Job Description

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.

Saving and Sustaining Lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. Every role at Baxter contributes to improving outcomes for patients around the world. As a Technician, Orbiter, you will play an important role in supporting the production of high-quality medical devices by ensuring orbiter equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably.

This is an opening for a hands-on technical professional. They enjoy troubleshooting equipment, solving problems, and working in a fast-paced manufacturing setting passionate about quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operate orbiter machines in accordance with established procedures and production requirements.
• Monitor equipment performance and make adjustments to support optimal machine operation.
• Perform routine maintenance activities including cleaning, inspections, lubrication, and component replacement.
• Support preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and maximize equipment reliability.
• Diagnose and tackle mechanical and electrical equipment issues.
• Perform repairs and adjustments to restore equipment to proper operating condition.
• Document maintenance activities, solving efforts, and repair outcomes accurately.
• Ensure orbiter equipment consistently produces high-quality medical devices that meet Baxter quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct quality inspections and equipment checks to verify performance within established parameters.
• Identify and escalate quality concerns while supporting corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with production, maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to support manufacturing operations.
• Provide technical guidance and support related to orbiter equipment operation and maintenance.
• Assist with training team members on equipment procedures and best practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Support Baxter’s Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) programs and contribute to a zero-harm workplace culture.
• Follow all GMP, FDA, ISO, and safety procedures while ensuring consistency with company policies and laws.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma. Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing experience, preferably within medical device or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, schematics, blueprints, and diagrams.
• Experience working with manufacturing equipment and repair techniques.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and maintenance management systems.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience supporting production equipment within a manufacturing or medical device environment.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs and continuous improvement practices.
• Demonstrated proficiency operating within a production work center or flow line environment.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to production equipment, moderate to high noise levels, and varying temperatures.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and repetitive hand movements required.
• Ability to lift materials and equipment in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including hearing protection, gloves, and safety glasses.
• Collaborative team-based environment focused on safety, quality, and operational excellence.

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 our employees, and we strive to be more open with our pay practices. To that end, this position has an hourly pay rate of $21.00. The pay rate is based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location.

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 | Baxter

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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