Generator Lathe Machinist; Shift Mon – Fri

Generator Lathe Machinist (Shift 3 Mon – Fri, 12:00am – 8:00am)

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Join our dedicated team as you kick off your shift with a meeting to discuss safety topics, job assignments, and goals for the day. You’ll head to your assigned lathe, ready to begin machining a generator rotor shaft. After checking shop notes from the previous shift in the electronic production system, you’ll look up work instructions and set up the necessary equipment for your production order.

You’ll complete the machine setup by adjusting the steady rests and changing the shoes to the accurate diameter. Collaborating with a crane operator, you’ll load the rotor into the lathe, align it, and install the cutting tool for the first operation. You’ll engage in machining operations until the end of your shift, leaving detailed shop notes for the next team to ensure a smooth continuation of the process.

The rotor will be in the lathe for the next 7 days, across 3 shifts daily, maintaining a seamless workflow.

• Machine large electrical generator rotor shafts, typically crafted from 50 to 70-ton high alloy steel forgings.
• Set up and align the rotor using steady rests to ensure precision.
• Operate various machine tools, including the Tacchi CNC Lathe (18-meter length, 110-ton capacity) and multiple Ferrel CNC Lathes with varying capacities.
• Mentor employees in the Siemens Energy Apprenticeship Program, sharing expertise.
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives by applying the 5S methodology as part of a Lean production system.

• High school diploma or equivalent experience with 4+ years of manual and CNC lathe experience, preferably with steady rest supports.
• Solid understanding of G- and M-codes for programming and operating CNC machines.
• Skilled in interpreting complex drawings, charts, and using precision measuring tools.
• Willingness to acquire a forklift and crane license through Siemens Energy’s internal certification programs.
• Prepared to achieve a Silver Level or higher ACT Work Keys National Career Readiness Certificate.

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and any other test(s) required for the role.

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, including 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 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.

Rewards:
Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture; company-paid health and wellness benefits; paid time off and holidays; 401K with company match; family-building benefits; parental leave.

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