Manufacturing Technician - Paint / Burn-off

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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. 

Your Role at Baxter

This is where my hands make life-sustaining products

As a Manufacturing Technician – Paint/Burn‑Off, you will support manufacturing operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, calibrating, and repairing production and metrology equipment to improve uptime and ensure quality and compliance. You will perform preventative and corrective maintenance, coordinate calibration activities, document results, assist with equipment validation and new product introductions, and collaborate with Engineering and Quality partners. You will also contribute to SOP development, lean manufacturing initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts while ensuring all work is performed in accordance with established procedures.

Your Team

You will join a collaborative manufacturing operations team focused on supporting paint and burn‑off processes in a regulated production environment. Working alongside technicians, engineers, quality partners, and external vendors, the team emphasizes teamwork, problem-solving, and continuous improvement to ensure equipment reliability, process stability, and compliance. Strong communication, technical collaboration, and a shared commitment to safety and operational excellence define the team culture.

What we offer from Day One

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• 160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays (Part-Time will be prorated based on the hours you work)
• 401K match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

What You'll Be Doing

• Responsible for maintaining production equipment and performing any general maintenance in order to increase production uptime
• Provide a high level of problem-solving, diagnostic, and repair of plant equipment and equipment components which include: pressure gauges, flow meters, pneumatic circuits, valves, label printers, and other production equipment
• Using hand tools, reassemble instruments and replace components as needed Communicate status of open issues
• Serve as a technical resource on metrology issues and assist with development and implementation of technically defensible calibration procedures
• Coordinate calibration and preventative maintenance activities and maintain records to ensure proper documentation; interpret calibration results and troubleshoot any issues related to calibration
• Work with calibration vendors for on-site and off-site calibrations, equipment repairs, and purchasing.
• Test equipment set-up and validations (IQs, OQs, PQs).
• Participate in new product introduction, setting up new production areas
• Collaborate with Engineering as needed. Assist in writing new or revised Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Participate in lean manufacturing activities and initiatives, such as 6S, visual management, kaizen, and provide improvement ideas.
• Ensures all tasks are performed in compliance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures.
• This role may include additional duties as business needs change. Responsibilities may evolve with or without notice to support safe and efficient operations.

What You'll Bring

• Associates degree in Engineering, Technology, Automotive, Electronics, or related technical subject area preferred and or 3 or more years of experience
• Electrical and mechanical competence with a minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience repairing electromechanical systems
• Medical Device or Pharma Manufacturing experience is preferred
• Software proficiency (MES, ERP, Excel VBAs, LabView, etc.) desired
• Familiarity with PFMEAs
• Technical writing skills
• Experience using precision measuring equipment
• Knowledge of Calibration/Metrology process and requirements with an ability to deal with moderately complex processes and procedures
• Ability to interpret technical documents including drawings, specifications, diagrams, PFMEA’s
• Collaboration, attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Physical Requirements

• Position requires being able to lift up to 50 lbs and to stand and work at two-hour minimum intervals
• Position requires standing and walking for longer periods of time

Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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 employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $54,400 - $74,800 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and 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. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

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Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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