Technician Manufacturing, Fill & Pack (Rotating shifts)

Baxter International Inc.•Guayama, PR

About The Position

Maintain Fill & Pack equipment in optimal condition to assure normal operation of the packaging line during filling and packaging activities for liquid anesthetics and other company products. Work in compliance with cGMP, FDA regulations, safety requirements, and Baxter Health Care Standard Operating Procedures. The role also performs manufacturing operations, operates production equipment, supports line efficiency, and helps ensure equipment reliability and product/equipment qualification.

Requirements

Ability to read and understand English and Spanish.
Ability to operate electronic equipment and automatic and semi-automatic equipment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Comprehensive knowledge of cGMP, FDA, and EHS regulations.
Computer literacy, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to interpret and apply maintenance, repair, inspection, and compliance codes and standards.
Ability to interpret and convert units of measure, including temperature, pressure, flow, area, mass, distance, and volume.
Mathematical ability to perform basic arithmetic and calculate percentages, and to use a calculator or other associated electronic equipment.
Ability to follow written procedures and verbal instructions and communicate by telephone, fax, or shortwave radio.
Basic pneumatic and hydraulic knowledge.
Ability to understand technical drawings.
Basic machine, software-platform, and equipment troubleshooting skills.
Knowledge of power distribution systems.
Electrical work experience or certification.
Knowledge of TPM (Total Predictive Maintenance) and TPR (Total Process Reliability).
Knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLC).
Technical diploma or associate degree.
Three to five years of experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair production-line machinery to maintain normal packaging-line operations, and follow the maintenance department’s spare-parts inventory system.
Assist Fill and Pack operators with minor troubleshooting and adjustments to increase line efficiency.
Maintain and make software changes to programmable logic controllers installed in packaging equipment; report unrepairable machinery or equipment, diagnose problems, and implement applicable corrective actions.
Train Fill and Pack setup operators and mechanics in minor troubleshooting and adjustments.
Assist with engineering trials and product/equipment qualification, and attend factory acceptance test activities at equipment supplier facilities.
Serve as backup to the Lead Technician during absences or vacations.
Document equipment repairs in work orders and perform preventive maintenance on Fill and Pack equipment according to SOPs and production requirements.
Perform manufacturing operations and operate equipment or machinery in accordance with standard operating procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Good Documentation Practices.
Operate all stations on packaging lines and perform associated clerical activities.
Participate in the Emergency Response Brigade and attend required training and medical surveillance.

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage starting on day one.
Basic life, accident, short-term disability, long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employee contributions and company matching.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Educational assistance programs.
Paid holidays and 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.