Maintenance Technician I

Baxter International Inc. • Winton, CA

2d • $64,000 - $88,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Support plant production through solving, maintenance, and repairs of manufacturing and facilities equipment, fixtures, and systems through preventative maintenance procedures and root cause analysis.

Requirements

• Must have good written and verbal communication skills (ability to read, write and speak fluent English) and understanding of cGMP regulations.
• Good procedural writing skills.
• Good computer skills (Microsoft Windows based software, email, Microsoft Office Suite, internet sites, and PDFs).
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Maximo preferred.
• Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLC) systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Omron). SCADA/EMS/BMS experience preferred.
• Experience with motor controls, variable speed/variable frequency drives, servos, stepper motors, high speed packaging equipment, pneumatic systems.
• Candidate must be capable of reading and working with electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, building drawings, and part diagrams.
• Working knowledge of photo eyes/sensors, limit switches, proximity sensors, temperature controllers, inkjet printers, and vision systems (Cognex, Keyence preferred).
• Experience performing maintenance and solving of high-speed manufacturing/packaging equipment, including pick-and-place systems, conveyors, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, continuous inkjet printing systems, ultrasonic welders, extrusion equipment, rubber processing equipment.
• Experience working on facility equipment, including compressed air systems, vacuum systems, HVAC equipment, RO water systems.
• 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 special garments.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn due to safety requirements.
• 3-5 years of prior maintenance experience on automate manufacturing machines/equipment.
• 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

• Maximo preferred.
• SCADA/EMS/BMS experience preferred.
• Cognex, Keyence preferred.
• Some machining, welding, tooling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fixes, repairs, and performs preventative maintenance on medical device manufacturing equipment, hydraulics, pneumatic systems, motor and machine controls, electrical systems, and electronics.
• 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 always, and is 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 Good Documentation Practices (GDP) as always outlined by Baxter policies and procedures.
• Document all work in CMMS as required.
• Responsible to maintain spare parts inventory of their assigned area.
• Strict consistency 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 and operational excellence.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed