Technician, Orbiter (Saturday and Sunday 6am-6pm & Monday and Tuesday 6:30 am-3:00pm)

About the role

This is where your technical expertise helps create life-sustaining products. As an Orbiter Technician within our Manufacturing team, you will be responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting specialized orbiter equipment used in the production of medical cuffs. In this critical role, you will help ensure production equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably while maintaining the high-quality standards required for medical device manufacturing. Working closely with production, maintenance, engineering, and quality teams, you will perform routine and preventive maintenance activities, diagnose equipment issues, implement repairs, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Operate orbiter machines according to established procedures and manufacturing requirements.
• Maintain optimal operation by monitoring machine performance and making adjustments.
• Perform routine maintenance activities including cleaning, lubrication, inspection, and replacement of worn components.
• Develop and support preventive maintenance activities to minimize equipment downtime.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions and performance issues.
• Perform repairs, adjustments, and corrective actions to restore equipment to operational standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, repair reports, and equipment documentation.
• Provide technical support to production teams regarding equipment operation and maintenance.
• Assist in training operators and technicians on equipment operation and maintenance procedures.
• Partner with Engineering and Maintenance teams on equipment upgrades and performance improvements.
• Conduct quality checks and inspections to verify compliance with product and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and resolve equipment-related bottlenecks impacting production efficiency.
• Participate in cross-training initiatives and support operational flexibility across the production area.
• Collaborate with team members and cross-functional partners to achieve production goals.
• Support a Zero Harm culture by following environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Report hazards, near misses, incidents, and quality issues promptly.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, and company quality standards.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in medical device or regulated manufacturing production.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, diagrams, and blueprints.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with orbiter equipment components and repair techniques.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with maintenance management systems is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated proficiency within manufacturing work centers and production operations.

Qualifications

• Frequent lifting and carrying of objects up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds with assistance or proper lifting equipment.
• Standing and walking for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, and pulling materials, tools, and equipment.
• Performing repetitive hand and finger movements requiring significant manual dexterity.
• Inspecting equipment and reading technical documentation with close visual acuity.
• Color vision may be required to identify color-coded components, wiring, indicators, and safety signals.
• Working in environments with moderate to high noise levels while utilizing appropriate PPE.

Skills

• Technical knowledge of orbiter equipment components and repair techniques.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with maintenance management systems.

Benefits

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 salary range for this position is $40,000 - $50,000. We may pay more or less than the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on 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):

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles.
• Health and well-being benefits including 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 including 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.
• 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 including 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.