Senior Technician, Facilities

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Take a proactive role in safe work practices and lead by example.
• Able to understand plant and corporate SOPs related to facility critical systems, equipment, local GMP and GDP.
• Responsible for daily checks and maintenance activities in the facility areas.
• Conducts preventive and planned maintenance activities as required.
• Responsible for knowing and following all safety and compliance requirements and maintaining cleanliness within work area.
• Follows written instructions such as standard operating procedures and preventive maintenance instructions and performs proper record keeping following Good Documentation Practices (GDP) including accurate and timely documentation.
• Troubleshoots, repairs and maintains a wide range of equipment, such as: boilers, air compressor, stills, air handlers, motors, programmable logic controller (PLC) systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley, etc.), temperature controllers, variable speed drives, and electrical systems up to 480v, 3ph.
• Performs tasks such as equipment relocations, crating or uncrating of parts, mechanical adjustments and alignments, identifying and ordering of spare parts, documenting all work, clean-up before leaving job, attending relevant training and meetings.
• Participates continuous improvement projects and upgrades.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Associates degree in technical discipline or above a plus.
• 3 or more years maintenance experience preferred.
• 2 or more years of maintenance experience with related Associates degree.
• 1 or more year of maintenance experience with related Bachelor degree.
• Prior experience working in an FDA regulated environment preferred.
• Show an active interest in self-improvement and training, including in maintenance techniques and new equipment technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Maximo preferred.
• Electrical knowledge and experience with AC/DC motors and drives, electrical systems up to 480V 3-phase, relays, switches, sensors, valves, and servo motors.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical drawings, flowcharts, and/or other technical drawings.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to implement energy improvement projects.
• Light machining skills not required but a plus.
• Visual Acuity 20/25 Near Vision with or without corrective vision required.

Qualifications

• A candidate must not be allergic to Penicillin and Cephalosporin or their related products and minerals.
• Must not be colorblind.

Skills

• Basic hand tools and electrical meters.
• Good documentation skills and strong computer skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to implement energy improvement projects.
• Light machining skills not required but a plus.
• Visual Acuity 20/25 Near Vision with or without corrective vision required.

Benefits

We understand that compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $60,000 - $90,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

Pay

The estimated base salary for this position is $60,000 - $90,000 annually.

Schedule

12 hour day shift, 7:00am to 7:30pm.

Application Instructions

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.