HVAC Maintenance Technician

Baxter International Inc.•Marion, NC

10d•$52,800 - $63,800•Onsite

About The Position

This is where we make life-saving products. The HVAC Technician, Maintenance - Manufacturing is a Salaried Non-Exempt position which contributes to our mission of saving and sustaining lives by ensuring safe and efficient operation of plant manufacturing equipment through hands on maintenance and maintenance related initiatives. Shift: Sunday - Thursday 7pm - 3am. Baxter is focused on saving and sustaining lives by finding solutions to complex problems. Each day, the manufacturing team strives to create quality products for our customers—and are sometimes met with unforeseen issues to tackle. The high-caliber talent at Baxter meets these challenges head-on, as a team, to create products with the customer's needs top-of-mind.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
Must be at least 18 years of age
The ability to get you universal HVAC certification within 6 months of taking the position
Minimum of 5 years of mechanical systems repair, industrial maintenance or equivalent is required
Must have basic English written and oral communication skills adequate to communicate with other team members
Understand verbal and written safety and quality instructions and read and comprehend written work instructions including words and drawings
Must be able to perform basic mathematics
Basic computer skills required
Well organized
Self-motivated to achieve goals and require little supervision
Ability to develop a concept from general requirements
The position requires the ability to individually lift and carry up to 50 pounds
The position requires an individual to clime and crawl in tight spaces
Must be able to bend/stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level, reach at or below shoulder level, twist and bend at the neck, twist and bend at the waist and balance
Normal visual acuity is necessary including the ability to distinguish colors.

Nice To Haves

Universal HVAC certificate
Associates degree in a technical related field (i.e. Industrial Maintenance)
Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Responsibilities

Directly supports PMT, TPM, and energy reduction activities through team membership, innovative thinking, and completion of assigned projects.
Coordinate with Engineering and perform equipment modifications to include the required change control documentation (CMR/EWR)
Involved in safety solutions
Act as a resource in B-4 mechanic and manufacturing operator skill training.
Understand the use of predictive maintenance tools - Develop opportunities to use predictive tools by attending training and then training others in Laser Alignment - Vibration Analysis – Infrared – Ultrasonic
Develop tools (jigs) for standard equipment checks
Preventative Maintenance generation and or refinement of existing PMs
Analyze machine failures for root cause and implement corrective actions
Assist in annual inspections
Monitor parts spending and reliability trends
Use a laptop to communicate with PLCs and Servos to diagnose issues
Use a drawing package, multi-meter and other diagnostic equipment to determine electrical issues
Diagnose mechanical wear, alignment, adjustment, and setup issues
Develop standard work for troubleshooting and setups/changeovers
Ability to use a standard set of HVAC gages to fix and or charge a unit.
New Equipment installs – works with engineers, vendors, and equipment suppliers
Installation support – act as lead technician on floor, advising central maintenance and other supporting groups
Factory acceptance testing – works with engineer and quality to accept new equipment which could include being willing to travel with overnight stays for factory acceptance and training
Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (Pro) for maintenance related SOPs
Proficient in CMR, EWR, Cleaning reports, and other equipment related documentation as applicable to the area
Advise the supervisor and take appropriate action if any safety, quality or discrepancy issues occur
Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles
Learn, understand and apply rigorous quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
This position requires the ability to work in tight or confined spaces
This position involves working around moving equipment
Can include working in a Class I, Class II, Class III or Class IV Controlled Environment which may include the following dress/gowning requirements: safety glasses, ear plugs, hairnet, beard cover, isolation mask, gown, hood, boots or shoe covers, face shield, insulated gloves and disposable gloves
Overtime is worked as required.
Some job duties are performed on a rotating basis.
Due to the nature of this position, the ability to work most holidays, some weekends and plant shut down periods is required.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
401K match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
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
time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave
commuting benefits
the Employee Discount Program
the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
childcare benefits