Machinist - Team Lead (2nd 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 wide range of metal fabrication operations in the department. Set-up and operate a variety of machines and equipment. Responsible for utilizing people, machines, methods and materials to achieve quality, cost, delivery and safety objectives. Fill in for absences when necessary.

Your Team

You will be part of a hands-on manufacturing team responsible for metal fabrication operations, working closely with supervisors, operators, and support functions to ensure production goals are met. The team focuses on maintaining quality, efficiency, and safety while supporting daily production needs.

What You'll Be Doing

• Perform a wide range of metal fabrication operations, set-up and operate a wide variety of machines and equipment, and troubleshoot problems when necessary.

• Work from schedules and verbal and written instructions to plan work in proper sequence and to train and assist operators to perform their work in the proper and prescribed manner.

• Assigns work to individual employees, follow up to insure completion of assigned tasks: re-assign personnel as workload varies with changing conditions.

• Instruct and train employees in job procedures, sequence of operations and other phases of work.

• Perform various related duties to assist supervisor in maintaining the flow of work. Check various operations and assist as necessary in the solution of difficulties, including the performance of production work, scheduling assistance and programming adjustments.

• See that all necessary materials are on hand and equipment is in order. This may include scheduling, preparing and moving of material, rework, etc. They may be required to move stock and material.

• 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.

• Evaluate defective material, faulty operations, questionable conditions and potential work stoppages; advise and recommend alternatives to appropriate person. (May require the use of computer and telecommunication device.) Confer with supervisor as to various quality requirements.

• Ensure that work area and equipment are maintained in a clean, orderly, and safe condition. Follow prescribed safety regulations. May be required to move stock and material. 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.

• Responsible for the operation of the department and all routine matters in the supervisor’s absence.

What You'll Bring

• High School Diploma or (GED) General Education Degree

• Must pass Flex-Force Test and Machinist Set-Up Test (ability to read blueprints, calipers and micrometers) - required

• Must have current, valid driver’s license and pass tow motor physical.

Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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 $29.09, 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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