Gear Repair Specialist

Gear Repair Specialist • Do you enjoy hands-on mechanical work and getting the details right? • Do you enjoy working in a fast‑paced production environment where quality and safety come first? Join Our Team! Join Baker Hughes in Lufkin, Texas, where you will repair, machine, assemble and test products while helping deliver quality work safely. This role involves using precision measurement tools, reading engineering drawings and operating machining equipment in a production environment. Candidates from Lufkin and surrounding areas are welcome to apply for this Lufkin-based position. 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. Partner with the Best As a Gear Repair Specialist , you will be supporting precision repair, machining, assembly, and maintenance activities to ensure high‑quality product delivery. You will be operating equipment, interpreting technical drawings, performing measurements, and maintaining safety standards while contributing to smooth production operations. You will put your skills to work in precision repair, machining, assembly and testing, helping deliver quality products safely. Baker Hughes invests in well-being, development and leadership at all levels to help everyone bring their best selves to work. In this role, you will be: Understanding and using mechanical and digital measurement tools such as tape measures, micrometers, indicators, and calipers Reading and interpreting blueprints and engineering drawings Performing mathematical calculations commonly used in manufacturing Operating equipment such as lathes, grinders, boring mills, key seaters, and gear‑cutting machines Tearing down, diagnosing, assembling, testing, and repairing products Assembling and building crates for product shipment Loading products onto freight carrier vehicles Assisting in the assembly cell and pulling parts to maintain inventory Locating materials and expediting part shortages Using hand tools and operating material‑handling equipment such as forklifts, cranes, hoists, pallet handlers, and hand trucks Lifting heavy objects within applicable weight limits Following all safety and quality procedures during operations Performing any additional duties assigned by supervisors or managers Fuel Your Passion To be successful in this role, you will have: Have a high School Diploma / GED Have minimum 2 years of experience in a production or industrial environment Ability and willingness to lift, pull, or push 40+ pounds Ability and willingness to work any shift, including weekends Ability to stand, stoop, bend, squat, and push Ability to work in a non‑climate‑controlled environment Legal authorization to work in the U.S. Desired Characteristics: Have strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to multitask and manage various duties Ability to respond quickly to emergency situations Have strong interpersonal skills Ability to read and interpret schedules, safety rules, operating instructions, and technical drawings Have sound judgment and ability to make corrections when issues arise Have strong safety awareness and adherence to safety practices Have understanding of rotating machinery installations and alignment Have Mechanical aptitude Work schedule and environment • Second shift: 2:00 PM–10:00 PM. • Third shift: 10:00 PM–6:00 AM. • Shift work includes potential overtime. You must be willing and able to work any shift, including weekends. • The work environment is not climate controlled. The role requires lifting, pulling or pushing 40+ pounds, as well as standing, stooping, bending, squatting and pushing. Working with Us Our people are at the heart of what we do. We invest in well‑being, development, and leadership at all levels to help everyone bring their best selves to work. Working for You Join us and you can expect: Competitive 401k Comprehensive private medical care options Life insurance and disability programs Tailored financial programs Additional 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 is: Gear Repair Specialist GM LUF IAM