Gear Repair Specialist
- Are you passionate about precision machining and hands‑on mechanical work?
- Do you enjoy working in a fast‑paced production environment where quality and safety come first?
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 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.
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
To be successful in this role, you will have:
High School Diploma / GED
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:
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multitask and manage various duties
Ability to respond quickly to emergency situations
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to read and interpret schedules, safety rules, operating instructions, and technical drawings
Sound judgment and ability to make corrections when issues arise
Strong safety awareness and adherence to safety practices
Understanding of rotating machinery installations and alignment
Mechanical aptitude
We recognize that everyone works differently. In this role, we offer shift work with potential overtime, to help you work when you are most productive.
2nd shift (2:00 PM–10:00 PM)
3rd shift (10:00 PM–6:00 AM)
JOIN US AND YOU CAN EXPECT
Competitive 401k
Comprehensive private medical care options Life insurance and disability programs Tailored financial programs
Additional voluntary benefits
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:
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
About Us:
We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.
Join Us:
Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.
Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
