Technician Operator II

Baker Hughes Company; Claremore (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Technician Operator II to join our manufacturing operations. You will operate, monitor, and maintain production equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot operational issues to support safe, efficient production and high-quality outputs.

The role emphasizes hands-on mechanical work, adherence to safety standards, and collaboration with maintenance and production teams to drive reliability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Have demonstrated mechanical aptitude and experience using hand tools, measuring equipment, and basic troubleshooting techniques.
• Have the ability to read, interpret, and follow work orders, technical instructions, and operating procedures.
• Have experience performing basic equipment maintenance and preventive maintenance activities.
• Have strong attention to detail with a commitment to product quality and operational excellence.
• Have the ability to operate manufacturing equipment safely and efficiently in a production environment.
• Have effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Have the ability to perform work in indoor and outdoor environments under varying weather conditions.
• Have the ability to work independently with intermittent supervision while collaborating effectively with team members.
• Have a strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and adjust manufacturing and process equipment to support production requirements.
• Perform routine mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance activities.
• Interpret and execute work orders while following established safe work procedures and operational standards.
• Set up production equipment and ensure proper operating conditions are maintained throughout manufacturing processes.
• Operate multiple machines and production systems simultaneously as required.
• Monitor process performance and conduct inspections to ensure products meet specifications.
• Perform quality assurance activities in line with procedures and ISO requirements.
• Support specialized process operations and operate associated equipment safely and efficiently.
• Test finished products and process outputs to verify compliance with established standards.
• Utilize hand tools, measuring instruments, and testing equipment to diagnose, repair, and maintain production systems.
• Assist with transportation, loading, and unloading of materials.
• Clean and maintain production equipment and work areas to support efficiency and safety.
• Collect samples and support analysis activities as required by procedures.
• Operate, adjust, test, and repair instrumentation systems associated with production equipment.
• Report equipment, process, quality, and safety concerns promptly to leadership.
• Follow Baker Hughes HSE requirements, quality standards, and competency management program expectations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading work orders

Basic troubleshooting

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Independent worker

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Measuring equipment

Job description

Technician Operator II Are you passionate about manufacturing operations, equipment maintenance, and process excellence? Do you enjoy working with advanced production equipment while ensuring safety, quality, and operational efficiency? Partnering with the Best As a Technician Operator II, you will play a key role in maintaining production operations by operating manufacturing equipment, performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and supporting product quality requirements. You will work across manufacturing processes to ensure equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and compliance with safety and quality standards.

Fueling Your Passion

As a Technician Operator II, you will apply your technical skills, mechanical aptitude, and manufacturing experience to support safe and efficient production operations. You will play a key role in operating, monitoring, and maintaining manufacturing equipment, performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting operational issues, and ensuring products meet established quality standards. Working collaboratively with production and maintenance teams, you will help drive operational excellence, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement while maintaining compliance with safety, quality, and environmental requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operating, monitoring, and adjusting manufacturing and process equipment to support production requirements.
• Performing routine mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance activities within the scope of expertise.
• Interpreting and executing work orders while following established safe work procedures and operational standards.
• Setting up production equipment and ensuring proper operating conditions are maintained throughout manufacturing processes.
• Operating multiple machines and production systems simultaneously, as required.
• Monitoring process performance and conducting inspections to ensure products meet manufacturing, engineering, and quality specifications.
• Performing quality assurance activities in accordance with applicable procedures and ISO requirements.
• Supporting specialized process operations and operating associated equipment safely and efficiently.
• Testing finished products and process outputs to verify compliance with established standards.
• Utilizing hand tools, precision measuring instruments, and testing equipment to diagnose, repair, and maintain production systems.
• Assisting with the transportation, loading, and unloading of raw materials and finished products.
• Cleaning and maintaining production equipment and work areas to support operational efficiency and workplace safety.
• Collecting samples and supporting analysis activities as required by operational procedures.
• Operating, adjusting, testing, and repairing instrumentation systems associated with production equipment.
• Reporting equipment, process, quality, and safety concerns promptly to leadership.
• Following Baker Hughes HSE requirements, quality standards, and competency management program expectations.

Qualifications

• Have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Have demonstrated mechanical aptitude and experience using hand tools, measuring equipment, and basic troubleshooting techniques.
• Have the ability to read, interpret, and follow work orders, technical instructions, and operating procedures.
• Have experience performing basic equipment maintenance and preventive maintenance activities.
• Have strong attention to detail with a commitment to product quality and operational excellence.
• Have the ability to operate manufacturing equipment safely and efficiently in a production environment.
• Have effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Have the ability to perform work in indoor and outdoor environments under varying weather conditions.
• Have the ability to work independently with intermittent supervision while collaborating effectively with team members.
• Have a strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Work in a Way That Works for You

This role may require shift work, overtime, weekend coverage, and schedule flexibility based on operational requirements. The position may involve working both indoors and outdoors in varying environmental conditions.

Work Schedule

4-days-on, 3-days-off rotation, working 12-hour night shifts from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM.

Working with Us

Our people are at the heart of our success. We foster a collaborative, inclusive, and safety-focused environment where innovation, continuous improvement, and professional development are encouraged and rewarded.

Working for You

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support your professional growth and well-being, which may include:

• Career development and training opportunities
• Medical and wellness benefits
• Financial and retirement programs
• Additional 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.

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: Technician Operator II

At Baker Hughes, we are transforming the future of energy. With operations in over 120 countries, we are developing and deploying industry-leading technologies and services to take energy forward. For more than a century, our inventions have revolutionized energy. Today, we are bringing our expertise to make oil and gas safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Our people are the trusted experts, relied on to solve customer challenges big and small. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other. We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We're makers, inventors, and leaders who aren't afraid of the tough challenges. We believe pushing boundaries will help to lead the way for a new energy future.