Manufacturing Operator 1 - Swing Shift

Baker Hughes • Minden, NV

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Operator 1 assembles, tests, and prepares mechanical components at Baker Hughes’ manufacturing facility in Nevada. The role supports operational excellence, product reliability, and customer satisfaction by ensuring products meet engineering and customer requirements through precision, consistency, and adherence to safety standards. The position works directly with production and operations teams to ensure products are assembled, tested, and delivered safely and efficiently.

This is a fully on-site position on a swing shift schedule. The internal Baker Hughes title is Assembler - Mechanical II.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent accredited diploma.
• At least 1 year of manufacturing, assembly, production, or related experience.
• Strong mechanical background and demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment safely and effectively.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately and consistently.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Valid work authorization in the country of employment; the employer is unable to sponsor work authorization for this role.

Nice To Haves

• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial production environment.
• Dependable team player with strong communication skills.
• Safety-first mindset and commitment to operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Assemble components according to bill-of-material requirements and established work instructions.
• Perform functional testing on mechanical assemblies to verify quality and performance.
• Test assemblies in accordance with customer specifications and division-defined criteria.
• Operate test equipment in compliance with engineering standards and manufacturing procedures.
• Apply settings, calibrate, and maintain assembly tools and equipment.
• Prepare completed assemblies for shipment while ensuring quality and accuracy requirements are met.

Benefits

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities.
• Comprehensive private medical care options.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Tailored financial programs.
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits.
• Company-sponsored health and welfare programs.
• Thrift Plan (401k).
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
• Additional forms of compensation such as bonuses, subject to applicable benefit plans or policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED