Maintenance Technician I

Baxter•Marion, NC

23d

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

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 (Cognex, Keyence preferred).
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.
This position involves working around moving equipment.
Must be able to work in 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.
The position requires the ability to individually lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to bend/stoop, squat, climb, 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.
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

Preferred Technical school training.
Maximo preferred.
SCADA/EMS/BMS experience 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.
Use 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.
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.
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, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching.
We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and 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.
Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits.