Sr Maintenance Technician

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 Overview

Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role as a Sr Maintenance Technician at Baxter Healthcare Corporation? This opportunity is perfect for individuals who are passionate about maintaining high standards of manufacturing equipment and ensuring flawless production processes. You'll be at the forefront of troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs, contributing to our mission of delivering outstanding healthcare solutions!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on automated production machinery to reduce equipment downtime and meet production schedules.
• Conduct preventative and predictive maintenance as required to ensure equipment availability.
• Focus on process and equipment improvement and innovation.
• Understand regulatory and documentation procedures for initiating and fully implementing new manufacturing processes and equipment with minimum supervision.
• Collaborate closely with production, quality, engineering, drafting, purchasing, and suppliers to support plant operations and capital projects.
• Investigate root cause technical issues and work independently or in a team to mitigate them.
• Seek out opportunities for improvement for the company, the plant, co-workers, and yourself. Engage and empower others while continuing to improve your own abilities.
• Participate in training of Production Technicians and Maintenance Techs.
• Report to a Maintenance Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Operate safely and receive training in all relevant plant safety programs.
• Perform equipment relocations, crate or uncrate parts, and make mechanical adjustments and alignments. Identify and order spare parts. Detail all work done. Clean up before leaving and keep the shop tidy. Attend relevant trainings and meetings.
• Participate in projects and upgrades.
• Understand technical drawings and schematics for electrical, mechanical, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Manage a basic project budget.
• Work with suppliers to resolve technical issues.
• Electrical: Troubleshoot repairs, and collaborate with automated equipment, modify, or write new software using PLC systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley, etc.).
• Implement new PLC Controllers and Software to improve reliability, quality, and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot/repair photo eyes, limit and proximity switches, temperature controllers, variable speed drives, motors, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, electrical systems up to 480V, 3 phase, component level repair of obsolete control components.
• Mechanical: Work well with hand tools, understand how gearboxes, convey systems, etc. work, fabricate, operate skyjack, scissor lift, forklift, counterbalance, ladder work. Welding, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC a plus.
• Have knowledge of Hepa filtration systems, UV Light systems, appliance repair.
• Develop cross-functional expertise (i.e. electrical/controls/mechanical).
• Fabrication experience (welding, basic shop activities).
• Apply GMP to daily routine.
• Identify Hazard IDs, troubleshoot/accurately address them or assist in getting plan to accurately resolve them.
• Lead contractors or other maintenance techs on projects.
• Ensure contractors adhere to GMP, safety regulations, and possess training required to operate in a facility.
• Have regular and predictable attendance.
• Be self-motivated, continually improve, and find work that needs to be done.

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum HS Diploma or equivalent experience required.
• Technical associate's degree (2 year) preferred but not required.
• Minimum 5 years of applicable experience/demonstrated skill required.
• Strong communication skills.

Work Environment

• Duties may require overtime work, including nights, weekends, holidays.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50lbs, climb ladders, stand and work on concrete at 2hr minimum intervals, and work in tight spaces.
• Position requires bending and stooping, squatting, climbing, reaching above and below shoulder level, twisting or bending at the neck and waist, balancing, standing, walking, and stair climbing for prolonged periods.
• Position requires working around moving equipment sometimes in controlled environments which require specific 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.
• Normal visual sharpness is necessary including the ability to distinguish colors.

Other Duties

Please note this job description does not cover or contain a full list of activities, duties, or responsibilities assigned to the employee. Duties, responsibilities, department, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Overtime is worked as required. Some job duties are performed on a rotating basis. Due to the nature of this position, the ability to work most holidays, some weekends, and planned maintenance periods is required.

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 salary range for this position is $52,800 - $66,000. 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. 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.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. 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. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

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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Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.