Machine Operator (Night Shift)

Company: BAXTER
Location: Waverly
Posted on: March 14, 2023

Job Description:

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives- where your purpose accelerates our mission.

Summary This position functions as part of a team ensuring the continuous operation of the related production area to meet production requirements. This job is responsible for various operations including visual inspection of semi-finished products within the production unit, ensuring a continuous flow of material to facilitate production. Also includes supervision of process equipment, any documentation requirements, and maintaining housekeeping and order within the production department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Controls and understands all functions of automated equipment within area of responsibility including but not limited to start-up and shut down of machines to ensure continuous operation and constant output of products.
• Handles robots in all normal production modes, troubleshoots, and identify problems with robots as required.
• Conducts quality control measurements within area of responsibility by ensuring equipment is operating within specified tolerances/parameters.
• Troubleshoots, identifies, and repairs problems related to machine output and quality defects as they occur
• Conducts planned/preventive maintenance in area of responsibility including but not limited to cleaning and inspection on all components of equipment in a safe manner.
• Prepares proper documentation to support production tracking and performance of equipment.
• Works with shift leaders in establishing work instructions and training materials and to achieve production safety/hygiene goals.
• Works as a service-oriented, independent worker. Able to effectively communicate with other machine leaders during shift transition.
• Responsible for proper handling of waste and accurately documenting supportive data relative to waste.
• Responsible for knowing and following safety and compliance procedures by maintaining orderliness within department and maintaining proper hygiene at all times.
• Performs other duties as required including but not limited to visual inspection of products. Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Minimum 2 years manufacturing experience
  • Team player and able to function as part of a team.
  • Able to work independently.
  • Skilled in Microsoft applications, MS Word and MS Excel.
  • Basic math skills.
  • Ability to train and share knowledge with less experienced operators.
  • Ability to work under pressure and respond with a sense of urgency.
  • Work effectively and professionally with employees, team members, engineers, manufacturing management etc., by using good personal and interpersonal skills.
  • Capable to perform visual inspection of products. Physical Requirements:
    • Must be able to work in an environment without daylight/windows
    • Ascends/descends ladders to access machinery
    • Lifting and/or moves up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move in excess of 50 pounds using lifting aids, techniques, or appropriate assistance
    • Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends
    • Use of hands and fingers to manipulate equipment is required
    • Requires standing, walking, bending, pulling, pushing, climbing, and crawling. We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all our employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. To that end, this position has a salary pay rate of $20.20/hr, plus shift differential for off shifts. The pay rate is based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location.
      
      The successful candidate for this job may be required to verify that he or she has been vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, and in accordance with applicable law.
      
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