Production Technician II – Molding 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. Your Role at BaxterAs a Production Technician II – Molding, you will play a critical hands-on role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality operation of injection molding processes. You will set up molds, optimize machine performance, and troubleshoot production issues to maintain validated parameters and target cycle times. This role is responsible for leading mold changeovers, supporting operators, monitoring production output, and ensuring accurate reporting of downtime, scrap, and efficiency. You will also drive continuous improvement through LEAN initiatives, 6S standards, and process management, while maintaining strict adherence to safety, GMP, and documentation requirements.
Your Team:
You will be part of a collaborative molding team committed to delivering high-quality products in a safe and efficient manufacturing environment. The team includes operators, technicians, engineers, and support groups such as Quality, Maintenance, and the Mold Shop, all working together to meet production goals and maintain compliance with regulatory standards. This team values strong communication, accountability, and continuous improvement, regularly engaging in LEAN, safety, and 6S initiatives.
What You'll Be Doing:- Perform documentation as required and follow GDP procedures.
- Operate and perform machine adjustments and maintain all equipment to meet quality and safety regulations.
- Perform and follow all safety policies including Lockout/Tagout, Personal Protective Equipment, Fall Protection and Forklift Operation.
- Set-up molds to specific mold/machine requirements, Torque clamp bolts to the specified force. Setup robots, thermolators, and workstations.
- Process all molding machines to the optimum conditions and make sure the machines are operating within validated operating parameters within target cycle time.
- Perform 6S tasks on personal toolbox and storage of molding components.
- Submit Startup and mold approval samples with documentation to begin a production run.
- Assist operators in processing and minor troubleshooting.
- Ensure that P.M.s are performed routinely on molds, molding machines, and auxiliary equipment.
- Direct and perform mold changeovers and establish cycle sheets
- Ability to perform special projects and assignments.
- Communicate effectively with department personnel and all the support groups (Quality, Mold Shop, and Maintenance) to achieve 100% cavitation on molds running.
- Monitor production to schedule and direct labor efficiency.
- Must have ability to report production, downtime and scrap. And complete communication pass-down sheets from shift to shift.
- Must perform all other duties and responsibilities as determined by supervision/management
- Must have knowledge of both plant, quality and department environmental health and safety regulations and follow said regulations accordingly.
- Must be willing to work flexible hours as required.
- Lead shift and report shift performance in the absence of Supervisor (downtime, production, scrap and lead Tier I meetings). Lead Process Management Teams, LEAN initiatives, lead 6S, safety and GMP initiatives and special projects.
- Perform 6S requirements and Conduct GMP Audits and keep the Department "Audit Ready" at all times.
- Complete all required Routsis Scientific Molding Training.
- Complete RJG Systematic I Molding certification.
- Learn, understand and apply meticulous quality standards, detailed protocols and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) SOPs, Specs, and GDPs.
- Notify the supervisor and take appropriate action if any safety, quality, mechanical or discrepancy issues occur.
- Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles.
- What You'll BringHigh School Diploma, GED or equivalent 3-5 years relevant injection molding experience is preferred
- Good mechanical proficiency and proficient computer skills.
- Ability to formulate plans and solve problems.
- Ability to make assess risks and make decisions.
- Knowledge and perform LOTO procedures.
- Ability to work flexible hours and overtime as needed.
- RJG Systematic 1 Molding Certification a plus.
- Requires the ability to push/pull up to 100 pounds and stand/walk continuously throughout the shift.
- Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds frequently throughout the shift.
- Normal visual acuity required.
- Able 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.
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 $36,800 - $46,000 annually. 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.
Other Duties as 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.
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 | BaxterEqual Employment Opportunity
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