Attendant, Boiler

Your Role at Baxter

The Boiler Attendant contributes to our mission of saving and sustaining lives by maintaining and operating critical systems (including Water for Injection system, process air and steam) that support plant operations in the manufacturing of flexible containers which hold IV therapies, premixed drugs, renal therapies and other sterile solutions. This position is normally a 6th shift position, but it also serves as a floater to cover any gaps on night shift when the 6th or 8th shift boiler room attendants need additional coverage support.

What you'll be doing

• Using critical systems specifications and North Cove standard operating procedures, monitor instrumentation, microprocessor controllers and gauges to ensure all systems and equipment is operating in compliance.
• Learn the operational and documentation practices required to properly operate, monitor and maintain D.I. water systems, distilled water systems, boilers, stills, air compressors, the cooling water system and water treatment systems.
• Perform necessary operations to start and stop all boiler room equipment using hand tools, electrical and pneumatic valves, tank mixer, air drives and pumps.
• Communicate with supervisors, superintendents and managers of various departments, determining the need for starting or stopping equipment, adjusting to production needs.
• Perform necessary operations to regenerate exhausted deionizing units, conduct necessary chemical testing and make adjustments in accordance with standard operating procedures and specifications.
• Inspect and perform minor maintenance such as the replacement of bearings, valves and components.
• Monitor critical systems and equipment, recording information.
• Clean and sanitize distillate units and distilled water systems according to specifications.
• Support project work to improve and modify assigned production equipment, as well as assisting in the installation of new equipment and other continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure the proper use, care, and storage of tools and equipment. Notify the supervisor and take appropriate action if any safety, quality, major mechanical or discrepancy issues occur.
• Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles both during performed maintenance and after the work has been completed.
• Learn, understand and apply rigorous quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

What you'll bring

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have basic English written and oral communication skills adequate to communicate with other team members
• Must have the ability to maintain records regarding material, equipment, and repairs
• Understand verbal and written safety and quality instructions and read and comprehend written work instructions including words and drawings
• Must be able to perform basic mathematics
• Basic computer skills required
• One year of manufacturing experience (preferred)
• One year experience with the operation and/or maintenance of a boiler room (preferred)
• Lifting and carrying on average up to 15 pounds frequently throughout the shift with the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Normal visual acuity and the ability to distinguish color are necessary
• Must be able to squat, crawl, climb, kneel, reach above shoulder level, reach at or below shoulder level, kneel, twist and bend at the neck, twist and bend at the waist and balance