Machinist Technician I-III - Precision Component Repair

Duke Energy Corporation; Pinehurst (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy’s Lark Maintenance Shop in North Carolina is seeking a skilled Lark Maintenance Shop Technician to repair and refurbish turbine and pump components for the generation fleet. The role demands precision machining, blueprint interpretation, and safe operation of heavy equipment in a shop environment.

Candidates should have strong hands-on Machining skills, CNC exposure, and the ability to travel 5-15% to support fleet needs across locations.

Qualifications

• Highschool Diploma/GED required.
• 3 years minimum related work experience (Technician II).
• 8 years minimum related work experience (Technician III).

Responsibilities

• Disassemble mechanical equipment and inspect components.
• Perform machining operations: lathe, milling, boring, drilling, grinding.
• Operate locations vehicles and lifting equipment safely.
• Maintain rigging proficiency for overhead cranes up to 60T.
• Travel to support fleet requests.

Skills

Machining operations

Blueprint reading

CNC programming

Equipment inspection

Safety and rigging

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

CNC machinery

Precision measuring tools

Metrology equipment (FARO/Hexagon/Leika)

Job description

Duke Energy’s Lark Maintenance Shop in North Carolina is seeking a skilled Lark Maintenance Shop Technician to repair and refurbish turbine and pump components for the generation fleet. The role demands precision machining, blueprint interpretation, and safe operation of heavy equipment in a shop environment.

Candidates should have strong hands-on Machining skills, CNC exposure, and the ability to travel 5-15% to support fleet needs across locations.