Machinist I

About the role

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrive is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you? Transform the everyday with us! The Electrification & Automation (E&A) Business Unit offers the full range of energy distribution systems and solutions for all markets and through all sales channels. We provide reliable power distribution grids of today while investing in our Future Grids portfolio to create the power distribution grid of the future. We are looking for a Machinist I to join our team. This position will be based onsite at our PACS manufacturing facility in Wendell, NC.

Responsibilities

• Using precision tools and machines to create, repair, rework and assemble parts made from metal and other materials.
• Setting up and validating machining programs to ensure the safe and precise production of complex parts according to detailed print specifications.
• Interpreting technical drawings, configuring settings on various machine shop machines, including but not limited to a mill, lathe and other equipment.
• Overseeing the entire machining process to guarantee that all components meet the required quality standards.
• Troubleshooting and adjusting programs as needed to optimize accuracy and efficiency while adhering to all safety protocols and production timelines.
• Maintaining consistent output and achieving high-tolerance specifications for each part.
• Operating finish and engine lathe equipment to produce complex components, meeting customer requirements and production deadlines.
• Safely loading materials and tools, measuring tooling, and inputting tool length offsets into the machine.
• Setting up and operating lathes, recording precise measurements to produce high-tolerance parts, reporting to the Production Supervisor.
• Verifying components engineered for accuracy, efficiency, safety, and quality, recording all dimensions in labor packets.
• Adjusting feed, speed, and tool wear offsets to optimize run times while interpreting technical drawings.
• Performing daily machine checks, maintaining a clean and safe workspace, and following OSHA and company safety guidelines.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Proven experience in operating and setting up various machine shop machines, including a CNC mill, CNC lathe and other equipment.
• Proven experience operating other basic machine shop tools including a band saw, grinder, drill press, iron worker and hand tools.
• Skilled in identifying issues with machine or tool performance.
• Proficient in using and reading micrometers, calipers, depth gauges and other precision measuring tools.
• Strong understanding and ability to interpret and apply information on engineered drawings.
• Strong understanding of dimensioning, toler