Paint Team Operator (Temp to Hire) 1st Shift
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 As a Paint Operator, you play a key role in keeping production running smoothly. You will perform a variety of operations at assigned workstations. Follow guidelines and standard procedures to powder coat finished coatings using electrostatic powder coat equipment. Apply wet spray painting to various metal parts moving on a conveyor line or at assigned booths. Your Team You’ll be part of a collaborative, fast‑paced paint operations team that works closely to meet daily production goals. In this role, you’ll interact regularly with paint technicians, utility operators, leads, and supervisors, as well as partner departments upstream and downstream in the production process.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or (GED) General Education Degree
- Physical Requirements Lifting 40‑lb. bags of powder paint
- Upper body strength to safely operate spray guns during normal shifts
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and operate the Powder Coat System to keep production running smoothly and minimize downtime.
- Load bulk powder into the hopper and ensure the paint viscosity is correct.
- Inspect painted parts for quality and make repairs as needed.
- Use gauges and other test equipment to decide whether parts meet quality standards or need to be repaired or rejected.
- Support daily production by moving trolleys, turning parts, operating powder coat guns, and racking or unracking parts as needed.
- Review production schedules from assembly departments and determine the best sequence of operations, considering color changes and timing.
- Work closely with supervisors and lead personnel from other departments to keep parts flowing smoothly between suppliers and customers.
- Perform color changeovers as directed, including sweeping and blowing down the booth, cleaning guns, moving hoppers, reconnecting hoses, and adjusting cyclone hoses and bands.
- Disassemble and clean spray guns as required, following special cleaning procedures to recover as much powder material as possible.
- Take responsibility for both the quality and quantity of work produced.
- Participate in team meetings, problem‑solving activities, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Communicate issues or improvement ideas clearly to team members.
- Follow all standard work instructions and procedures, and document production data as needed to support quality, scheduling, and troubleshooting efforts.
- Evaluate defective materials, tooling issues, unsafe conditions, or potential production stoppages, and recommend solutions when appropriate.
- Help train, instruct, and support new or existing employees to ensure consistent quality and smooth operations.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area at all times, and follow all safety rules and 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
