Paint Operator (Temp to Hire)

Baxter International Inc.•Batesville, IN

3d•$21

About The Position

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! You are driven by the knowledge that the products you help make saves & sustain lives. You can move quickly, address questions, and encourage teammates, all while getting quality products out on time. You are calm, positive, and a key part of a fast-paced environment that emphasizes camaraderie and teamwork. As a Paint Team Operator, you will perform variety of operations at assigned workstations. Follow instructions and established practice to powder coat finished coatings using electrostatic powder coat equipment and/or wet spray painting of a variety of metal parts moving through the paint area on a conveyor line, or wet coatings at assigned booths. Your Team Delivering life-saving products is about getting them right, and attention to detail is how we make sure we meet that challenge. We are a team that supports each other throughout each shift. Working together in a supportive and open workplace makes our processes evolve for the better and engages our workforce.

Requirements

High School Diploma or (GED) General Education Degree
Experience in related field/industry preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform basic maintenance on Powder Coat System (e.g., replace pump plunger, clean venturi, straighten hoses).
Load bulk powder into hopper and ensure proper paint viscosity.
Inspect painted parts, repair defects, and make disposition decisions using gauges and test equipment.
Train new departmental employees as needed.
Operate powder coat guns, rack/unrack parts, move trolleys, and follow daily production schedules.
Perform color changeovers, clean booth and guns, and maintain hoses and hoppers.
Tear down and clean guns for maximum powder retrieval; follow special cleaning requirements.
Ensure quality and quantity of work; document production data and troubleshoot issues.
Communicate problems/solutions, participate in team activities, and assist other operators.
Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow all prescribed safety regulations.

Benefits

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.

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