Technician Manufacturing, Fill & Pack (Rotating shifts)

Zvh; Guayama (PR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage from day 1

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

Baxter is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to maintain Fill & Pack equipment on the packaging line for liquid anesthetics, ensuring compliance with cGMP and FDA regulations. You will troubleshoot, repair, and optimize line performance, and support engineering trials as needed.

The ideal candidate has a technical diploma, 3–5 years in US manufacturing, and strong analytical skills. Willingness to work rotating shifts and adhere to GMP/GDP standards is required.

Qualifications

• Tech diploma or associate degree; bachelor’s preferred.
• Three to five years’ experience in US manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and understand English & Spanish.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair production line equipment to maintain packaging operations.
• Assist operators with minor troubleshooting to improve line efficiency.
• Perform software changes on PLCs and document repairs in work orders.
• Provide preventive maintenance and participate in equipment qualification tests.

Skills

English & Spanish

Troubleshooting

PLC knowledge

Electrical work

Analytical thinking

Education

Technical Diploma/Associate degree

Tools

Word, Excel, PowerPoint

PLC systems

Job description

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.

Job Description SUMMARY OF POSITION

Maintain Fill & Pack equipment in optimal condition to assure normal operation of the packaging line during the filling and packaging activities for liquid anesthetics Desflurane, Isoflurane, Sevoflurane from Halocarbon, Sevoflurane and any other company product in their different trademarks, in compliance with cGMP, FDA regulations, safety and Baxter Health Care Standard Operating Procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair production line machine to maintain the normal operations of the packaging line. Follow and comply with spare parts inventories system as specified by the maintenance department.
• Assist Fill and Pack operators in the performance of minor troubleshooting and adjustment that will increase line efficiency.
• Provide maintenance and perform software changes on programmable logic controllers installed in the packaging equipment. Responsible for reporting unrepairable machinery or equipment as well as diagnosing problems and implement corrective applicable knowledge.
• Train F&P set up operators and mechanics to perform minor troubleshooting and adjustments that will increase line efficiency. Provide maintenance and perform any software changes on all programmable logic controllers installed in the packaging equipment. Assist in engineering trial and product/equipment qualification. Attend factory acceptance test activities at equipment supplier facilities.
• Serve as back up to Lead Technician during absence or vacations. Document repairs made to equipment in work orders and perform preventive maintenance o a F&P equipment as per SOP and production specials. Perform manufacturing operations and operate equipment/machine by following standard operating procedures adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP's).
• Manufacturing Technician must be capable of operate multidisciplinary activities including 100% of the station at packaging lines 100% of clerical activities. Be an active member of the Emergency Response Brigade and attend the required trainings and Medical Surveillance requirements associated with the Brigade.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to read and understand English & Spanish
• Ability to operate electronic equipment.
• Capable of operating automatic and semi-automatic equipment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

REGULATIONS

Compressive knowledge of cGMP, FDA and EHS regulations

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION AND OTHER BACKGROUND

• Computer literate (Word, Excel and Power point)
• Ability to operate electronic equipment.
• Capable of operating automatic and semi automatic equipment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must be willing to work rotating shifts, weekends and holidays
• Be able to interpret and apply maintenance, repair, inspection and compliance codes and standards
• Able to interpret and convert units of measure such as: temperature, pressure flow, area mass, distance, volume and other.
• Mathematical reasoning: add, subtract, multiply, divide, calculate percentages as well as able to use a calculator or other associated electronic equipment
• Ability to follow written procedures and/or verbal instructions communications by telephone, fax or shortwave radios
• Basic pneumatic and hydraulic knowledge
• Ability to understand technical drawings
• Basic machine/software platform/equipment troubleshooting skills
• Power distribution system (Pds) knowledge
• Electrical work experience or certification
• Knowledge of TPM (Total Predictive Maintenance) and TPR (Total Process Reliability)
• Knowledge related to programmable logic controllers (PLC)

EDUCATION

Technical Diploma or associate degree; bachelor's degree preferred

EXPERIENCE

Three (3) to five (5) years' experience US

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

• Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
• Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching.
• We also offer 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.
• Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits.
• Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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Since 1931, we have been at the forefront of innovation by bringing smarter, more personalized care to patients around the world. Now, we're more determined than ever to make a lasting impact as we are redefining healthcare delivery across the care journey. Our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives motivates us as we create a culture in which each of us can succeed. This is where you belong.