Equipment Maintenance Technician Job at Baxter (Round Lake)

Equipment Maintenance Technician

Baxter

Location:
United States , Round Lake

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

52800.00 - 72600.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

This position ensures manufacturing lines are well maintained and ready to run during planned production time. This requires providing on time PM completion, constant monitoring during production to spot and solve issues before they affect production. Will provide a high level of troubleshooting ability to repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems. It is customary to provide service on an emergency basis, including overtime, weekends and during plant shutdowns. This position requires lifting up to 100 pounds on a periodic basis. Walking and traveling between Drug Delivery and Penicillin buildings throughout all seasons.

Job Responsibility:

Provide a high level of maintenance support for all equipment in the Galaxy filling process
Maintain equipment in all areas of the Mix, Fill and Finishing complexes at the Drug Delivery and Penicillin facilities
Ensure manufacturing lines are well maintained and ready to run during planned production time
Provide on time PM completion
Constant monitoring during production to spot and solve issues before they affect production
Provide a high level of troubleshooting ability to repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Provide service on an emergency basis, including overtime, weekends and during plant shutdowns
Become familiar with corporate specifications and plant SOP’s governing the operation of the Galaxy process and local GMP
Adhere to all plant safety rules and direct others in the proper application of plant safety
Drive innovation and continuous improvement
Work independently and closely with manufacturing, engineering and quality groups to resolve issues
Support Sr. Field Service Technicians and Lead Maintenance Technicians with scheduling and timely PM completion
Monitor assigned manufacturing lines and communicate with manufacturing to reduce down time
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
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

Requirements:

High school diploma or GED equivalent required, technical certifications a plus
Associates degree in a technical discipline or above a plus
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
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
Experience with energy management, conservation and sustainability projects
Desire to broaden knowledge and improve skill level is imperative
Visual acuity 20/25 Near Vision with or without corrective vision required
A candidate must not be allergic to Penicillin and Cephalosporin or their related products and minerals

Nice to have:

technical certifications a plus
Associates degree in a technical discipline or above a plus
3 or more years manufacturing systems experience preferred
Prior experience working in an FDA regulated environment preferred
Experience with energy management, conservation and sustainability projects

What we offer:

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 25, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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