Sr. Production Technician - Kiefel

Baxter International Inc.•Marion, NC

2d•$52,000 - $52,000•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. Baxter is committed to redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact. Colleagues are united by the Mission to Save and Sustain Lives, driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration, where individuals are empowered to make a meaningful impact and are held accountable for delivering exceptional results. The Kiefel Production Technician II is a Salary Non-Exempt position reporting to the maintenance department. This role is responsible for preventive maintenance of Kiefel Machines, inspecting and performing quality checks on finished bags, and serving as the primary resource for identifying and correcting maintenance issues on the Kiefel machines. The team emphasizes attention to detail for delivering life-saving products correctly, fostering a supportive and open culture that encourages process evolution and workforce engagement.

Requirements

10 years Kiefel operator experience
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
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 as well as basic hand tools.
Must have basic computer skills
Production Technician or manufacturing experience with duties including preventative maintenance, machine troubleshooting, etc.

Nice To Haves

Quality experience
Trainer role experience
Deep understanding of SOPs: Kiefel 7, 3a, and 3b
CRC (Career Readiness Certification) at the Silver level

Responsibilities

Operate, monitor and make adjustments as necessary to a Kiefel machine using controls on an electrical control panel (HMI) or by making manual adjustments
Perform routine and preventative maintenance such as alignment adjustments, replacement of machine parts or belts, cleaning and lubrication while supporting annual PM cycle.
Perform quality checks, disposition product, identify any deviations that may occur and take the appropriate action
Inspect finished product and ensure that the quality standards have been met
Execute a machine changeover when assigned
Document required information on Maximo, manufacturing logs, Baxterity, maintenance board, and/or POMS system
Investigate, identify and correct or escalate any inefficiency in the machine’s performance
Perform and document scheduled cleaning activities
Notify the supervisor and take appropriate action if any safety, quality, mechanical or discrepancy 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
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