Production Technician l - Extrusion (7:00pm -… at Baxter… · Marion

Summary: Baxter International Inc. is committed to redefining healthcare delivery and saving lives through high-quality manufacturing. As a Production Technician I, Extruder, you will operate machinery to produce critical medical products while ensuring quality standards and safety protocols are met. 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) Required Qualifications: - 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 Required Skills: Powered Industrial Truck operation, Preventative maintenance, Machine troubleshooting, Measurement tools usage, Basic hand tools usage, Basic computer skills, Quality standards adherence, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) compliance, Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Mathematics Benefits: 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, The Employee Discount Program, The Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Childcare benefits