Production Technician I - Kiefel Weekend Shift (7:00pm - 7:00am)

Baxter International Inc.•Marion, NC

4d•$48,048•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Production Technician I at Baxter, specifically operating Kiefel machinery on a weekend shift. The position contributes to Baxter's mission of saving and sustaining lives by manufacturing high-quality products. The ideal candidate is driven, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative manufacturing environment. Baxter emphasizes a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration, empowering employees to make a meaningful impact. This role offers extensive training and a supportive team environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
At least 1-2 years Production Technician or manufacturing experience with duties including preventative maintenance, machine troubleshooting, etc.
Must have 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.
Must be able to perform basic mathematics.
Proficient in how to use a calculator and measurement tools (calipers, snap gauges, rulers), as well as basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

Operate, monitor, and adjust a Kiefel machine using controls on an electrical control panel (HMI) or by making manual adjustments.
Load and replenish production supplies (i.e. injection sites, tubing, PVC/Non-PVC roll stock and adhesive) at a rate consistent with production needs.
Perform scheduled quality checks, disposition product, identify any deviations that may occur and take the appropriate action to include stopping production on the machine if necessary.
Inspect finished product and ensure that the quality standards have been met.
Load and secure finished product in mobile closets.
Execute a machine changeover when assigned (material changeovers only).
Document required information on manufacturing logs and/or POMS system.
Identify, correct or escalate any inefficiency in the machine’s performance.
Test, inspect and package Inter-Plant Shipping Orders (IPSO).
Notify the supervisor and take appropriate action if any safety, quality, or mechanical issues occur.
Learn, understand and apply rigorous quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles including maintaining and securing provided tools.

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
Medical and dental coverage that start on day one
Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
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