CNC Machinist

CNC Machinist

Crafting Precision Components Through Advanced CNC Expertise

• Do you excel in machining highly detailed, one-of-a-kind components

• Are you passionate about precision craftsmanship and solving complex machining challenges?

Partner with the best

Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving the oil and gas sector across more than 120 countries. The Commercial & Sales organization drives growth by building strong customer partnerships, commercializing hydrocarbons, and delivering integrated equipment and service solutions. With a focus on digital transformation and energy transition, the team leverages data-driven insights to optimize sales performance and maximize customer value.

Fuel your passion

The CNC Machinist is supporting the production of high-precision, small components used in specialized tooling applications. You are operating in a low-volume, high-mix environment where craftsmanship, adaptability, and problem-solving are essential. You are contributing to the creation of custom, one-off parts by applying advanced machining strategies, ensuring exceptional accuracy, and collaborating closely with engineering and quality teams to deliver best-in-class tooling solutions.

As a CNC Machinist, you will be responsible fo r:

• Setting up, programming, and operating CNC mills, lathes, and related equipment to manufacture highly detailed components
• Interpreting complex engineering drawings, 3D models, and manufacturing instructions to meet extremely tight tolerances
• Machining one-of-a-kind parts and custom tooling using advanced machining strategies for unique, non-repetitive jobs
• Performing in-process inspections using precision instruments such as micrometers, bore gauges, and CMM equipment
• Optimizing machining processes by selecting appropriate tooling, speeds, feeds, and cutting strategies
• Collaborating with engineering, tooling, and quality teams to resolve manufacturability challenges
• Maintaining equipment cleanliness, calibration, and performing basic preventive maintenance
• Documenting setups, adjustments, and work performed to support repeatability for future tooling needs
• Adhering to all safety, quality, and compliance standards

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 5+ years of CNC machining experience, including 3+ years working with tight-tolerance parts (±0.0005" or tighter preferred)
• Have the ability to read and interpret blueprints, GD&T callouts, and work instructions
• Have experience machining small or intricate parts in a precision manufacturing environment
• Have comfort working with one-off parts, prototypes, or custom tooling with limited process history
• Have proficiency in CNC programming (G-code); CAD/CAM experience (SolidWorks, Mastercam, Fusion 360) is a plus
• Have strong knowledge of tooling selection, work holding, and machining best practices
• Have the ability to detailed inspection and quality verification
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent; technical training or apprenticeship preferred

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:


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

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.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Machinist