Production Technician ll - Fill (7:00am-7:00pm)

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. 

Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work. 

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission. 

Your Role at Baxter

This is where my hands make life-sustaining products

You are driven by the knowledge that the products you help make saves and sustain lives. You can move quickly, address questions, and encourage teammates, all while getting quality products out on time. You are calm, positive, and a key part of a fast-paced environment that emphasizes camaraderie and teamwork. As a Technician II, Production Fill/Pouch, you are happiest when you are moving, and we will not disappoint!

Baxter is known for its speed and high-quality product. Our manufacturing operations are around-the-clock to meet the needs of our customers. Our high-caliber talent works through the challenges at hand while pushing toward meeting client order needs. Different shift assignments allow for flexibility and safety.

Your team

Baxter is focused on saving and sustaining lives by manufacturing high-quality products. We strive to create quality products for our customers each day.

Delivering life-saving products is about getting them right, and attention to detail is how we make sure we meet that challenge. We are a team that supports each other throughout each shift. Working together in a supportive and open culture makes our processes evolve for the better and engages our workforce.

In a Class I Controlled Environment which includes the following dress/gowning requirements: safety glasses, safety shoes, ear plugs, jumpsuit, hood, hairnet, beard cover, gloves, isolation mask and boots (additional PPE required when cleaning)

• Constant or intermittent exposure to elevated levels of noise
• Involves working around equipment, machinery and belts
• Requires occasionally working with chemical cleaners and disinfectants

What we offer from Day One:

• Shift flexibility to trade shifts and leverage overtime opportunities
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• 160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

What You'll Be Doing

The Production Technician II is a Salaried Non-Exempt position which contributes to our mission of saving and sustaining lives by providing operational and maintenance related support to an assigned manufacturing area.

• Operate, monitor, maintain and make adjustments as necessary to machinery in their assigned manufacturing area.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance activities and predictive diagnostics such as adjustments, replacement of machine parts, cleaning and lubrication while supporting Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
• Document required information on manufacturing logs and/or POMS system and Maximo.
• Investigate, identify and correct any inefficiency in machine performance; diagnose mechanical wear, alignment, adjustment, and setup issues.
• Develop standard work for troubleshooting and setups/changeovers.
• Identify process improvements on existing process and equipment.
• Work with Maintenance team to analyze machine failures for root cause and implement corrective actions.
• Assist in annual inspections.
• May participate in Continuous Improvement, Project and Safety Teams, Lean Initiatives, Value Stream led activities and defect prevention programs.
• Communicate with outgoing shift personnel to obtain information regarding any problems with machines, materials, etc. encountered during the previous shift and review point of use tool inventory.
• Read blueprints and use tools to measure the product, ensuring the output meets specifications, making adjustments/repairs as needed.
• Support project work to improve and modify assigned production equipment; assist in the installation of new manufacturing equipment.
• Assist and support establishment of machine parameters, performing validations and protocols.
• Train new associates on responsible processes.
• Ensure the proper use, care, and storage of tools and equipment.
• Factory acceptance testing – work with Engineering and Quality to accept new equipment which could include overnight travel for factory acceptance and training.
• Learn, understand and apply rigorous quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Notify the Supervisor or Assistant Supervisor and take appropriate action if any safety, quality, discrepancy or major mechanical issues occur.
• Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles including maintaining and securing provided tools.

What You'll Bring

• High School Diploma or GED and must be at least 18 years old.
• Basic English, written and oral, communication skills adequate to communicate with other team members.
• Understand verbal and written safety and quality instructions, read and comprehend written work instructions – including words and drawings.
• Possess or able to obtain PIV (Powered Industrial Vehicle) Operator Certification.
• CRC (Career Readiness Certification) at the Silver Level.
• Basic computer and mathematics skills.
• Basic knowledge of electronics, pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Proficient in how to use a calculator and measurement tools as well as basic hand tools.

Physical Requirements

• The ability to push/pull and lift/carry up to 50 pounds and stand/walk continuously throughout the shift.
• Normal visual acuity required.
• Ability to squat, climb, reach above shoulder level, reach at or below shoulder level, twist and bend at the neck, twist and bend at the waist and balance.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all our employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. To that end, this position has a pay rate of $52,000.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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