Production Technician l - Extrusion (7:00pm - 7:00am)

Baxter•Marion, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Baxter, every person deserves a chance to live a healthy life, a belief that has guided the company since 1931. The company is redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond, with colleagues united by the Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. The culture is driven by courage, trust, and collaboration, empowering individuals to take ownership and make a meaningful impact, striving for efficient and effective operations and accountability for exceptional results. As a Production Technician I, Extruder, you are driven by the knowledge that the products you help make save and sustain lives. You are expected to move quickly, address questions, and encourage teammates, all while ensuring quality products are produced on time. This role requires a calm, positive demeanor and is a key part of a fast-paced environment that emphasizes camaraderie and teamwork. Baxter is known for its speed and high-quality products, with manufacturing operations running around-the-clock to meet customer needs. High-caliber talent works through challenges to meet client order needs, with different shift assignments allowing for flexibility and safety. The team is focused on manufacturing high-quality products, striving to create quality products daily, with attention to detail being paramount. The team supports each other throughout each shift, fostering a supportive and open culture that evolves processes and engages the workforce. Extensive training is offered, and the tight-knit working environment means employees receive additional training from their direct manager and peers when needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED and must be at least 18 years of age.
CRC (Career Readiness Certification) Silver level.
Possess or be able to obtain Worksaver Operator Certification.
Production Technician or manufacturing experience with duties including preventative maintenance, machine troubleshooting, etc.
Basic English written and oral communication skills adequate to communicate with other team members.
Understand verbal and written safety and quality instructions and read and comprehend written work instructions including words and drawings.
Ability to perform basic mathematics.
Proficient in how to use measurement tools as well as basic hand tools.
Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

Acquire and transport extruder blend using a PIT (Powered Industrial Truck).
Supply, operate, clean and maintain the Tubing Cutter and Extruder ensuring the correct blend is used and the manufacturing specifications are attained.
Roll produced tubing onto reels and place and secure on mobile rack for storage.
Transport enclosed mobile rack to staging area.
Calibrate, adjust and operate various product monitoring machines as necessary.
Clean and maintain vacuum filters, breaker plates, extruder pin, screen plates and related equipment.
Perform routine and preventative maintenance such as adjustments, replacement of machine parts, cleaning and lubrication while supporting Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
Perform scheduled quality checks (using various types of machinery and hand held measurement devices), disposition product, identify any deviations that may occur and take the appropriate action to include stopping production on the machine if necessary.
Navigate the computerized Production Operating Management System (POMS) to access, manage and document batch information throughout the production process.
Notify the supervisor and take appropriate action if any safety, quality, mechanical or discrepancy issues occur.
Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles.
Learn, understand and apply thorough quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

Benefits

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
Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Educational assistance programs
Time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave
Commuting benefits
Employee Discount Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Childcare benefits