Machine Tool Technician - Baxter : Job Details

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.

Your Role at Baxter

This is where my hands make life-sustaining products

You are driven by the knowledge that the products you help make saves and sustain lives. You can move quickly, address questions, and encourage teammates, all while getting quality products out on time. You are calm, positive, and a key part of a fast-paced environment that emphasizes camaraderie and teamwork. As a Tool Technician, you are happiest when you are moving, and we will not disappoint!

Baxter is known for its speed and high-quality product. Our manufacturing operations are around-the-clock to meet the needs of our customers. Our high-caliber talent works through the challenges at hand while pushing toward meeting client order needs. Different shift assignments allow for flexibility and safety.

Your team

Baxter is focused on saving and sustaining lives by manufacturing high-quality products. We strive to create quality products for our customers each day.

Delivering life-saving products is about getting them right, and attention to detail is how we make sure we meet that challenge. We are a team that supports each other throughout each shift. Working together in a supportive and open culture makes our processes evolve for the better and engages our workforce.

What You'll Be Doing

• Build new tools, dies, fixture and parts from blueprints, sketches, reference parts or instructions.• Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearance of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers and dial indictors.• Set up and operate conventional or computer numerically controlled machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, grinders, welders and drill presses.• Initiate and perform preventive maintenance on tool and dies to keep them in working order.• Fit and assemble parts to make, repair or modify dies, fixtures and tools.• Perform repairs on dies, fixtures and tools.• Support production by making new tooling in a timely, precise manner.• Work with production on all tooling issues.• Modify tooling and weld fixtures.• Support 6S and CI projects.• Support safety projects.

What You'll Bring

• High School diploma or equivalent experience and 18-24 months of vocational training in tool and die making (not required but preferred).• Ability to use precision measuring equipment• Two years' experience building tools and dies preferred. • Knowledge of Proto-Trac Mills, machines and tools, including their designs, uses, maintenance and repair

• Toolmaking knowledge• Analytical ability• Good judgement skills• Math proficiency• Communication skills: reading, writing• Ability to read blueprints• Ability to identify problems and propose solutions

Applicants must be authorized to work for any 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 $46,400 - $69,600 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. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, commission, and/or long-term incentive. 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.

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. EEO is the Law EEO is the law - Poster Supplement Pay Transparency Policy

Reasonable AccommodationsBaxter 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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