Precision Gear Repair Technician - 2nd/3rd Shift

Baker Hughes Holdings LLC; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Medical care options

Life insurance

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Gear Repair Specialist to support precision repair, machining, assembly, and maintenance activities in a fast-paced production environment.

You will operate lathes, grinders, boring mills, and gearcutting machines, read blueprints, perform measurements, and ensure safety and quality standards while contributing to smooth production operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years in a production or industrial environment.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull 40+ pounds.
• Ability to work any shift, including weekends.
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend, and kneel.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment such as lathes, grinders, boring mills, and gearcutting machines.
• Repair, assemble, and test gear products.
• Read blueprints and engineering drawings to guide repairs.
• Use mechanical and digital measurement tools to verify tolerances.
• Maintain safety and quality procedures during operations.
• Assist with inventory and preparation for shipment.

Skills

Measuring tools

Blueprint reading

Mathematical calculations

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Lathe

Grinder

Boring mill

Gearcutting machines

Forklifts and material handling

Job description

Gear Repair Specialist

* Are you passionate about precision machining and handson mechanical work?

* Do you enjoy working in a fastpaced production environment where quality and safety come first?

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 Gear Repair Specialist, you will be supporting precision repair, machining, assembly, and maintenance activities to ensure highquality product delivery. You will be operating equipment, interpreting technical drawings, performing measurements, and maintaining safety standards while contributing to smooth production operations.

In this role, you will be:

• Understanding and using mechanical and digital measurement tools such as tape measures, micrometers, indicators, and calipers

• Reading and interpreting blueprints and engineering drawings

• Performing mathematical calculations commonly used in manufacturing

• Operating equipment such as lathes, grinders, boring mills, key seaters, and gearcutting machines

• Tearing down, diagnosing, assembling, testing, and repairing products

• Assembling and building crates for product shipment

• Loading products onto freight carrier vehicles

• Assisting in the assembly cell and pulling parts to maintain inventory

• Locating materials and expediting part shortages

• Using hand tools and operating materialhandling equipment such as forklifts, cranes, hoists, pallet handlers, and hand trucks

• Lifting heavy objects within applicable weight limits

• Following all safety and quality procedures during operations

• Performing any additional duties assigned by supervisors or managers

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• High School Diploma / GED

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a production or industrial environment

• Ability and willingness to lift, pull, or push 40+ pounds

• Ability and willingness to work any shift, including weekends

• Ability to stand, stoop, bend, squat, and push

• Ability to work in a nonclimatecontrolled environment

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to multitask and manage various duties

• Ability to respond quickly to emergency situations

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to read and interpret schedules, safety rules, operating instructions, and technical drawings

• Sound judgment and ability to make corrections when issues arise

• Strong safety awareness and adherence to safety practices

• Understanding of rotating machinery installations and alignment

• Mechanical aptitude

We recognize that everyone works differently. In this role, we offer shift work with potential overtime, to help you work when you are most productive.
2nd shift (2:00 PM-10:00 PM)
3rd shift (10:00 PM-6:00 AM)

JOIN US AND YOU CAN EXPECT
Competitive 401k
Comprehensive private medical care options Life insurance and disability programs Tailored financial programs
Additional voluntary benefits

Working with Us

Our people are at the heart of what we do. We invest in wellbeing, development, and leadership at all levels to help everyone bring their best selves to work.

Working for You

Join us and you can expect:

• Comprehensive private medical care options

• Life insurance and disability programs

• Tailored financial programs

• Additional 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: Gear Repair Specialist GM LUF IAMAbout Us:

We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward - making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us:

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let's come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.