Sr. Galaxy Maintenance Technician

Your Role at Baxter

This is where we make life-saving products

You have deep knowledge of and experience with manufacturing processes. You understand the importance of building relationships, establishing order, and maintaining clear communication channels. As aSr Galaxy Maintenance Technician,you are a leader who is willing to listen and inspire others by your actions. You also appreciate the stability of a large multinational company with a long history of growth and success. Your team is an extension of your family, and you know how to support them as individuals while helping them achieve results as a team.

Your role as aSr Galaxy Maintenance Technicianpositions you to be directly involved in the physical production that enables Baxter to fulfill our mission to save and sustain lives. You manage the line between meeting production timelines and making quality products. As a manager, you are the trusted critical connection between the business and the workers on the floor.

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 solve. 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.

We build relationships with each other to get work done.

As a multidisciplinary environment, we are always learning from others and exchanging ideas. This means we are open to new opinions and encourage Baxter employees always to be their authentic selves and celebrate our various backgrounds.

A manufacturing facility is a high-energy environment with little downtime. We have robust processes that ensure our employees are safe and healthy-both mentally and physically. We pride ourselves on being top of the line regarding cleanliness and safety.

We provide opportunities for you to continue to learn through training, conferences, certifications, and support for advanced degrees. Growth from role to role or level to level is encouraged and is supported by management to ensure employees are consistently engaged with their work.

What you'll be doing

• Subject Matter Expert (SME) of Equipment in assigned area of o

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on equipment and systems, including mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems

• Troubleshoot and repair complex equipment and systems, using advanced diagnostic techniques and tools

• Perform equipment changeover activities and driving equipment efficiencies (Up-Time OEE) during production runs.

• Highly proficient creating and searching Maximo Work Orders, Electrical/pneumatic and hydraulic circuits, PLC and Servo Communications/Connection

• Work with Project Engineers for new equipment installation and upgrades.

• Continue to learn complex equipment by studying equipment manuals, conducting internet research, and applying internal knowledge to keep abreast of new technologies, processes and/or equipment.

• Work within the Maintenance group to assist in increasing technical knowledge and technical capabilities of less experienced technicians.

• Assist in the development of department training materials and improvements in the training program.

• Work in a safe manner always, and is trained in Arc Flash, Lock Out Tag Out, Basic Electrical Safety, Ladder Safety, and other plant programs.

• Strict adherence to environmental health and safety (EHS) and manufacturing SOP, policies, and procedures to ensure safe and quality products are always produced.

• Work with EHS to ensure compliance with global requirements.

• Participate in department and site continuous improvement projects.

• All other tasks assigned as required to support plant production.

What you'll bring

• High school diploma or GED required

• Technical school training is preferred.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in maintenance & repair and/ or at least 1 year in a senior or lead role.

• Strong Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Maximo preferred.

• Experience troubleshooting programmable logic controllers (PLC) systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley). SCADA/EMS/BMS experience preferred. Ability to connect to PLC, Servo and Robotic systems using Laptop Computer and Pendants

• 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 (Systech experience preferred).

• Experience performing maintenance and troubleshooting of 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.

• 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.

• Ability to individually lift and carry up to 50 pounds and 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.

We understand 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 of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are un-able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.