Baxter International Inc.
Welder, 2nd shift (Temp to Hire)
Baxter International Inc., Batesville, Indiana, United States, 47006
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 we foster a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact, striving for efficient and effective operations and holding each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.
Your Role at Baxter As a Welder, you play a critical role in ensuring that life‑sustaining products are made safely and on time. You will work quickly, address questions, and encourage teammates in a fast‑paced, teamwork‑centric environment. You will be happiest when you are moving and we will not disappoint.
What You’ll Be Doing
Check during assembly for proper weld location and size, proper fit, and operation of sliding or rotating parts. Make repairs when necessary. Identify and remove or repair weld spatter, burn‑thru, and other visible weld defects. May require use of oxy‑acetylene or plasma arc cutting torches or an 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 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 conductors 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. May be required to rack and un‑rack parts. Responsible for schedule adherence, safety, housekeeping, rejects, and productivity applicable per Standard Operation Procedures (SOP’s).
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. Follow processes and procedures as written. 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 required to 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 a computer and telecommunication device. Ensure that the work area and equipment are maintained in a clean, orderly and safe condition. Follow prescribed safety regulations.
Participate in any additional work assignments not mentioned here, in accordance with the assigned job grade.
What You’ll Bring
Must Pass Weld test
Successfully complete GMAW School (preferred)
High School Diploma or GED (applies to anyone hired after 1997)
US Benefits at Baxter 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 pay rate of $22.27 an hour.
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.
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.
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 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.
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Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together we foster a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact, striving for efficient and effective operations and holding each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.
Your Role at Baxter As a Welder, you play a critical role in ensuring that life‑sustaining products are made safely and on time. You will work quickly, address questions, and encourage teammates in a fast‑paced, teamwork‑centric environment. You will be happiest when you are moving and we will not disappoint.
What You’ll Be Doing
Check during assembly for proper weld location and size, proper fit, and operation of sliding or rotating parts. Make repairs when necessary. Identify and remove or repair weld spatter, burn‑thru, and other visible weld defects. May require use of oxy‑acetylene or plasma arc cutting torches or an 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 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 conductors 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. May be required to rack and un‑rack parts. Responsible for schedule adherence, safety, housekeeping, rejects, and productivity applicable per Standard Operation Procedures (SOP’s).
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. Follow processes and procedures as written. 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 required to 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 a computer and telecommunication device. Ensure that the work area and equipment are maintained in a clean, orderly and safe condition. Follow prescribed safety regulations.
Participate in any additional work assignments not mentioned here, in accordance with the assigned job grade.
What You’ll Bring
Must Pass Weld test
Successfully complete GMAW School (preferred)
High School Diploma or GED (applies to anyone hired after 1997)
US Benefits at Baxter 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 pay rate of $22.27 an hour.
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.
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.
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 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.
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