Operator - MFG Equipment II

Baker Hughes; Town of Minden (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical care options

Life insurance

Education assistance

Parental leave

Retirement plan (401k)

Job summary

Baker Hughes in the United States is seeking an Operator - MFG Equip II to assemble and wire electrical control cabinets per engineering drawings in a hands-on manufacturing setting.

The role requires reading schematics, installing components, and maintaining a clean, safe work area. A high school diploma is required; experience in electrical assembly and panel wiring is preferred, with strong attention to detail and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in electrical assembly, panel wiring, or similar manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings.
• Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments.
• Basic understanding of electrical components and wiring practices.
• Experience with industrial control panels or electrical cabinet assembly.
• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assembling electrical control cabinets and panels according to engineering drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Installing components such as relays, circuit breakers, terminal blocks, and wiring.
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, layout drawings.
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area following safety protocols.

Skills

Electrical assembly

Panel wiring

Schematic reading

Quality & safety

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring instruments

Electrical components

Job description

Operator - MFG Equipment II

Are you passionate about electrical assembly and panel wiring, ensuring products are built accurately according to engineering drawings while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety?

Do you thrive in a hands‑on manufacturing environment where you can apply your technical skills, interpret electrical schematics, assemble control cabinets, and contribute to delivering reliable industrial solutions as part of a collaborative team?

Partnering with the best

Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving customers in more than 120 countries. We design, manufacture, and deliver industry‑leading solutions that support energy extraction, production, and processing. Our commitment to innovation and operational excellence drives safer, cleaner, and more efficient energy solutions worldwide.

Fueling your passion

The Operator 4 is responsible for assembling and wiring cabinets in accordance with engineering drawings, and work instructions. This role requires attention to detail, the ability to work with hand and power tools, and a commitment to quality and safety.

As an Operator 4, you will be responsible for:

• Assembling electrical control cabinets and panels according to engineering drawing and wiring diagrams
• Installing components such as relays, circuit breakers, terminal blocks, and wiring.
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, layout drawings.
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area following safety protocols

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have High school diploma or equivalent required
• Have previous experience in electrical assembly, panel wiring, or similar manufacturing environment preferred
• Have ability to read and interpret drawings
• Have familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments
• Have basic understanding of electrical components and wiring practices
• Have experience with industrial control panels or electrical cabinet assembly
• Have strong attention to detail and quality workmanship
• Have good communication and teamwork skills

Physical Requirements:

• Have ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds regularly
• Have ability to stand, bend, and work for extended periods
• Have manual dexterity and hand‑eye coordination for detailed work
• Have ability to work in a manufacturing environment (may include noise, dust, and varying temperatures)

Work Environment

This position operates in a production/manufacturing environment and requires adherence to all safety guidelines and procedures.

Steel/ composite shoes required, safety glasses required.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are stronger when our people are developed, engaged, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We invest in wellbeing, capability development, and leadership growth across all levels.

Working for you

Our innovations have transformed the energy industry for over a century. To continue progressing, we look for individuals who embrace change and contribute to building the future.

What You Can Expect

• Contemporary work‑life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Education assistance
• Generous parental leave
• Mental health resources
• Dependent care support
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

_ This position requires valid work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to sponsor work authorization for this role at any time. _

The hourly pay scale for this position is between $20.71 - $34.49.

Candidates for this role (office‑based) must be located in or near the locations displayed above. The pay range/scale displayed above represents Baker Hughes’ good‑faith estimate of the minimum and maximum pay for this position at the time of posting and applies to the possible locations for this position. Baker Hughes will issue a non‑bias competitive offer; the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hires. Full‑time salaries in some U.S. locations may not include equity or benefits.

Where an applicant ultimately falls within the pay range/scale depends on a variety of factors, including geographic work location, skillset, qualifications, internal pay alignment, level of experience, and demonstrated performance over time.

Please keep in mind that the range stated above is the full base salary range for the role and does not include other forms of compensation. Your recruiter can share more.

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: Operator - MFG Equip II