Job description
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 also perform operations on drill presses, sander, tumbler, etc. Your Team Nestled in the scenic hills of Southeastern Indiana, Batesville is more than a great place to live—it’s home to Baxter’s thriving facility, where purposeful work meets a supportive community. Since 1956, our 765,000 sq. ft. site has grown to over 700 employees united by a mission: to save and sustain lives. Here, you’ll find a culture built on ethics, care, and collaboration, where diversity of thought and professional growth are valued. From hospital beds and mattresses to vital sign monitoring solutions, our products reach patients worldwide, contributing to a Value of Production of $262.9M. At Baxter, your time and talent matter—because every role helps deliver life-saving innovations to those who need them most. 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. Must be able to troubleshoot programs, and make any necessary adjustments to 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 Must pass Machine Set-Up Test May be required to have tow motor license High School Diploma or (GED) General Education Degree (applies to anyone hired after 1997). 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 f