Rotor Mechanic
Company
Baker Hughes
Location
US-TX-HOUSTON-17619 ALDINE WESTFIELD ROAD, United States
Employment type
Full-time
Posted
2 hours ago
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Rotor Mechanic Are you passionate about gas turbine repair and rotor maintenance in a high-performing service environment? Do you enjoy hands-on machining, precision measurements, and working on critical rotating equipment? Partner with the Best Baker Hughes stands as a leading global energy technology company, delivering innovative solutions that make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient across the entire value chain. Operating in more than 120 countries, the company blends deep industrial expertise with advanced engineering and digital technologies to support energy production, transformation, and decarbonization. With over a century of heritage, Baker Hughes partners with customers in oil and gas, industrial sectors, and emerging energy markets to accelerate progress toward a more sustainable energy future. Fuel Your Passion As a Rotor Mechanic, you are performing manual machining operations on compressor and turbine rotors and components. You are working with engineering drawings and specifications, operating machine tools, and supporting rotor handling, blading, and grinding activities. You are utilizing strong technical skills and attention to detail while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and operational procedures. Your contributions are helping deliver high-quality rotor repairs and exceptional service to our customers. As a Rotor Mechanic, You Will Be Responsible For: Reading and interpreting blueprints, safety rules, operating procedures, maintenance instructions, and technical manuals. Applying knowledge of geometric dimensions and tolerances while utilizing algebra and geometry concepts during machining operations. Starting and monitoring machine operations to identify malfunctions or out-of-tolerance conditions and making necessary adjustments. Selecting, aligning, and securing holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on mills, lathes, jig borers, and grinders. Unstacking and stacking compressor rotors in accordance with operational procedures. Performing blading and tip grinding activities on compressor wheels. Maintaining adherence to safety, quality, and operational standards throughout all shop activities. To Be Successful in This Role You Will: Have a High School Diploma or equivalent and 5+ years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Have experience with rotor manual machining, particularly on gas turbine rotor machinery. Have demonstrated intermediate-level skills in Milling, Runouts, Turning, and Grinding on Manual Lathes and VTLs. Have experience supporting Rotor Shop and Machine Shop operations involving steam rotors, gas rotors, cases, gas components, aero components, and valve rack repairs. Have the ability to operate a manual lathe for rotor machining activities. Have experience performing gas turbine rotor and component repairs on HSPT, GE10, Frame 3, Frame 5, Frame 6, and Frame 7 equipment. Have a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Work in a Way That Works for You We recognize that flexible working arrangements help people perform at their best. For this role, the following shift options may be available based on operational needs: 1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM Working with Us Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of 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 This position requires current work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to provide or continue work authorization sponsorship for this role. 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 i
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