Lead Operator – Manufacturing Equipment

Lead Operator – Manufacturing Equipment

Are you passionate about driving manufacturing excellence?

Would you like to lead operational activities across multiple production processes?

Join our team

Baker Hughes is a leading energy technology company built on more than a century of innovation. Operating in over 120 countries, we deliver cutting‑edge solutions that make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient for people and the planet.

As a Lead Operator – Manufacturing Equipment
, you will work under general supervision to set up, monitor, and operate a range of equipment used across the manufacturing facility. You may run multiple machines simultaneously, perform cable repair and splicing, and support quality assurance activities in alignment with engineering specifications and ISO requirements. Your experience and technical skills will support safe and efficient production operations.

• Setting up, monitoring, and operating various manufacturing equipment, including Rewind, Tapeline, Packager, Tape/Braider, Magline, Plastic extruder & PCP injection
• Operating multiple machines at once, as required by production needs.
• Performing cable repair, patching, or splicing as needed.
• Conducting quality assurance tasks in accordance with manufacturing/engineering specifications and ISO requirements.
• Reading and interpreting routine instructions accurately.
• Performing basic mathematical calculations to support production tasks.
• Using general hand tools and precision measuring equipment effectively.
• Operating material‑moving equipment and overhead cranes or obtaining required certifications.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Hold a High School Diploma or equivalent
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• Bring significant manufacturing experience in a manufacturing, equipment operation, or similar environment.
• Demonstrate good mechanical aptitude and hands‑on capability.
• Possess the ability to read instructions and follow standard operating procedures.
• Be comfortable working with tools, machines, and measuring equipment.
• Be willing and able to obtain equipment‑operation certifications where required.

This is a full‑time onsite manufacturing role. Work schedules may vary based on production requirements.

At Baker Hughes, we believe our people are central to our success. We cultivate a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We empower individuals to learn, grow, and contribute to high‑performance manufacturing operations.

We reward dedication and operational excellence with a competitive benefits package aligned with local market standards, including:

• Contemporary work–life balance policies and wellbeing programs
• Comprehensive private medical care
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Competitive financial programs.
• Additional elective or voluntary benefits

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is:
Operator - MFG Equip III