Spec, Reconditioning

Baxter International Inc.•Batesville, IN

2d•$43,200 - $54,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. Your Role at Baxter This is where my hands make life-sustaining products As a Reconditioning Specialist, you are responsible for restoring, repairing, and upgrading medical beds and related equipment to ensure they meet quality, safety, and performance standards before being returned to customers. You will diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues, perform disassembly and reassembly of equipment, install product upgrades, and complete cosmetic repairs such as sanding and painting. In addition, you will support inventory management, material handling, product inspections, and manufacturing operations while maintaining compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. Your Team The Reconditioning Team is responsible for extending the life of Baxter medical equipment through repair, refurbishment, testing, and quality assurance. Team members work collaboratively to troubleshoot equipment, perform upgrades and modifications, manage inventory, and ensure products are restored to like-new condition. The team partners closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Materials Management, and Logistics to support customer needs, maintain production schedules, and deliver safe, reliable products. Together, the team plays a critical role in supporting sustainability initiatives, reducing waste, and providing customers with high-quality reconditioned medical equipment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or (GED) General Education Degree.
Required to acquire and hold a valid CDL license and have the ability to move trucks and trailers safely and efficiently from one location to another.
May be required to acquire a powered industrial vehicle (PIV) certification and operate forklifts and/or other industrial vehicles.
May be required to acquire a weld certification through internal company weld school and perform occasional weld repairs on damaged products.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Strong mechanical skill and dexterity
Ability to learn and perform a wide range of activities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work unsupervised.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and draw accurate conclusions based on available information.
Occasional bending, crouching, kneeling, twisting, reaching, and grasping.
Ability to physically move bed frames.
Ability to enter and exit high profile vehicles.
Ability to work efficiently and effectively in extreme cold and/or extreme heat.

Responsibilities

Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repair.
Installation of upgrade kits and product modifications.
Perform cosmetic repairs (ie: sanding / painting).
Cleaning and disinfecting of used beds and components.
Disassembly and reassembly of beds and components.
Packing of various finished products.
Perform material handling duties including loading/unloading of trucks.
Computerized labor reporting & inventory control transactions.
Troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment, tools, and fixtures.
Retrofit and rework of various new products and components.
Perform various visual and mechanical inspections of products and components.
Record keeping and maintenance of various production reports.
Adhere to all safety and environmental policies, and procedures.
Adhere to all regulatory compliance policies and procedures.

Benefits

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
paid holidays
paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
family and medical leaves of absence
paid parental leave
commuting benefits
Employee Discount Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
childcare benefits