CNC Operator - 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

As part of the Fabrications team, you will perform setup tasks and operate a variety of machinery including CNC milling machines, hand lathes, and single spindle automatic screw machines, which produce parts made of metals, alloys, and plastics.

What You'll Be Doing 

• Operate CNC machines and maintain in appropriate working order.

• Is able to operate one machine group with little to no guidance.

• Perform routine machine servicing tasks such as cleaning inside machines, replacing full chip bins, replacing worn or broken tooling, and replacing oil, clearing screens, and changing high pressure filters.

• Perform parts verifications and quality checks, and record on associated documentation/specification sheets.

• Maintain tools and department equipment in good working order.

• Perform cleaning/6S tasks to keep the department neat and organized.

• Follow safety, quality, and production protocols.

• CNC machining experience.

• Follow all safety guidelines.

• Ability to manage and organize complex technical problems.

• Good written and oral communication skills, excellent attention to detail.

• Proficiency with measurement tools including calipers, comparator, micrometers, and fixed gauges.

• Knowledge of GMP/manufacturing environment and regulatory compliance for medical devices.

• Ability to lift 40 lbs.

What You'll Bring

• High school diploma or GED.

• 1-2 years’ experience in CNC Machining

• Experience working in a regulated industry is a plus.

• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of hand measurement tools.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee:

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time. 

• Must have good hand to eye coordination and dexterity.

• Physical Requirements:  Dynamic Lifting capability:  Must have the ability to lift 40 pounds at a time. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job

This is a manufacturing environment regulated by the FDA and many other work rules to prevent damage to the product we manufacture.  Some of those work rules include but are not limited to: 

• Wearing safety glasses and steel toe boots at all times while on the production floor.

• Working in close proximity to other employees.

• Working in an environment that is temperature and humidity controlled.

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 open with our pay practices. To that end, this position has an hourly pay rate of $24.00. 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.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We cannot sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa.

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 acc