Sr Facility Maintenance Technician - Days

Baxter International Inc.•Round Lake, IL

3d•$60,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Sr. Facility Maintenance Technician at Baxter, a company focused on saving and sustaining lives through healthcare innovation. The technician will be directly involved in the physical production of life-saving products, managing the balance between production timelines and quality. This is a leadership position within a high-energy manufacturing environment that prioritizes employee safety and well-being. Baxter offers opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.

Requirements

Must not be allergic to Penicillin and Cephalosporin or their related products and minerals.
Must not be colorblind.
High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
Must have experience with basic hand tools and electrical meters.
Strong troubleshooting skills.
Ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical drawings, flowcharts, and/or other technical drawings.
Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Electrical knowledge and experience with AC/DC motors and drives, electrical systems up to 480V 3-phase, relays, switches, sensors, valves, and servo motors.
Work with limited amount of supervision.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Good documentation skills and strong computer skills.
Ability to work under pressure and respond with a sense of urgency.
Ability to implement energy improvement projects.
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 un-able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Technical certifications a plus
Associates degree in technical discipline or above a plus
3 or more years maintenance experience preferred
2 or more years of maintenance experience with related Associates degree
1 or more year of maintenance experience with related Bachelor degree
Prior experience working in an FDA regulated environment preferred
Maximo preferred
Light machining skills not required but a plus.

Responsibilities

Take a proactive role in safe work practices and lead by example.
Understand plant and corporate SOPs related to facility critical systems, equipment, local GMP and GDP.
Responsible for daily checks and maintenance activities in the facility areas.
Conducts preventive and planned maintenance activities as required.
Responsible for knowing and following all safety and compliance requirements and maintaining cleanliness within work area.
Follows written instructions such as standard operating procedures and preventive maintenance instructions and performs proper record keeping following Good Documentation Practices (GDP) including accurate and timely documentation.
Trouble-shoots, repairs and maintains a wide range of equipment, such as: boilers, air compressor, stills, air handlers, motors, programmable logic controller (PLC) systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley, etc.), temperature controllers, variable speed drives, and electrical systems up to 480v, 3ph.
Performs tasks such as equipment relocations, crating or uncrating of parts, mechanical adjustments and alignments, identifying and ordering of spare parts, documenting all work, clean-up before leaving job, attending relevant training and meetings.
Participates continuous improvement projects and upgrades.
Personal protective equipment must be worn in accordance with all safety requirements.