Production Technician I - Kiefel Weekend Shift (7:00pm - 7:00am)
Baxter · Marion, NC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Production
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level production role at Baxter (medical devices) in Marion, NC. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 33 other live production postings in North Carolina.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Typical $77k–$103k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 97%
- Lean 32%
- SAP 21%
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This plant: Baxter in Marion
11 other open roles at this site · 1 person we found on the production team.
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- Maintenance Technician I (12 hour Nights) · Reliability · Technician
- Production Technician I, Kiefel (7:00pm-7:00am) · Production · Technician
- SR Production Technician - Kiefel Weekend Shift (7:00pm - 7:00am) · Production · Technician
- Production Technician I, Pouch (2:45pm - 10:45pm) · Production · Technician
- Controls Engineer I (Nights) · Controls
Full description from BaxterAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Your Role at Baxter
This is where my hands make life-sustaining products
You are driven by the knowledge that the products you help make saves and sustain lives. You can move quickly, address questions, and encourage teammates, all while getting quality products out on time. You are calm, positive, and a key part of a fast-paced environment that emphasizes camaraderie and teamwork. As a Production Technician - Kiefel , you are happiest when you are moving, and we will not disappoint!
Baxter is known for its speed and high-quality product. Our manufacturing operations are around-the-clock to meet the needs of our customers. Our high-caliber talent works through the challenges at hand while pushing toward meeting client order needs. Different shift assignments allow for flexibility and safety.
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Your team
Baxter is focused on saving and sustaining lives by manufacturing high-quality products. We strive to create quality products for our customers each day.
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.
You'll be offered extensive training, and the tight-knit working environment within the Manufacturing team means employees get additional training from their direct manager and peers when needed.
Requirements
- ✓The ability to push/pull and lift/carry up to 50 pounds and stand/walk continuously throughout the shift.
- ✓Normal visual acuity required.
- ✓Ability to squat, climb, reach above shoulder level, reach at or below shoulder level, twist and bend at the neck, twist and bend at the waist and balance.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are un-able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)
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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.
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
The Kiefel Production Technician I is a Salaried Non-Exempt position which contributes to our mission of saving and sustaining lives by supplying, operating and maintaining a Kiefel Machine in addition to inspecting and performing quality checks on the finished bags.
- •Operate, monitor, and adjust as necessary a Kiefel machine using controls on an electrical control panel (HMI) or by making manual adjustments
- •Load and replenish production supplies (i.e. injection sites, tubing, PVC/Non-PVC roll stock and adhesive) at a rate consistent with production needs
- •Perform scheduled quality checks, disposition product, identify any deviations that may occur and take the appropriate action to include stopping production on the machine if necessary
- •Inspect finished product and ensure that the quality standards have been met
- •Load and secure finished product in mobile closets
- •Execute a machine changeover when assigned (material changeovers only).
- •Document required information on manufacturing logs and/or POMS system
- •Identify, correct or escalate any inefficiency in the machine’s performance
- •Test, inspect and package Inter-Plant Shipping Orders (IPSO)
- •Notify the supervisor and take appropriate action if any safety, quality, or mechanical 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
- •High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
- •At least 1-2 years Production Technician or manufacturing experience with duties including preventative maintenance, machine troubleshooting, etc.
- •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 (calipers, snap gauges, rulers), as well as basic hand tools.
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