Precision Machining Operator — Energy Turbomachinery

Siemens Energy, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Company-paid health benefits

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a skilled CNC professional to operate and set up multi-operation workflows for transition components in a climate-controlled environment. You will read detailed prints, select tooling, and ensure precision in all machining steps.

Responsibilities include welding, bonding, and manual finishing, with crane/forklift assistance as needed. A high school diploma and 3+ years of CNC experience are required, along with a license or willingness to earn the forklift/crane

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years in CNC operations with exposure to machining, welding, laser applications, coating machines preferred.
• Fork truck/crane license or willingness to earn; Work Keys Silver status preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up CNC equipment for multi-operation workflows on transition components.
• Perform machining, bonding, welding, and manual finishing with high precision.
• Read and apply prints, sketches, and specifications to select tooling and strategies.
• Use cranes and forklifts to load/unload parts and assist crane operations safely.
• Follow procedures with strong focus on safety and quality.
• Handle materials up to 50 lbs as part of daily tasks.

Skills

CNC setup/operation

Part handling

QA compliance

Metrology

Blueprint interpretation

Shop math

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Fork truck/crane license

Career Readiness / Work Keys Silver

Job description

Premium Relocation Assistance Provided (Terms & Conditions applied)

Let’s get straight to it

You’re a CNC pro who wants clean, climate-controlled floors, complex parts, and meaningful work. Here’s what this role delivers and what you’ll need to thrive.

What you’ll work on

• Operate and set up CNC equipment for multi-operation workflows on transition components.
• Perform machining, bonding, welding, and manual finishing tasks with high precision.
• Read and apply detailed prints, sketches, and specifications to select tooling and cutting strategies.
• Use jib and bridge cranes and forklifts to load/unload parts; assist crane operations safely.
• Follow established operating procedures and maintain a relentless focus on safety and quality.
• Handle materials up to 50 lbs as part of daily routines.

Where you’ll make an impact

Join multiple product lines under one roof—Steam Turbine, Large Generator, Gas Turbine, and Combustion Components—supporting the manufacture of equipment that powers homes and industries around the world.

Your background

• Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Experience: 3+ years in CNC operations with exposure to:
  • Machining
  • Welding
  • Laser applications
  • Coating machines (preferred)
• Certifications: Fork truck/crane license (or ready to earn immediately upon selection); Career Readiness / Work Keys Certificate – Silver Status.
• Core skills: CNC setup/operation, part handling, QA compliance, complex metrology, blueprint interpretation, and strong shop math.
• Medical/fitness: Capable of wearing a respirator; able to pass a Process Operator Proficiency Test; able to pass standard hearing, vision, and pulmonary function tests.

Compensation boosts

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus — limited time
• $2,000 after 3 months
• $3,000 after 9 months
• Active employment and good standing required at payout.

Why this industry

Our Gas Services team advances low- or zero-emission power production while decarbonizing existing fleets through service, modernization, and digital solutions. Turbines, steam turbines, and generators live side by side—so do career pathways.

Life at Siemens Energy

We’re ~100,000 people across 90+ countries, supplying about one-sixth of global electricity and pushing the energy transition forward. For 150 years, we’ve turned big ideas into real-world impact—sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy. Meet the people behind the mission: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Benefits you can count on

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Supportive work culture
• Company-paid health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Family-building benefits
• Parental leave

Explore openings: https://jobs.siemens-energy.com/jobs

Eligibility (verbatim)

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.