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

The Kiefel Production Technician II is a Salary Non-Exempt position which reports to the maintenance department. The Production Technician II is responsible for preventive maintenance of Kiefel Machines in addition to inspecting and performing quality checks on the finished bags as necessary. Kiefel Production Technician will be the primary resource for identifying and correcting any maintenance issues on the Kiefel.

Your team

Delivering life-saving products is about getting them right, and attention to detail is how we make sure we meet that challenge. We are a team that supports each other throughout each shift. Working together in a supportive and open culture makes our processes evolve for the better and engages our workforce.

What we offer from Day One:

• 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

What You'll Be Doing

• 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

What You'll Bring

• 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

• Quality experience (preferred)

• Trainer role experience (preferred)

• Deep understanding of SOPs: Kiefel 7, 3a, and 3b

• CRC (Career Readiness Certification) at the Silver level (preferred)

• Production Technician or manufacturing experience with duties including preventative maintenance, machine troubleshooting, etc.

Physical Requirements

• The ability to push/pull and lift/carry up to 50 pounds and stand/walk continuously throughout the shift.

• Pass the P.I.V. physical.

• Normal visual acuity.

• Ability to 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.

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