Manufacturing Operator 1

bakerhughes; Minden (NV); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work‑life balance

Private medical care

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Financial programs

Other benefits

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Manufacturing Operator 1 in Nevada to assemble, test, and prepare mechanical components that meet engineering and customer standards. You will help ensure precision, support operational efficiency, and maintain safety and quality requirements in every build.

In this role, you will assemble according to BOM, perform functional tests, and calibrate and maintain tools. You will also support shipment preparation while leveraging your mechanical background and forklift

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical background.
• Ability to operate forklifts and material-handling equipment.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Assembling components according to bill‑of‑material requirements.
• Performing functional testing on mechanical assemblies.
• Test‑assembling equipment per customer and division criteria.
• Operating test equipment in alignment with engineering standards.
• Applying settings, calibrating, and maintaining assembly tools.
• Preparing completed assemblies for shipment.

Skills

Mechanical background

Forklift operation

Following instructions

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Manufacturing Operator 1

Do you enjoy leading and motivating others to deliver successful solutions for business and customers?

Would you like the opportunity to be responsible for business growth?

Partner with the best

Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving the oil and gas sector across more than 120 countries. The Commercial & Sales organization drives growth by building strong customer partnerships, commercializing hydrocarbons, and delivering integrated equipment and service solutions. With a focus on digital transformation and energy transition, the team leverages data‑driven insights to optimize performance and maximize customer value.

Fuel your passion

The Manufacturing Operator 1is contributing to the delivery of high‑quality equipment by assembling, testing, and preparing mechanical components that meet engineering and customer standards. This role is ensuring precision in every build, supporting operational efficiency, and maintaining compliance with safety and quality requirements. By executing assembly processes with accuracy and consistency, the assembler is helping strengthen product reliability and customer satisfaction.

As an Manufacturing Operator 1, you will be responsible for:

• Assembling components according to bill‑of‑material requirements
• Performing functional testing on mechanical assemblies
• Test‑assembling equipment per customer and division criteria
• Operating test equipment in alignment with engineering standards
• Applying settings, calibrating, and maintaining assembly tools
• Preparing completed assemblies for shipment

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a strong mechanical background
• Have the ability to operate forklifts and material‑handling equipment
• Have the ability to follow instructions accurately
• Have a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Have 1+ year of relevant experience

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way people want to work and deliver at their best varies. In this role, we offer flexible working patterns, including:

Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their authentic selves to work. We invest in the well‑being of our workforce, reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have shaped the energy industry for more than a century. To continue advancing, we reward those who embrace innovation and change. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work‑life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Assembler - Mechanical II