Spec, Reconditioning
Baxter International Inc.
Summary
As a Reconditioning Specialist, you are responsible for restoring, repairing, and upgrading medical beds and related equipment to ensure they meet quality, safety, and performance standards before being returned to customers. You will diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues, perform disassembly and reassembly of equipment, install product upgrades, and complete cosmetic repairs such as sanding and painting. In addition, you will support inventory management, material handling, product inspections, and manufacturing operations while maintaining compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Job description
Your Team
The Reconditioning Team is responsible for extending the life of Baxter medical equipment through repair, refurbishment, testing, and quality assurance. Team members work collaboratively to troubleshoot equipment, perform upgrades and modifications, manage inventory, and ensure products are restored to like-new condition. The team partners closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Materials Management, and Logistics to support customer needs, maintain production schedules, and deliver safe, reliable products. Together, the team plays a critical role in supporting sustainability initiatives, reducing waste, and providing customers with high-quality reconditioned medical equipment.
What You'll Be Doing
- Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repair.
- Installation of upgrade kits and product modifications.
- Perform cosmetic repairs (ie: sanding / painting).
- Cleaning and disinfecting of used beds and components.
- Disassembly and reassembly of beds and components.
- Packing of various finished products.
- Perform material handling duties including loading/unloading of trucks.
- Computerized labor reporting & inventory control transactions.
- Troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment, tools, and fixtures.
- Retrofit and rework of various new products and components.
- Perform various visual and mechanical inspections of products and components.
- Record keeping and maintenance of various production reports.
- Adhere to all safety and environmental policies, and procedures.
- Adhere to all regulatory compliance policies and procedures.
What You'll Bring
- High School Diploma or (GED) General Education Degree.
- Required to acquire and hold a valid CDL license and have the ability to move trucks and trailers safely and efficiently from one location to another.
- May be required to acquire a powered industrial vehicle (PIV) certification and operate forklifts and/or other industrial vehicles.
- May be required to acquire a weld certification through internal company weld school and perform occasional weld repairs on damaged products.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Strong mechanical skill and dexterity
- Ability to learn and perform a wide range of activities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work unsupervised.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and draw accurate conclusions based on available information.
- Occasional bending, crouching, kneeling, twisting, reaching, and grasping.
- Ability to physically move bed frames.
- Ability to enter and exit high profile vehicles.
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively in extreme cold and/or extreme heat.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or (GED) General Education Degree.
- Required to acquire and hold a valid CDL license and have the ability to move trucks and trailers safely and efficiently from one location to another.
- May be required to acquire a powered industrial vehicle (PIV) certification and operate forklifts and/or other industrial vehicles.
- May be required to acquire a weld certification through internal company weld school and perform occasional weld repairs on damaged products.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Strong mechanical skill and dexterity
- Ability to learn and perform a wide range of activities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work unsupervised.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and draw accurate conclusions based on available information.
- Occasional bending, crouching, kneeling, twisting, reaching, and grasping.
- Ability to physically move bed frames.
- Ability to enter and exit high profile vehicles.
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively in extreme cold and/or extreme heat.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Life insurance
- Accident insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Business travel accident insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Educational assistance
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Family and medical leave
- Paid parental leave
- Commuting benefits
- Employee Discount Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Childcare benefits
Company overview
Baxter International Inc. is an American multinational healthcare company headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, founded in 1931. As a leading global medical device manufacturer, Baxter specializes in developing and producing essential medical products for treating chronic and acute medical conditions. The company operates across three primary business segments: Medical Products and Therapies, Healthcare Systems and Technologies, and Pharmaceuticals. Baxter's extensive product portfolio includes intravenous (IV) solutions, infusion pumps, dialysis equipment for kidney disease treatment, surgical technologies, and hospital pharmaceuticals. With approximately 38,000 employees worldwide and annual revenues exceeding $10 billion, Baxter plays a critical role in global healthcare infrastructure. The company is particularly known for its leadership in IV fluid production, manufacturing approximately 60% of the intravenous fluids used in the United States. Baxter's innovations include pioneering developments in artificial kidney technology and advanced surgical products, serving healthcare providers across more than 100 countries. The company maintains a strong commitment to research and development, investing significantly in medical technology advancements that improve patient outcomes and healthcare delivery efficiency.