Welder (Temp to Hire) (2nd Shift)

This is whereyour work makes a difference.

At Baxter we believe every personregardless of who they are or where they are fromdeserves 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 jobyou will find purpose and pride.

Your Role at Baxter

This is where my hands make life-sustaining products

The responsibility of the Welder is to set-up and perform a variety of welding (GMAW GTAW brazing etc.) finishing operations and processes on piece parts sub-assemblies and assemblies. Move stock and completed parts to and from workstations stock racks and holding areas. May be required to rack and un-rack parts. Work according to instructions and procedures to weld various parts and components in prescribed sequences and locations.

Your Team

Nestled in the scenic hills of Southeastern Indiana Batesville is more than a great place to liveits home to Baxters thriving facility where purposeful work meets a supportive community. Since 1956 our 765000 sq. ft. site has grown to over 700 employees united by a mission: to save and sustain lives. Here youll find a culture built on ethics care and collaboration where diversity of thought and professional growth are valued. From hospital beds and mattresses to vital sign monitoring solutions our products reach patients worldwide contributing to a Value of Production of $262.9M. At Baxter your time and talent matterbecause every role helps deliver life-saving innovations to those who need them most.

What we offer from Day One

• Medical Dental and Vision coverage
• 160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays (Part-Time will be prorated based on the hours you work)
• 401K match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

What Youll Be Doing

• Check during assembly for proper weld location and size proper fit and operation of sliding or rotating parts. Make repairs when necessary. Check for weld spatter burn-thru and other visible weld defects and remove or repair when necessary. May require use of oxyacetylene or plasma arc cutting torches or automatic programmable welder. Check completed work per job instructions and print specifications. Properly set and adjust all welding parameters to maintain quality welds. Also load and assist in welding wire (spool) changes.
• Perform all job set-ups rework on painted parts and finished products and must be willing to perform all other operations in the department. Perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance of welding equipment and fixtures.
• May be required to record measurements. Clean and change torch tips and nozzles and clean conducts or lines with solvent as required. Clean or change helmet lenses as necessary.
• Report labor. Move completed parts to designated areas. Move stock to and from workstations stock racks and holding areas or demonstrate equivalent experience in this task. May be required to rack and un-rack parts. Responsible for schedule adherence safety housekeeping rejects and productivity applicable per Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs).
• Responsible for both quality and quantity of work: Participate in team activities and problem solving sessions as required. Communicate problems and/or solutions to appropriate team member. Must follow processes and procedures as written. As needed document and/or chart production data to aid in problem identification quality feedback and production scheduling. Troubleshoot problems and repair when necessary. Train instruct and assist other operators in their duties as ensure quality product and smooth flow.
• Evaluate defective material and tooling faulty operations questionable conditions and potential work stoppages. Advise and recommend alternatives to appropriate person. (May require the use of computer and telecommunication device.) Ensure that work area and equipment are maintained in a clean orderly and safe condition. Follow prescribed safety regulations.
• The above description covers the most significant duties performed but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned. The inclusion of which would be in conformity with the factor degrees assigned to this job.

What Youll Bring

• Must Pass Weld test (MIG)
• Successfully complete GMAW School
• High School Diploma or (GED) General Education Degree (applies to anyone hired after 1997).

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 transparent with our pay practices. To that end this position has a salary pay rate of $22.27 plus shift differential for off shifts. 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.

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 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. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits Baxter

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression protected veteran status disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

Recruitment Fraud Notice

Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees recruiters or other agents and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself review our Recruitment Fraud Notice.