Maintenance Technician

Overview

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. 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, 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.

Your role at Baxter

• The Maintenance Technician I is a Salaried Non-Exempt position which ensures safe and efficient operation of plant manufacturing equipment through hands-on maintenance and maintenance-related initiatives. Support plant production through troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs of manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and systems through preventative maintenance procedures and root cause analysis.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and performs preventative maintenance on medical IV solution, filling and packaging manufacturing equipment, hydraulics, pneumatic systems, motor and machine controls, electrical systems, robotics and electronics.
• Use a drawing package, multimeter and other diagnostic equipment to resolve electrical issues.
• Resolves issues related to equipment, process, compliance; performs unscheduled maintenance and responds to trouble calls in a timely manner.
• Performs daily preventative maintenance tasks to ensure equipment is operational.
• Works in a safe manner, trained in Arc Flash, Lock Out Tag Out, Basic Electrical Safety, Ladder Safety, and other plant programs.
• Ensure work order system, maintenance, and facility procedures are followed and completed properly, including pre-approvals and signoffs. Follows GDP as outlined by Baxter policies and procedures. Document all work in CMMS as required.
• Strict adherence to environmental health and safety (EHS) and manufacturing SOP, policies, and procedures to ensure safe and quality products are always produced.
• Works with EHS to ensure compliance with global requirements.
• Performs modification, upgrades, and new installation of equipment and machinery.
• Participates in department and site continuous improvement projects.
• All other tasks assigned as required to support plant production.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred technical school training.
• 1-2 years of prior maintenance experience on automated manufacturing machines/equipment.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS);
  Maximo preferred.
• Familiar with programmable logic controllers (PLC) systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Omron). SCADA/EMS/BMS experience preferred.
• Experience with motor controls, VFDs, servos, stepper motors, high-speed packaging equipment, pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and work with electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, building drawings, and part diagrams.
• Working knowledge of sensors, temperature controllers, inkjet printers, and vision systems (Cognex, Keyence preferred).
• Experience with maintenance and troubleshooting of high-speed manufacturing/filling and packaging equipment, including pick-and-place systems, conveyors, pneumatic/hydraulic systems, and continuous inkjet printing systems.
• Good written and verbal communication skills (English) and understanding of cGMP regulations. Good procedural writing skills.
• Good computer skills (Windows, email, Microsoft Office, internet, PDFs).
• Electrical knowledge and experience with AC/DC motors and drives, electrical systems up to 480V 3-Phase, relays, switches, sensors, solenoids, servo motors, low voltage systems.
• Incumbent must work in a clean room environment, wearing PPE due to safety requirements.

• Working around moving equipment.
• Ability to work in controlled environments with required dress/gowning; safety glasses, ear protection, hairnet, beard cover, isolation mask, gown, hood, boots or shoe covers, face shield, and disposable gloves may be required.
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