Production Technician II - (3:00pm - 11:00pm)

Baxter•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

The Production Technician II – Molding plays a hands-on role in the safe, efficient, and high-quality operation of injection molding processes. The position sets up molds, optimizes machine performance, troubleshoots production issues, and maintains validated process parameters and target cycle times. It leads mold changeovers, supports operators, monitors production output, and ensures accurate reporting of downtime, scrap, and efficiency. The technician also advances continuous improvement through LEAN initiatives, 6S standards, and process management while following safety, GMP, and documentation requirements. The role works within a collaborative molding team alongside operators, technicians, engineers, and support groups including Quality, Maintenance, and the Mold Shop. The team focuses on product quality, safe and efficient manufacturing, regulatory compliance, communication, accountability, and continuous improvement. The listed shift is 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The position may require flexible hours and overtime as needed. The estimated annual base salary is $36,800–$46,000, depending on factors such as location, skills, expertise, and experience.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Good mechanical proficiency and proficient computer skills.
Ability to formulate plans and solve problems.
Ability to assess risks and make decisions.
Knowledge of and ability to perform LOTO procedures.
Ability to work flexible hours and overtime as needed.
Ability to push and pull up to 100 pounds and stand or walk continuously throughout the shift.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently throughout the shift.
Normal visual acuity.
Ability to squat, climb, reach above or at/below shoulder level, twist and bend at the neck and waist, and balance.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of relevant injection molding experience.
RJG Systematic 1 Molding Certification.

Responsibilities

Complete required documentation and follow GDP procedures.
Operate, adjust, and maintain equipment in accordance with quality and safety regulations.
Follow safety policies, including Lockout/Tagout, Personal Protective Equipment, Fall Protection, and forklift operation requirements.
Set up molds to specified mold and machine requirements, including torquing clamp bolts to the specified force.
Set up robots, thermolators, and workstations.
Process molding machines to optimum conditions and ensure operation within validated parameters and target cycle times.
Perform 6S tasks for personal toolboxes and storage of molding components.
Submit startup and mold-approval samples with documentation before beginning production runs.
Assist operators with processing and minor troubleshooting.
Ensure routine preventive maintenance is performed on molds, molding machines, and auxiliary equipment.
Direct and perform mold changeovers and establish cycle sheets.
Complete special projects and assignments as needed.
Communicate with department personnel and support groups, including Quality, the Mold Shop, and Maintenance, to achieve full mold cavitation.
Monitor production against schedule and direct labor efficiency.
Report production, downtime, and scrap, and complete shift-to-shift communication pass-down sheets.
Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by supervision or management.
Follow plant, quality, departmental, and environmental health and safety regulations.
Work flexible hours as required.
In the supervisor's absence, lead the shift, report shift performance, and lead Tier I meetings.
Lead Process Management Teams, LEAN initiatives, 6S, safety and GMP initiatives, and special projects.
Perform 6S requirements, conduct GMP audits, and keep the department audit-ready.
Complete required Routsis Scientific Molding Training and RJG Systematic I Molding certification.
Learn, understand, and apply quality standards, protocols, cGMP SOPs, specifications, and GDPs.
Notify the supervisor and take appropriate action when safety, quality, mechanical, or discrepancy issues occur.
Maintain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles.