Operator III - Machine L5 -Turno E (Noches Fines de Semana) Shift E (Weekend Nights)

Baxter International Inc.•Aibonito, PR

About The Position

The Operator III - Machine L-5 operates automatic and/or semiautomatic manufacturing machinery to produce quality products that help save and sustain lives. The role requires monitoring equipment and manufacturing processes, making adjustments and repairs to maintain performance and productivity, and following established operating parameters, procedures, product specifications, and safety and environmental regulations. The operator supplies materials, inspects and packs products, completes setup changes, performs routine and preventive maintenance, and documents production and process information. The position works in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and requires teamwork, sound judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. This role is assigned to a weekend-night schedule: 12-hour night shifts from 5:45 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on weekends, with the remaining work hours completed during the week on the 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. night shift. Assigned days are subject to business needs. Availability to work other shifts and overtime may be required when requested by the department supervisor.

Requirements

Technical degree, associate degree, or equivalent studies in mechanics, electronics, die cutting, or a related area.
0–1 years of experience in mechanics, electronics, die cutting, or another activity related to the operation of automatic or semiautomatic equipment.
Knowledge of measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and rulers.
Ability to prioritize work and analyze equipment malfunctions to identify possible causes and solutions.
Ability to identify process-parameter deviations, stop machinery when necessary, make corrections, or obtain assistance to correct them.
Ability to follow required instructions and procedures and work with minimal supervision.
Good communication skills in English and Spanish.
Ability to work other shifts and overtime when required by the department supervisor.
Medium physical work: occasionally exert 20–50 pounds of force, frequently exert 10–25 pounds, and constantly exert an insignificant amount greater than 10 pounds to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.

Responsibilities

Operate automatic and/or semiautomatic manufacturing machinery, making necessary adjustments and repairs to achieve optimal performance and productivity.
Monitor machine operation within established procedural, product-specification, safety, and environmental parameters.
Observe manufacturing processes and electromechanical control panels; adjust controls or make repairs as needed, and report conditions that could affect equipment performance.
Supply assigned machines with materials; inspect, pack, and document materials according to plant procedures; coordinate and monitor material usage in department areas.
Perform code-change setups according to equipment manuals, product specifications, and procedures.
Meet departmental operating standards, including production, scrap, downtime, and code-change time targets.
Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance, including cleaning, greasing, and lubricating machinery.
Complete preventive maintenance on schedule and according to applicable SOPs.
Maintain and secure provided tools.
Work with Automation, Process Engineering, and/or Quality personnel to analyze manufacturing processes and identify improvement opportunities; attend meetings, participate in improvement activities, and document requested project information.
Record information required by specifications and procedures using manual or electronic methods, including parameters, lots, and production data.
Maintain written or graphical records of production, downtime, setup time, and other machine productivity indicators or trends.
Inspect and evaluate materials and finished products to identify or prevent defects.
Keep the work area clean, organized, and free of hazards, and participate in initiatives such as SOL 5’s.
Follow Company, environmental, health, and safety rules and use required protective equipment, such as safety glasses and gloves.