Senior CNC Lathe Machinist — Large-Scale Shafts

Siemens Energy; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Supportive work culture

Company health benefits

Paid time off & holidays

401K with company match

Family building benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy in Charlotte, NC is seeking an experienced Horizontal Lathe CNC Machinist to manufacture large generator rotor shafts up to 46 feet long and 275 tons. You will set up, align, and machine forgings on various CNC lathes, interpreting drawings and QC data to ensure precision and quality across production runs.

This role requires strong measurement skills, familiarity with Siemens/Fanuc/Mazak controls, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 4 years CNC lathe experience, preferably with steady rest supports.
• 2+ years with basic measuring instruments and gauges.
• Familiarity with CNC controls (Siemens, Fanuc or Mazak).
• Ability to read complex drawings and interpret G- and M-codes.
• Willingness to obtain forklift and crane licenses via internal programs.
• Ability to obtain ACT WorkKeys Silver level, as part of pre-hire assessment.

Responsibilities

• Semi-finish and finish machining of large rotor shafts up to 275 tons.
• Set up and align rotor forgings using steady rests for precision.
• Interpret engineering drawings and QC documents for accuracy.
• Inspect during machining with measuring devices to ensure conformance.
• Participate in Lean/5S continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor apprentices in Siemens Energy Apprenticeship Program.
• Maintain records and reports documenting processes.

Skills

CNC lathe operations

Steady rest supports

G & M codes interpretation

CNC controls (Siemens, Fanuc, Mazak)

Precision measuring tools

Reading engineering drawings

Forklift & crane licenses

ACT WorkKeys Silver

Physical strength

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Siemens controls

Fanuc controls

Mazak controls

Job description

Siemens Energy in Charlotte, NC is seeking an experienced Horizontal Lathe CNC Machinist to manufacture large generator rotor shafts up to 46 feet long and 275 tons. You will set up, align, and machine forgings on various CNC lathes, interpreting drawings and QC data to ensure precision and quality across production runs.

This role requires strong measurement skills, familiarity with Siemens/Fanuc/Mazak controls, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.