Machinist (2nd Shift)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all necessary materials are on hand and equipment is in order; may be required to move stock and material.
• Operate machinery as specified.
• 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.
• Set the proper feeds and speeds to ensure that a quality part is produced consistently.
• Program CNC machinery; design and formulate programs which will produce a part in blueprint specifications.
• Create and troubleshoot programs, and make any necessary adjustments to programs or machine settings to produce parts.
• Use the correct job procedures/instructions, drawings, specifications, sequence of operations, SPC, perform and document quality checks.
• Assist supervisor as needed to ensure that schedules are met, including helping with scheduling, preparing and moving of material, rework, etc.
• Perform preventative maintenance checks to ensure proper lubrication and coolant levels are maintained.
• Provide timely and accurate labor reporting.
• Ensure 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.
• Follow all processes and procedures as written; 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.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean, orderly, and safe condition; follow prescribed safety regulations.

Requirements

• Must pass Machine Set-Up Test.
• May be required to have tow motor license.
• High School Diploma or (GED) General Education Degree.

Pay

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.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage starting on day one.
• Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with company stock purchase at a discount.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) with employee contributions and company matching.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Educational assistance programs.
• 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.
• Commuting benefits.
• Employee Discount Program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Childcare benefits.