Maintenance Technician - HVAC

Baxter International Inc.•Marion, NC

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. Your Role at Baxter 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. Your Team 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. What we offer from Day One 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

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 discipline (i.e. Industrial Maintenance)

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
Other Duties as Assigned