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Manufacturing Tech II

Baxter · St Paul, MN

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Level
Technician
Team
Manufacturing
Base pay
$40k–$55k
Experience asked
3+ years
Industry
Medical devices
Posted
17 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at Baxter (medical devices) in St Paul, MN. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

They ask for
3+ years
Tools it names
FDA / GMP, Assembly lines
Base pay
$40k–$55k
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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How this role compares

Against 24 other live manufacturing postings in Minnesota.

Experience asked
Typical (3+ years)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • CNC 56%
  • Tooling 52%
  • Team leadership 44%
  • Machining 36%
  • GD&T 24%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Assembly lines, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverageLifts up to 25 lbs

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How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Baxter

    Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.

  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

    One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.

  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
    • How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
    • How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

    Apply with someone vouching for you

    If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.

  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

This plant: Baxter in St Paul

1 other open role at this site.

Full description from BaxterAs posted on their careers site.Show

Your Role

Manufacturing Technicians are responsible for manufacturing, assembly and/or packaging of medical device products. Manufacturing Technicians will be trained and follow standard operating procedures, environmental health and safety guidelines and any other related regulations which could apply to the specific job. Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) will be followed during the manufacturing of our medical devices and associated device documentation. Equipment used by the Manufacturing Technician will depend on the specific job.

What You'll Be Doing

Perform one or more functions on the assembly lines including but not limited to:

  • ◆cutting, weighing, processing tissue
  • ◆mixing of solutions
  • ◆washing components or equipment
  • ◆wrapping components and or equipment for sterilization
  • ◆assembly or gluing of components
  • ◆packaging and sealing of devices
  • ◆preparing devices for sterilization
  • ◆final packaging or labeling of products Perform daily cleaning of the production area to maintain in GMP fashion.
  • ◆Operate general production equipment (sealers, autoclave, stir plates, etc.) Receive and distribute supplies into the production area as necessary.
  • ◆Adhere to all safety protocols and wear proper safety gear at all times while on the manufacturing or warehouse floor. Perform other duties as assigned.

requirements

for each area.

  • ✓Overtime may be required at times

Physical

Requirements

  • ✓Ability to sit or stand for minimum of 8 hours
  • ✓Must be able to lift up to 25lbs individually or up to 65 pounds as part of a team lift.
  • ✓Requires frequent object handling
  • ✓Requires frequent fine hand coordination.
  • ✓Requires frequent simple hand grasping.
  • ✓Requires frequent firm hand grasping.
  • ✓Requirement of 20/25 vision (with or without corrective lenses).
  • ✓This job also involves hazardous materials and hazardous waste

responsibilities

which include understanding and complying with hazardous materials and hazardous waste regulations for job duties such as: proper handling, storage, hazardous waste in-house treatment using neutralization and dilution systems, and labeling

requirements

for hazardous materials and hazardous waste.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable 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 You'll Bring

  • •High school diploma or equivalent
  • •Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience required
  • •Must be able to read, write English and perform basic math skills as job duties require.
  • •Good interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment.
  • •May require work in a clean room environment wearing special garments (e.g. scrubs, hair bonnets, frocks, hoods, masks, gloves) based on the Class level for each Clean Room.
  • •Personal protective equipment (e.g. safety glasses, face shields, protective sleeves, aprons) will be based on the safety

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