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:

• 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.

To be successful in this role you will:

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

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

• 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

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we must push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• 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.