Tooling and Gauge Technician

Siemens Energy; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Health benefits

Paid time off

401K with company match

Family building benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a Tooling and Gauge Technician in the Charlotte, NC area to support machining and assembly by ensuring tooling, gauges, and fixtures are organized, calibrated, and ready for production. You will collaborate with production, quality, and purchasing teams to improve efficiency, product quality, and overall operations.

The role requires hands-on experience with precision measurement tools and calibration processes, with a focus on safe, organized work practices and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical training preferred.
• 1+ years in machine shop/manufacturing with tooling and precision measurement.
• Experience with micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges and calibration processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize tooling, gauges, and fixtures for safe storage and access.
• Issue, receive, inspect, and prepare tooling and gauge kits for machining operations.
• Track gauge calibration schedules and coordinate calibration activities to ensure quality.
• Perform CMM inspections and verify production parts against drawings and specs.
• Conduct tooling inventory audits and support procurement of new equipment.
• Participate in 5S and continuous improvement efforts to enhance efficiency and safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Independent work

Quality awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical training in machining

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Dial indicators

Bore gauges

CMM inspections

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Tooling and Gauge Technician, you will support machining and assembly operations by ensuring all tooling, gauges, and fixtures are properly organized, maintained, and available for production. You will prepare tooling for upcoming jobs, manage calibration activities, maintain inventory records, and assist with quality verification through precision measuring equipment and CMM inspections. Working closely with production, quality, and purchasing teams, you will help improve efficiency, organization, and product quality across the manufacturing operation.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Maintain, organize, and manage tooling, gauges, and fixtures to ensure safe storage, accessibility, and compliance with company standards.
• Issue, receive, inspect, and prepare tooling and gauge kits to support machining operations and production schedules.
• Track gauge calibration schedules, coordinate calibration activities, and remove out-of-service gauges to maintain quality compliance.
• Perform CMM inspections and verify dimensional conformance of production parts to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Conduct tooling and gauge inventory audits, monitor stock levels, and support procurement of replacement or new equipment.
• Participate in 5S and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance workplace organization, efficiency, and safety.

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical training in machining, manufacturing technology, metrology, or a related field preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in a machine shop, manufacturing, or industrial environment working with tooling and precision measurement equipment.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and bore gauges.
• Understanding of calibration processes, quality systems, and basic computer applications used for inventory and calibration tracking.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• 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.

About The Team

Gas Services

Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy:https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Rewards

• Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave

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