Calibration Technician

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• 5 or more years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated judgment and initiative in problem resolution.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of instrument capabilities/limitations and factors affecting their use is preferred.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We cannot sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa.
• US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

Benefits

Additional Information

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. At Baxter Healthcare Corporation, your efforts directly contribute to improving healthcare. Our Cleveland, MS site employs advanced technology and automation to manufacture essential healthcare products. As a Calibration Technician, you will be vital in maintaining the perfect functioning of our equipment and tools, supporting the success of our varied and ambitious product ranges. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Perform complex maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, calibration, and repair on various circuits, components, analytical equipment, and instruments for both laboratory and manufacturing settings. Prepare technical reports, conduct trend analysis on equipment and processes, and assess the acceptability of products and processes using data analysis and specifications. Follow calibration procedures for instruments and equipment, ensuring adherence to relevant operational guidelines. Build and maintain equipment files for each piece of test/manufacturing equipment requiring calibration. Set up standards and special-purpose laboratory equipment to test, evaluate, and calibrate other instruments and test equipment. Apply complex formulas to solve problems in measurements and calibrations. Support engineers in assessing plans and procedures to uphold the precision accuracy of measuring, recording, and indicating instruments and equipment. Examine failures and assess the suitability of products and processes, ensuring all tasks are carried out according to SOPs. Document investigation findings and assist with the development and implementation of technically defensible calibration procedures. Follow procedures for performing steam sterilization studies for sterilization vessels. Train fellow employees in the calibration department to allow for cross-training of responsibilities. Communicate with vendors and send out purchase orders for items that are externally calibrated. Serve as a technical resource on metrology issues and assist in coordinating and scheduling the routine preventative maintenance of the department and calibration technicians.

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