Plating Plant Operator (2nd Shift)

Baxter International Inc.•Batesville, IN

About The Position

Perform a variety of plating and related operations on parts using standardized methods and procedures. Set up, operate, and maintain machines to produce metal-fabric and textured-surface parts. The role supports plating and finishing processes for patient-care products, from surface preparation through final inspection, in collaboration with operators, technicians, and leaders.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Follow written processes and procedures and perform work according to verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

Perform repetitive operations including racking and unracking, plating, assembly, packing, bending, drilling, and related production tasks using hand and power tools and manufacturing equipment.
Set up, operate, adjust, and clean machines and equipment daily, including benders, presses, drilling machines, induction welding equipment, fabric machines, and other equipment.
Follow verbal and written instructions, operation sheets, processes, and defined procedures.
Use overhead hoists, lift trucks, and other material-handling equipment as required.
Load raw steel and parts, remove parts after forming, assembly, or bead blasting, and perform associated tasks in the prescribed sequence.
Help maintain cleaning and plating solutions and processes, including cleaning, electroless nickel, acid rinses, plating, and rinsing; load and unload racks and plating barrels and place them in tanks for the required cycle times.
Help dump, clean, and flush tanks, assist in preparing new solutions, and handle hazardous waste and substances.
Perform minor equipment maintenance as required.
Complete and attach in-ticket cards to finished products and report labor and other required data in the system.
Check that parts conform to quality criteria using manual or computerized testing equipment.
Help plan daily and weekly production runs and enter quantities, schedule adjustments, and other relevant information into the computer.
Take responsibility for the quality and quantity of work, participate in team activities and problem-solving sessions, and communicate problems or solutions to appropriate team members.
Document or chart production data as needed to support problem identification, quality feedback, and production scheduling; troubleshoot problems when necessary.
Train, instruct, and assist other operators as required to support product quality and workflow.
Evaluate defective material, tooling, faulty operations, questionable conditions, and potential work stoppages; advise and recommend alternatives to appropriate team members.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area and equipment, and follow prescribed safety regulations.

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage starting on day one for eligible roles.
Basic life, accident, short-term disability, long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employee contribution and company matching options.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Educational assistance programs.
Paid holidays and paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service.
Family and medical leaves of absence and paid parental leave.
Commuting benefits.
Employee Discount Program.
Employee Assistance Program.
Childcare benefits.