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Baxter International Inc. · 4 hours ago

Equipment Maintenance Technician

Round Lake, Illinois

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$53K/yr - $73K/yr

3+ years exp

Baxter International Inc. is a healthcare company committed to redefining healthcare delivery. The Equipment Maintenance Technician will provide maintenance support for equipment in the Galaxy filling process, ensuring manufacturing lines are well maintained and ready for production, while also troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems.

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Responsibilities

Monitor assigned manufacturing lines and communicate with manufacturing to reduce down time

Provide a high level of troubleshooting ability to repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems

Review current PMs, verify parts are in stock and complete PMs on time

Build and rebuild machine assemblies

Communicate equipment issues and work status to supervision, manufacturing, and management per the plant’s Stop and Fix guidelines

Initiate work orders using the Maximo CMMS system

Perform PM work and assign work related to the Galaxy process when work is required to maintain equipment reliability and efficiency. Ensure proper and timely completion of related documentation

Note in Maximo or other downtime tracking method any problems, breakdowns or alarms related to all equipment. Initiate a work order, and additional documentation required to resolve the issue. Review equipment trends related to the issues and support efforts to eliminate reoccurring problems

The Maintenance Technician will share knowledge and train less experienced technicians in the Galaxy process and all related equipment including safety, 6S, PM’s associated with the RLD and RLN facilities

Learn to handle robots in all normal production modes, troubleshoot and identify problems related to robots, machine output and quality defects as they occur

Solicit help from Lead technicians and engineering assistance when needed

Perform all other duties as assigned

Adhere to the Baxter Code of Conduct

Maintain 100% on time completion of all required training

Qualification

Mechanical systemsElectrical systemsPneumatic systemsHydraulic systemsTroubleshooting skillsProgrammable logic controllersMaximo CMMSMS WordMS ExcelTeamwork skillsCommunication skillsDocumentation skills

Required

A candidate must not be allergic to Penicillin and Cephalosporin or their related products and minerals

High school diploma or GED equivalent required, technical certifications a plus

Associates degree in a technical discipline or above a plus

Ability to read & understand electrical, mechanical and pneumatic drawings

Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Develop strong troubleshooting skills

Develop a good understanding of programmable logic controllers

Must be able to work with limited supervision, have strong teamwork and communication skills, both verbally and written, good documentation skills and practices, strong computer skills, customer oriented, work safely and effectively under stressful conditions

Skilled in MS Word, MS Excel and Maximo or similar CMMS

Visual acuity 20/20 Near Vision with or without corrective vision required

Preferred

3 or more years manufacturing systems experience preferred

2 or more years of manufacturing systems experience with Associates degree

1 or more year of manufacturing systems experience with a Bachelor's degree

Prior experience working in an FDA regulated environment preferred

Experience with energy management, conservation and sustainability projects

Desire to broaden knowledge and improve skill level is imperative

Benefits

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

Paid holidays

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

Company

Baxter International Inc.

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For nearly a century, we have delivered on our commitment to saving and sustaining the lives of patients, working alongside clinicians and providers around the world.

Founded in 1931

Deerfield, Illinois, USA

10001+ employees