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

Baxter International Inc.•Marion, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Baxter, every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life, a belief since 1931. The company is redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact, united by its Mission to Save and Sustain Lives, driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Individuals are empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact, striving for efficient and effective operations and accountability for exceptional results. The Production Technician I, Extruder role is crucial for making life-sustaining products, requiring quick movement, problem-solving, and teamwork to ensure quality products are delivered on time. Baxter's manufacturing operations run around-the-clock to meet customer needs, with high-caliber talent working through challenges. The team focuses on manufacturing high-quality products, emphasizing attention to detail for life-saving products. The work environment is supportive and open, encouraging process evolution and employee engagement, with extensive training provided by direct managers and peers.

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.
Pass the Powered Industrial Truck (P.I.T.) physical.
Ability to bend/stoop, squat, climb, reach above shoulder level, reach at or below shoulder level, kneel, twist and bend at the neck, twist and bend at the waist and balance.
Normal visual acuity is necessary.

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