What are the responsibilities and job description for the Discmaker position at Baker Hughes?
Disc maker
Are you passionate about precision manufacturing and high‑quality production?
Do you enjoy working with advanced industrial equipment and hands‑on fabrication?
Partner with the Best
Baker Hughes stands as a leading global energy technology company, delivering innovative solutions that make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient across the entire value chain. Operating in more than 120 countries, the company blends deep industrial expertise with advanced engineering and digital technologies to support energy production, transformation, and decarbonization. With over a century of heritage, Baker Hughes partners with customers in oil and gas, industrial sectors, and emerging energy markets to accelerate progress toward a more sustainable energy future.
Fuel Your Passion
As a Disc maker, you are contributing to the manufacturing of rupture discs of the highest quality in a safe, efficient, and cost‑effective manner. You are ensuring that every product meets strict company standards, follows established manufacturing procedures, and supports reliable delivery to customers. Your craftsmanship, attention to detail, and commitment to safety are playing a key role in the performance and reliability of our pressure relief solutions.
As a Disc maker, You Will Be:
Education & Experience
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 of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. 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.
Working for You
Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we must push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:
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 I
About Us:
We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.
Join Us:
Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.
Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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Are you passionate about precision manufacturing and high‑quality production?
Do you enjoy working with advanced industrial equipment and hands‑on fabrication?
Partner with the Best
Baker Hughes stands as a leading global energy technology company, delivering innovative solutions that make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient across the entire value chain. Operating in more than 120 countries, the company blends deep industrial expertise with advanced engineering and digital technologies to support energy production, transformation, and decarbonization. With over a century of heritage, Baker Hughes partners with customers in oil and gas, industrial sectors, and emerging energy markets to accelerate progress toward a more sustainable energy future.
Fuel Your Passion
As a Disc maker, you are contributing to the manufacturing of rupture discs of the highest quality in a safe, efficient, and cost‑effective manner. You are ensuring that every product meets strict company standards, follows established manufacturing procedures, and supports reliable delivery to customers. Your craftsmanship, attention to detail, and commitment to safety are playing a key role in the performance and reliability of our pressure relief solutions.
As a Disc maker, You Will Be:
- Developing layouts and planning sequences of operations by studying blueprints, shop orders, and manufacturing procedures
- Setting up and operating equipment such as presses, punches, nibbler cutters, hydraulic testers, lifts, dial indicators, co‑bots, robotic systems, and precision measuring tools
- Forming materials using required equipment to produce rupture discs
- Cleaning rupture disc components according to standard or special cleaning procedures
- Assembling components into completed rupture discs
- Performing burst testing on rupture discs up to 50", including bolting for temperature qualification and volume opening testing
- Inspecting completed rupture discs to verify conformance to specifications
- Complying with company productivity, safety, and quality requirements
- Operating forklifts as needed
- Performing additional duties as assigned based on workload and business needs
Education & Experience
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Have 1–3 months of experience in a production environment (experience at CDC preferred)
- Have demonstrated mechanical aptitude
- Have ability to read blueprints
- Have basic math and reading skills
- Have working knowledge of industrial equipment used in producing rupture discs
- Have basic computer skills
- Have willingness to follow all manufacturing procedures and company policies
- Have strong attention to detail
- Have concern for quality, accuracy, and safety
- Have ability to stay on task and manage time efficiently
- Have a positive attitude and ability to work well with peers, supervisors, management, and visitors
- Have motor skills sufficient to safely use required tools and machinery
- Have ability to stand and/or walk for 8–10 hours per shift (or more during overtime)
- Have ability to lift up to 50 pounds using proper techniques
- Have ability to wear required PPE including safety glasses and safety shoes
- Have willingness to work overtime, alternate shifts, and weekends as needed
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 of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. 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.
Working for You
Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we must push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and 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
- 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 I
About Us:
We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.
Join Us:
Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.
Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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