Machinist

Siemens Energy

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 60,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Company paid health benefits
Paid time off and holidays
401K savings plan with company match
Parental leave
Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Siemens Energy in Houston is seeking a skilled Machinist to support repair and production operations for compression equipment components. You will set up and operate manual and CNC machines, inspect parts for quality, and ensure safety protocols are followed.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with lathes, mills, grinders, and drill presses, plus the ability to read drawings and CAD models. Join a high-performing service team dedicated to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational training or an associate degree in Machining preferred.
  • Minimum of 2 years hands-on machinist experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or repair environment.
  • Proficiency operating manual and CNC machine tools (lathes, mills, grinders, drill presses).
  • Strong mechanical aptitude; ability to read specifications and perform precision machining operations.
  • Knowledge of quality control processes and precision measurement tools (micrometers, calipers) and understanding tolerances.
  • Compliance with OSHA and GMP; forklift certification and OSHA 10-Hour General Industry preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate manual and CNC machine tools to manufacture and repair precision components.
  • Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and CAD models to determine methods, tooling, and material requirements.
  • Program, load, and adjust CNC machine instructions while performing routine equipment maintenance.
  • Inspect finished parts using precision measuring instruments to verify compliance with quality and tolerance standards.
  • Maintain accurate production, maintenance, and inspection records; identify opportunities for process or design improvements.
  • Follow safety, GMP, and OSHA requirements; maintain a clean, organized work environment.

Skills

Machining proficiency
Reading engineering drawings
Quality awareness
Safety compliance
Manual & CNC tool operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent
Vocational training / associate degree preferred

Tools

Lathe
Milling machines
Grinders
Drill presses
CNC machines

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

We are seeking a skilled Machinist to join our Houston Service Center team and play a critical role in supporting the repair and production operations for compression equipment components. This position is essential to maintaining efficient workflows and delivering on our service commitments to customers. Key responsibilities include setting up and operating a variety of machine tools to manufacture and repair precision parts to exact specifications, as well as inspecting completed work to ensure the highest standards of quality. The role also requires strict adherence to all safety procedures and workshop protocols. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience operating lathes, mills, and grinders, the ability to accurately interpret engineering drawings and specifications, and a strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement. This opportunity is well suited for a developing professional with foundational machining experience who can work effectively under moderate supervision while contributing to a high-performing service team.

We are seeking a skilled Machinist to join our Houston Service Center team and play a critical role in supporting the repair and production operations for compression equipment components. This position is essential to maintaining efficient workflows and delivering on our service commitments to customers. Key responsibilities include setting up and operating a variety of machine tools to manufacture and repair precision parts to exact specifications, as well as inspecting completed work to ensure the highest standards of quality. The role also requires strict adherence to all safety procedures and workshop protocols. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience operating lathes, mills, and grinders, the ability to accurately interpret engineering drawings and specifications, and a strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement. This opportunity is well suited for a developing professional with foundational machining experience who can work effectively under moderate supervision while contributing to a high-performing service team.

How You’ll Make An Impact
  • Set up and operate manual and CNC machine tools, including lathes, mills, grinders, and drill presses, to manufacture and repair precision components.
  • Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and CAD models to determine machining methods, tooling, and material requirements.
  • Program, load, and adjust CNC machine instructions while performing routine equipment maintenance to support safe and efficient operations.
  • Inspect finished parts using precision measuring instruments to verify compliance with quality, dimensional, and tolerance standards.
  • Maintain accurate production, maintenance, and inspection records while identifying opportunities for process, design, or material improvements.
  • Follow all safety, GMP, and OSHA requirements, and maintain a clean, organized work environment that promotes operational excellence.
What You Bring
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational training, technical certification, or an associate degree in Machining or a related field preferred.
  • Minimum of 2 years of hands‑on machinist experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or repair environment.
  • Proficiency operating manual and CNC machine tools, including lathes, mills, grinders, and drill presses.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude with experience selecting and using cutting tools, reading specifications, and performing precision machining operations.
  • Knowledge of quality control processes, product inspection techniques, and precision measurement tools such as micrometers and calipers, with an understanding of engineering tolerances.
  • Commitment to workplace safety and compliance, including adherence to OSHA and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP); Forklift Certification and OSHA 10‑Hour General Industry Card preferred.
About the Team
Transformation of Industry

Our Transformation of Industry division is decarbonizing the industrial sector. Increasing electrification and efficiency are key and demand for green H2 and derivative fuels will rise. We enable decarbonization of the industrial sector and the transition to sustainable processes, building on a strong industrial customer base, a global network, diverse technologies, and integrated execution capabilities.

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
  • 401K savings plan with company match
  • Family building benefits
  • Parental leave
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