Energy; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth and development

Company paid Health and Wellness benef

Paid Time Off and paid holidays

401(k) savings plan with company match

Family building benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy Gas Services in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Gas Turbine Lathe Operator to set up and operate large CNC lathes in the Rotor Shop. You will interpret complex engineering drawings, perform precision measurements, and ensure machining operations meet strict quality and safety standards using Siemens or Fanuc controls.

Responsibilities include setting up tooling, tolerances, and working with shop personnel to maintain production requirements while adhering to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years CNC lathe machining experience.
• Ability to read complex drawings and perform precise calculations.
• Experience with Siemens or Fanuc controls.
• Ability to obtain Fork Lift and Critical Lift Level Crane certifications.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate large CNC lathes to machine rotor components.
• Interpret engineering drawings and perform precision measurements.
• Use Siemens or Fanuc controls with precision tooling.
• Ensure parts meet dimensional tolerances and quality standards.
• Follow safety and operational procedures in the shop.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Precision measurement

Engineering math

Siemens/Fanuc controls

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Siemens controls

Fanuc controls

Job description

Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa are becoming Omterra. "We energize society" by supporting our customers to make the transition to a more sustainable world, based on innovative technologies and our ability to turn ideas into reality. With nearly 100,000 employees around the world, we shape the energy systems of today and tomorrow.

Gas Turbine Lathe Operator (Mon-Thurs 3:45pm-2:15am)

About the Role

Job ID

304439

Location

United States of America

North Carolina

Charlotte

Company

Organization

Gas Services

Business Unit

Central

Full-time

Experience Level

Professional / Experienced

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Gas Turbine Lathe Operator in the Rotor Shop, you will set up and operate large CNC lathes to machine critical gas turbine rotor components. You will interpret complex engineering drawings, perform precision measurements, and ensure machining operations meet strict quality and safety standards. Working with Siemens or Fanuc controls, you will use advanced tooling and steady rests to complete a variety of turning and drilling operations. Collaboration with shop personnel and adherence to safety, quality, and production requirements are essential to success in this role.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Set up and operate large CNC lathes to machine gas turbine rotor and component parts to engineering specifications.
• Perform machining, drilling, and turning operations using Siemens or Fanuc-controlled equipment.
• Interpret complex technical drawings, blueprints, and work instructions to ensure accurate part production.
• Utilize precision measuring instruments and gages to verify dimensional accuracy and maintain quality standards.
• Set up and adjust tooling, steady rests, and workholding devices to achieve required machining tolerances.
• Follow all safety, quality, and operational procedures, including the use of forklifts and overhead cranes as required.

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years of CNC lathe machining experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proven ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and perform advanced mathematical calculations.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments and setting up tooling to high-accuracy tolerances. Experience with Siemens controls and/or Fanuc controls required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Fork Truck and Critical Lift Level Crane certifications.
• Applicants must successfully complete a skills assessment and pass standard hearing, vision, and pulmonary function testing (PFT).
• 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.

About the Team

Gas Services

Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: 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) savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave

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