Maintenance Technician I (6:45pm - 6:45am)

Baxter International Inc. • Marion, NC

8d • $46,400 - $63,800 • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician I is a Salaried Non-Exempt position which ensures safe and efficient operation of plant manufacturing equipment through hands-on maintenance and maintenance-related initiatives. This role supports plant production through troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs of manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and systems via preventative maintenance procedures and root cause analysis.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years of prior maintenance experience on automated manufacturing machines/equipment.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Familiar with programmable logic controllers (PLC) systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Omron).
• 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.
• Experience performing maintenance and troubleshooting of high-speed manufacturing/filling and packaging equipment, including pick-and-place systems, conveyors, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, continuous inkjet printing systems.
• 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).
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Technical school training.
• Maximo preferred.
• SCADA/EMS/BMS experience preferred.
• Cognex, Keyence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, repairs, and performs preventative maintenance on medical IV solution, filling and packaging manufacturing equipment, hydraulics, pneumatic systems, motor and machine controls, electrical systems, Robotics and electronics.
• Uses a drawing package, multi-meter and other diagnostic equipment to resolve electrical issues.
• 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.
• Ensures 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.
• Documents all work in CMMS as required.
• Strict adherence 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.

Benefits

• Shift flexibility to trade shifts and leverage overtime opportunities
• 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
• health and well-being benefits include 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED