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Baxter International

Global provider of medical care products

Operator 3 - Machine 5

Machine & Process OperationPosted on Oct 28
Full-timeAibonito, Puerto Rico

About the Job

Requirements

  • A technical degree, associate degree, or equivalent studies in mechanics, electronics, or die-cutting, and 0–1 years of experience in mechanics, electronics, die-cutting, or a related activity involving automatic or semiautomatic equipment.
  • Knowledge of measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and rulers.
  • Ability to prioritize work, analyze equipment malfunctions, identify possible causes and solutions, detect process-parameter deviations, stop machinery if needed, make corrections, or obtain assistance for corrections.
  • Availability to work other shifts and overtime when required by the department supervisor.
  • Ability to follow instructions and procedures and work with minimal supervision.
  • Communication skills in English and Spanish.
  • Ability to perform medium physical work: occasionally exert 20–50 pounds of force, frequently exert 10–25 pounds, and/or constantly exert more than 10 pounds to lift, carry, push, pull, and move objects.

Responsibilities

  • Operate automatic and/or semiautomatic manufacturing machinery and make adjustments and repairs as needed to achieve optimal performance and productivity.
  • Operate manufacturing machinery within the operating parameters established by procedures, specifications, and safety and environmental regulations.
  • Observe manufacturing processes and electromechanical equipment control panels; adjust controls or perform repairs when needed, and report machine or equipment conditions that may affect proper operation.
  • Supply materials to assigned machines; inspect, package, and document materials according to plant procedures; coordinate and monitor material use in department areas.
  • Perform code-change setups according to equipment manuals and product specifications and procedures.
  • Meet departmental operating standards, including production, scrap, downtime, and code-change time standards.
  • Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance, including cleaning, greasing, and lubricating machinery.
  • Perform preventive maintenance within established timeframes according to applicable standard operating procedures.
  • Maintain and secure provided tools.
  • Consult and actively participate with Automation, Process and Products Engineering, and/or Quality personnel in manufacturing-process analysis to identify improvement opportunities, including attending meetings, participating in process-improvement activities, and documenting required project information.
  • Document required information manually, such as checker charts, and/or electronically, such as POMS and MMS 3, including parameters, lots, and production data.
  • Maintain written or graphical records of production, downtime, setup time, and other machine indicators to monitor productivity or identify trends.
  • Inspect and evaluate materials and products to detect or prevent defects before materials are used or finished products are removed.
  • Keep the work area clean, organized, and free of hazards, and participate in initiatives such as SOL 5’s (Safety, Order, and Cleanliness).
  • Comply with company, environmental, health, and safety rules and use required safety equipment, including goggles and gloves.

About the Company

Baxter International

Global provider of medical care products

Baxter International develops and manufactures medical products and equipment for hospitals and blood banks. Its products include sterile IV solutions and blood storage containers; innovations like the Transfuso-Vac extended blood shelf life, and a plastic blood bag helped shape modern blood banking. The company differs from competitors through a long track record of sterile manufacturing, blood-storage innovations, and strategic mergers that broaden its product portfolio. Its goal is to provide reliable, safe medical products that support patient care and hospital operations worldwide.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Deerfield, IL
Founded
1931

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