This is where you save and sustain lives
At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.
Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.
Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.
Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives- where your purpose accelerates our mission.
Your role at Baxter
Technical lead for the Central Maintenance machine shop operation. Activities to include the assistance to other machinists, area planner, and supervisor in the day to day set up, and operation of the Central
Maintenance machine shop.
What you will be doing
- Ability to set-up and operate all North Cove machine Shop equipment safely and efficiently. Not limited to the supplied list.
- Standard, Horizontal and CNC milling machines
- Standard and CNC Lathe’s
- ID/OD and tool cutting grinder’s
- Machine parts within tolerances specified on blueprints and drawings using North Cove Machine Shop equipment.
- Fabricate parts for the maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of production machine components and assemblies.
- Machine stock room parts for the support of equipment and processes.
- Use precision measuring instruments and gauges to check machine and part accuracy and to assure work is within tolerances specified.
- Assist in providing solutions for the trouble shooting of the machining of parts and the equipment, associated tooling, part drawings, and material issues.
- Maintain all shop equipment in good working condition.
- Keep machines and shop area neat and clean to comply with 6S program.
- Perform Preventative Maintenance on as assigned machine shop equipment.
- Provide on the job training for registered apprentices as assigned by apprenticeship training program.
- Generate part programming by utilizing Cad Cam software for use in the CNC shop equipment.
What you will bring
- Preferred a minimum of 5 years machining experience or 2-year Machinist degree.
- Preferred experience with HAAS, MATSUURA, FEDAL or DAEWOO equipment.
- Resume’ required and interview process for potential candidates.
- Candidate must be a self-starter, motivated, and be able to perform assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
- Candidate to be proficient in Blue Print reading, GDT experience a plus.
- Experience G-Zero, MasterCam, and AutoCAD software
- Candidate must have both CNC and manual machine shop equipment operation experience.
Required Competencies
- EE must be already employed by Baxter and on the listed shift.
- Read and write G code using G-Zero and Mastercam.
- Candidate to be proficient in the use of basic machinist hand tools, such as veniers, calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, bore and thread gauges.
- Proficient in the use of basic hand power tools such as drill motors, grinders, polisher/sanders. Basic hand tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches, hammers, and files.
- Must be able to design and build work holding fixtures as required to machine one-off, and specialty parts.
- Must use caution while working with and around moving equipment, such as, cutting machines and power tools.
Physical Requirements
- The position requires the ability to individually lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to bend/stoop, squat, climb, reach above shoulder level, reach at or below shoulder level, twist and bend at the neck, twist and bend at the waist and balance
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 range of $33,000 to $76,000 and also includes an annual incentive bonus. The above range represents the expected salary range for this position. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location.
The successful candidate for this job may be required to verify that he or she has been vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, and in accordance with applicable law.
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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