CNC Machinist – Weekend Night Shift (Horizontal Mills & CNC Lathes)

🔍At a Glance

Company: Siemens Energy
Location: Charlotte, NC (On-site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: Weekend Nights | Friday–Sunday | 5:30 PM – 6:00 AM
Experience Level: Senior | 5+ Years CNC Machining Experience
Relocation Assistance: Available for Qualified Candidates
Sign-On Bonus: $5,000
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Industry: Energy Generation & Gas Turbine Manufacturing

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Why This Role Exists

As Siemens Energy continues to support growing demand across its gas turbine and power generation operations, we are expanding our skilled machining team in Charlotte, NC.

This role is critical to manufacturing and servicing large energy-industry components used in gas turbines, generators, and related power generation equipment. The CNC Machinist will play an important role in maintaining the quality, precision, and reliability that Siemens Energy customers depend on worldwide.

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The Work You'll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Set up and operate CNC horizontal milling machines and CNC lathes
• Perform manual machining operations when required
• Load, run, edit, and troubleshoot CNC programs
• Select tooling, establish machine offsets, and verify setups
• Interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements
• Perform first-article, in-process, and final inspections
• Maintain tight tolerances and quality standards throughout production
• Record production, inspection, downtime, and operational data accurately
• Remove chips, clean parts, and maintain an organized work area
• Safely move materials and components using cranes, forklifts, and material handling equipment
• Adapt to changing production priorities and support overall shop productivity

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Machines, Controls & Software

You'll work with equipment such as:

Machines

• CNC Horizontal Milling Machines
• CNC Lathes
• Manual Lathes
• Manual Milling Machines

Controls

• FANUC
• Siemens
• Okuma

Inspection Equipment

• Micrometers
• Calipers
• Gauges
• Indicators
• Precision Measuring Instruments

Material Handling

• Overhead Cranes
• Fork Trucks
• Material Handling Equipment

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Materials You'll Work With

• Large gas turbine components
• Power generation equipment
• Forgings
• Alloy steels
• Industrial energy components

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What We're Looking For

Required

• 5+ years of CNC machining or applied trades experience
• Experience setting up and operating CNC mills and/or lathes
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings
• Strong understanding of GD&T
• Experience with machine tooling, feeds, speeds, and offsets
• Proficiency using precision measuring equipment
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to obtain and maintain Siemens Energy equipment certifications
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to pass required medical evaluations and pre-employment screenings

Preferred

• Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology or related field
• Technical school or apprenticeship training
• CNC programming experience including G-Code and M-Code editing
• Experience with large-part machining
• Experience in power generation, energy, heavy industrial, or aerospace manufacturing

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Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose Siemens Energy because:

• Stable, long-term manufacturing environment
• Challenging work on large, high-value components
• Modern equipment and advanced manufacturing technologies
• Strong commitment to employee development
• Career advancement opportunities across a global organization
• Relocation assistance available
• Excellent benefits package
• Team-oriented culture that values skilled tradespeople
• Opportunity to support the future of energy generation

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Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Sign-On Bonus

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus

• $2,000 after 3 months
• $3,000 after 9 months

(Employee must remain actively employed and in good standing at payout dates.)

Benefits

• Company-Paid Medical Benefits
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Family Building Benefits
• Career Development & Training Programs
• Supportive Team Environment
• Relocation Assistance Available

Schedule

Weekend Night Shift

• Friday, Saturday, Sunday
• 5:30 PM – 6:00 AM

Overtime: As Needed

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About Siemens Energy

Siemens Energy is a global energy technology leader with approximately 100,000 employees operating in more than 90 countries. The company develops innovative solutions that support power generation, decarbonization, modernization, and energy transformation around the world.

The Charlotte facility supports Siemens Energy's Gas Services division, manufacturing and servicing critical components used in gas turbines, steam turbines, and power generation systems that help supply reliable energy worldwide.

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