Maintenance Technician I
Manufacturing$64k–$88k/yrFull-time
About the role
Support plant production through solving, maintenance, and repairs of manufacturing and facilities equipment, fixtures, and systems through preventative maintenance procedures and root cause analysis.
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.
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. Some machining, welding, tooling experience preferred.
- 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.
Qualifications
- 3-5 years of prior maintenance experience on automate manufacturing machines/equipment.
Skills
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and well-being benefits including medical and dental coverage starting on day one.
- Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
- Financial and retirement benefits including the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP).
- 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.
- Commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits.
Pay
The estimated base salary for this position is $64,000 - $88,000 annually.
Schedule
Full-time position.