Sr Production Technician (7:00pm -7:00am)
Baxter · Marion, NC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Production
- Experience asked
- 18+ years
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- 29 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-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
- 18+ years
- Tools it names
- Value stream mapping, TPM, Root cause, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Robotics
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.
Median of the low and high ends of 50 live postings that list pay, out of 825 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
North Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 32 other live production postings in North Carolina.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (18+ vs 4+)
Typical $77k–$103k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 97%
- Lean 33%
- SAP 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Value stream mapping, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Robotics, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Baxter in Marion
12 other open roles at this site · 1 person we found in production roles at Baxter.
- Manufacturing Supervisor II (7:00am - 7:00pm) · Manufacturing · Supervisor
- Manufacturing Supervisor I - Pouch (7:00pm - 7:00am) · Manufacturing · Supervisor
- 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
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 SR Production Technician, Pouch , 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.
In this role you are responsible for performance of tasks related to drug formulation, weighing raw materials, cleaning, mixing sophisticated tanks and equipment, distilled water sanitization, filter integrity testing, and documentation. Working in a cleanroom is essential to delivering life-saving therapies. Watch this video to understand the garbing process (your required attire on the job) and what it means for patient safety.
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.
requirements
safety glasses, ear plugs, hairnet, beard cover, gown, shoe covers and gloves (additional PPE required when cleaning).
- ✓Constant or intermittent noise.
- ✓Involves working around moving equipment and machinery.
- ✓Requires occasionally working with chemical cleaners and disinfectants necessary repairs.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Productio
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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
- •Perform routine and preventative maintenance activities and predictive diagnostics such as adjustments, replacement of machine parts and replacement of 24VDC electronic components.
- •Ability to use Robotic Pendants to home and reset Robots as needed.
- •Investigate, identify and correct any inefficiency in machine performance; diagnose mechanical wear, alignment, adjustment, and setup issues.
- •Cleaning and lubrication while supporting Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
- •Document required information on manufacturing logs and/or POMS system and initiate work orders in Maximo
- •Notify the Supervisor or Assistant Supervisor and take appropriate action if any safety, quality, discrepancy, or major mechanical issues occur.
- •Identify process improvements on existing process and equipment.
- •Work with Maintenance team to analyze machine failures for root cause and implement corrective actions
- •Assist and support establishment of machine parameters, performing validations and protocols.
- •May participate in Continuous Improvement, Project and Safety Teams, Lean Initiatives, Value Stream led activities and defect prevention programs.
- •Support project work to improve and modify assigned production equipment; assist in the installation of new manufacturing equipment.
- •Assist in annual inspections.
- •Ensure the proper use, care, and storage of tools and equipment.
- •Train new associates on responsible processes
- •Communicate with outgoing shift personnel to obtain information regarding any problems with machines, materials, etc. encountered during the previous shift and review point of use tool inventory.
- •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.
Work Environment
- •In a Controlled Environment which may include the following dress/gowning
What You'll Bring
- •High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
- •2 or more years of experience in a Production Technician role or above.
- •Must be at least 18 years old.
- •Must have basic English, written and oral, communication skills adequate to communicate with other team members.
- •Understand verbal and written safety and quality instructions, read and comprehend written work instructions – including words and drawings.
- •Must be able to perform basic mathematics.
- •Must have basic computer and mathematics skills.
- •Basic knowledge of electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics and robotics
- •Possess or be able to obtain PIV (Powered Industrial Vehicle) Operator Certification.
- •Must possess strong data analysis and decision-making skills.
- •Proficient in how to use a calculator and use of measurement tools as well as basic hand tools.
