Equipment Maintenance Technician

Baxter International Inc.•Round Lake, IL

5d•$52,800 - $72,600•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Not allergic to Penicillin and Cephalosporin or their related products and minerals.
High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
Ability to read & understand electrical, mechanical and pneumatic drawings.
Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Must be able to work with limited supervision.
Strong teamwork and communication skills, both verbally and written.
Good documentation skills and practices.
Strong computer skills.
Customer oriented.
Work safely and effectively under stressful conditions.
Skilled in MS Word, MS Excel and Maximo or similar CMMS.
Desire to broaden knowledge and improve skill level is imperative.
Visual acuity 20/25 Near Vision with or without corrective vision required.
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.

Nice To Haves

Technical certifications a plus.
Associates degree in a technical discipline or above a plus.
3 or more years manufacturing systems experience preferred.
2 or more years of manufacturing systems experience with Associates degree.
1 or more year of manufacturing systems experience with a Bachelor’s degree.
Prior experience working in an FDA regulated environment preferred.
Develop strong troubleshooting skills.
Develop a good understanding of programmable logic controllers.
Experience with energy management, conservation and sustainability projects.

Responsibilities

Providing a high level of maintenance support for all equipment in the Galaxy filling process.
Maintaining equipment in all areas of the Mix, Fill and Finishing complexes at the Drug Delivery and Penicillin facilities.
Ensuring manufacturing lines are well maintained and ready to run during planned production time.
Providing on time PM completion, constant monitoring during production to spot and solve issues before they affect production.
Providing a high level of troubleshooting ability to repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
Providing service on an emergency basis, including overtime, weekends and during plant shutdowns.
Becoming familiar with corporate specifications and plant SOP’s governing the operation of the Galaxy process and local GMP.
Adhering to all plant safety rules and directing others in the proper application of plant safety.
Driving innovation and continuous improvement, able to work independently and closely with manufacturing, engineering and quality groups to resolve issues.
Supporting Sr. Field Service Technicians and Lead Maintenance Technicians with scheduling and timely PM completion.
Lifting up to 100 pounds on a periodic basis.
Walking and traveling between Drug Delivery and Penicillin buildings throughout all seasons.
Looking for ways to improve their knowledge and skill set through additional training and taking a proactive role in safe work practices and leading by example.
Pointing out unsafe conditions and practices to others and supporting the C2S initiative.
Understanding corporate specifications and plant SOP’s governing the operation of the Galaxy process and local GMP.
Monitoring assigned manufacturing lines and communicating with manufacturing to reduce down time.
Reviewing current PMs, verifying parts are in stock and completing PMs on time.
Building and rebuilding machine assemblies.
Communicating equipment issues and work status to supervision, manufacturing, and management per the plant’s Stop and Fix guidelines.
Initiating work orders using the Maximo CMMS system.
Performing PM work and assigning work related to the Galaxy process when work is required to maintain equipment reliability and efficiency.
Ensuring proper and timely completion of related documentation.
Noting in Maximo or other downtime tracking method any problems, breakdowns or alarms related to all equipment.
Initiating a work order, and additional documentation required to resolve the issue.
Reviewing equipment trends related to the issues and supporting efforts to eliminate reoccurring problems.
Sharing knowledge and training less experienced technicians in the Galaxy process and all related equipment including safety, 6S, PM’s associated with the RLD and RLN facilities.
Learning to handle robots in all normal production modes, troubleshooting and identifying problems related to robots, machine output and quality defects as they occur.
Soliciting help from Lead technicians and engineering assistance when needed.
Performing all other duties as assigned.
Adhering to the Baxter Code of Conduct.
Maintaining 100% on time completion of all required training.

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage that start on day one
Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Educational assistance programs
Paid holidays
Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
Family and medical leaves of absence
Paid parental leave
Commuting benefits
Employee Discount Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Childcare benefits