Machinist

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Machinist to join our Houston Service Center team and play a critical role in supporting the repair and production operations for compression equipment components. This position is essential to maintaining efficient workflows and delivering on our service commitments to customers.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience operating lathes, mills, and grinders, the ability to accurately interpret engineering drawings and specifications, and a strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement. This opportunity is well suited for a developing professional with foundational machining experience who can work effectively under moderate supervision while contributing to a high-performing service team.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual and CNC machine tools, including lathes, mills, grinders, and drill presses, to manufacture and repair precision components.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and CAD models to determine machining methods, tooling, and material requirements.
• Program, load, and adjust CNC machine instructions while performing routine equipment maintenance to support safe and efficient operations.
• Inspect finished parts using precision measuring instruments to verify compliance with quality, dimensional, and tolerance standards.
• Maintain accurate production, maintenance, and inspection records while identifying opportunities for process, design, or material improvements.
• Follow all safety, GMP, and OSHA requirements, and maintain a clean, organized work environment that promotes operational excellence.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational training, technical certification, or an associate degree in Machining or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on machinist experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or repair environment.
• Proficiency operating manual and CNC machine tools, including lathes, mills, grinders, and drill presses.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience selecting and using cutting tools, reading specifications, and performing precision machining operations.
• Knowledge of quality control processes, product inspection techniques, and precision measurement tools such as micrometers and calipers, with an understanding of engineering tolerances.
• Commitment to workplace safety and compliance, including adherence to OSHA and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP); Forklift Certification and OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Card preferred.

About the team

Our Transformation of Industry division is decarbonizing the industrial sector. Increasing electrification and efficiency are key and demand for green H₂ and derivative fuels will rise. We enable decarbonization of the industrial sector and the transition to sustainable processes, building on a strong industrial customer base, a global network, diverse technologies, and integrated execution capabilities.

About the company

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.

Benefits

• 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