Machinist (1st shift)

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. 

Your Role at Baxter

This is where my hands make life-sustaining products

Responsible for the proper performance and quality of a fairly wide range of operations in the department. Must be able to set-up and operate a variety of machinery including, but not limited to, single and multi-spindle screw machines, lathes, machine centers, tube benders, press brakes, laser, tube cutter, mechanical presses, turret press, shear and saws. May be asked to perform programming tasks. May also perform operations on drill presses, sander, tumbler, etc.

Your Team

You’ll work alongside experienced machinists, operators, engineers, and supervisors who value safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Collaboration is key here, and your technical skills play a direct role in producing reliable products used in patient care around the world—including hospital beds, mattresses, and monitoring solutions. At Baxter, every part you make matters, and every team member is respected for the expertise they bring to the work.

What You'll Be Doing

• See that all necessary materials are on hand and equipment is in order. May, therefore, be required to move stock and material. Will also operate machinery as specified.
• Must be able to mount, position and adjust various cutting tools, adapters, collets, pushers, cams, threading devices and other tooling as needed to make a quality part as determined by drawing specifications and set-up guidelines.
• Must also be able to set the proper feeds and speeds to ensure that a quality part is produced consistently.
• May be responsible for programming CNC machinery, must be capable of designing and formulating programs which will produce a part in blueprint specifications.
• Must be able to create and troubleshoot programs, and make any necessary adjustments to programs or machine settings to produce parts.
• Must use the correct job procedures/instructions, drawings, specifications, sequence of operations, SPC, perform and document quality checks.
• Will assist supervisor as needed to ensure that schedules are met. This may include helping with the scheduling, preparing and moving of material, rework, etc.
• Will be responsible to make preventative maintenance checks to ensure that proper lubrication and coolant levels are maintained.
• Responsible for timely and accurate labor reporting.
• Responsible for both quality and quantity of work.
• Participate in team activities and problem solving sessions as required. Communicate problems and/or solutions to appropriate team member.
• Must follow all processes and procedures as written. As needed, document and/or chart production data to aid in problem identification, quality feedback and production scheduling.
• Assist other team members in their duties to ensure a quality product and smooth flow. Troubleshoot problems when necessary. Train, instruct, and assist other operators as required.
• Evaluate defective material and tooling, faulty operations, questionable conditions and potential work stoppages; advise and recommend alternatives to appropriate person. (May require the use of computer and telecommunication device.) Ensure that work area and equipment are maintained in a clean, orderly, and safe condition. Follow prescribed safety regulations.
• The above description covers the most significant duties performed but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned. The inclusion of which would be in conformity with the factor degrees assigned to this job.

What You'll Bring

• High School Diploma or (GED) General Education Degree
• Ability to successfully complete Baxter's Machine Set-Up Test. (Must be able to read calipers, micrometer and blueprints) - REQUIRED
• May be required to have tow motor license

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all our employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. To that end, this position has a salary pay rate of $24.12, plus shift differential for off shifts. The pay rate is based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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