Operator, Subassembly

Company: Baxter
Location: Marion
Posted on: May 16, 2022

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.

Job Description

Position: Subassembly Operator

Shift: 5th (7am-7pm)

Position Summary

The Subassembly Operator is an Hourly Non-Exempt position which contributes to our mission of saving and sustaining lives by supplying and operating machines that produce components used in the manufacturing of flexible containers which hold IV therapies, premixed drugs, renal therapies and other sterile solutions, in addition to inspecting and performing quality checks on the finished components. The components manufactured are frangibles, injection sites, membranes and enhanced closures.

Essential Job Duties

* Operate, monitor and make minor adjustments as necessary to subassembly machinery
* Load and replenish production supplies (i.e. tubing, membrane tape) 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 a sample of the finished components and ensure that the quality standards have been met
* Package the finished components and stage them for transfer to Kiefel or Filling
* Test, inspect and package Inter-Plant Shipping Orders (IPSO)
* Document required information on manufacturing logs and/or POMS system
* Investigate, identify and correct or escalate any inefficiency in the machine's performance
* Multitask and keep pace with several machines at once
* Execute a machine changeover when assigned
* Perform and document scheduled cleaning activities
* Notify the supervisor and take appropriate action if any safety, quality, mechanical or discrepancy issues occur
* Learn, understand and apply rigorous quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
* Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles including maintaining and securing provided tools.



Work Environment

* In a Class II Controlled Environment which includes the following dress/gowning requirements: safety glasses or goggles, ear plugs, hairnet, beard cover, gown, shoe covers and gloves (additional PPE required when cleaning).
* Constant or intermittent exposure to elevated levels of noise
* Involves working around equipment and powerful machinery
* Requires occasionally working with chemical cleaners and disinfectants

Required Qualifications

* High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
* Must be at least 18 years of age
* 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 as well as basic hand tools.
* Must have basic computer skills

Preferred Qualifications

* One year of manufacturing experience.
* CRC (Career Readiness Certification) at the Silver Level.

Physical Requirements

* Requires the ability to stand/walk continuously throughout the shift.
* Requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
* Normal visual acuity is necessary
* Must be able to climb on a ladder, reach about shoulder level, reach at or below shoulder level, twist and end at the neck, twist and bend at the waist, squat and balance.

Other Duties Assigned

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Overtime is worked as required.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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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Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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