Maintenance Operator-Intermediate

0146 Baker Hughes Energy Services LLC; Turtle Creek (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Disability programs

Tailored financial programs

Job summary

Baker Hughes Company in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a skilled Machinist IV to operate large manual machines and produce precision components. You will read and interpret engineering drawings, apply GD&T, and set up fixtures, tools, and NC equipment to meet exact specifications.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement while supporting efficiency. Onsite work with a 6:30am–3pm shift plus OT and opportunities for career growth are available.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of GD&T principles and machining math.
• Experience reading engineering documentation and specs.
• Skilled in operating conventional/NC machines and calculating parameters.
• Ability to set up fixtures, tools, and materials for machining.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and operating special purpose equipment, conventional lathes and mills, and NC machines.
• Fabricating metallic and non-metallic components while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specs, and parts.
• Determining dimensions, tolerances, sequences, and setup requirements from docs.
• Selecting, aligning, and securing fixtures, tools, attachments, and materials.
• Operating large manual machines to manufacture precision components.
• Monitoring machine performance and identifying malfunctions or out-of-tolerance conditions.
• Adjusting machine controls and parameters to maintain quality and productivity.
• Calculating machining variables including speed, feed, coolant flow, depth of cut, and angles.
• Applying GD&T to ensure dimensional accuracy.
• Performing manual lathe operations, turning OD and qualifying ID/OD.
• Entering/editing computerized machine control data as needed.
• Following safety procedures and manufacturing standards.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Organizational skills

Time management

Independent work with team

Continuous improvement

Blueprint reading

GD&T knowledge

Machining math

Manual lathe & milling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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:

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

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 flow, depth of cut, and cutting angles.
• Have experience selecting and utilizing cutting tools, fixtures, and machining accessories.
• Have experience performing manual lathe operations and precision machining activities.
• Have the ability to retrieve, input, and edit computerized machine control information.
• Have a thorough understanding of machinery, tolerances, and quality standards.

Behavioral Skills

• Have strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Have excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Have the ability to work safely and effectively in a manufacturing environment.
• Have strong organizational and time management skills.
• Have the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with team members.
• Have a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Work in a way that works for you

• Onsite 5 days
• Location: Pittsburgh, PA
• Shift: 6:30am - 3pm + OT
• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.

Working with us Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

This position requires current work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to provide or continue work authorization sponsorship for this role.

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Machinist IV At Baker Hughes, we are transforming the future of energy. With operations in over 120 countries, we are developing and deploying industry-leading technologies and services to take energy forward. For more than a century, our inventions have revolutionized energy. Today, we are bringing our expertise to make oil and gas safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Our people are the trusted experts, relied on to solve customer challenges big and small.

We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work.

We're makers, inventors, and leaders who aren't afraid of the tough challenges. We believe pushing boundaries will help to lead the way for a new energy future.

We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We're makers, inventors, and leaders who aren't afraid of the tough challenges. We believe pushing boundaries will help to lead the way for a new energy future.

We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We're makers, inventors, and leaders who aren't afraid of the tough challenges. We believe pushing boundaries will help to lead the way for a new energy future.

We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We're makers, inventors, and leaders who aren't afraid of the tough challenges. We believe pushing boundaries will help to lead the way for a new energy future.