Maintenance Mechanic I - 3rd

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. 

Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work. 

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission. 

Your role at Baxter:

The Maintenance Mechanic I role is a position reporting into a specific area of the plant, which contributes to our mission of saving and sustaining lives by ensuring safe and efficient operation of plant manufacturing equipment through hands on maintenance and maintenance related initiatives.

Your Team:

Cleveland’s technology and automation are cutting edge. It is the U.S. sole source for plastic pour bottles, glass IV, and various reconstitution devices. This facility has a number of major product lines with a diverse array of automated manufacturing technologies ranging from bottle solution filling, injection molding, and device assembly.

Our Cleveland plant has been an integral part of Baxter for over 60 years. The work is challenging and rewarding, as Baxter offers competitive compensation and benefits. Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission.

What we offer from Day One

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

• 160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

• 401K match

• Paid Parental Leave

• Tuition Reimbursement

What you'll be doing

• Must analyze and repair the following types of systems:

           - Mechanical - Pneumatic - Electrical - Contro - Hydraulic - Microprocessor

• Must setup, startup, operate, troubleshoot, and repair the following production and support equipment:

            *  Bulk resin handling system

            *  Internal resin handling system

            *  Compressed air booster pump station

            *  Chillers

            *  Cool water temperature controllers

            *  Injection stretch blow molding machines

            *  Automatic gasket to bottle machines

            *  Bottle inspection systems

            *  Conveying systems (belt, air, and cable)

            *  MACO 8000

            *  AB PLC – SLC – Control Logic

• Must perform preventive maintenance on all equipment in Item 2 above.

• Must fabricate and repair components as necessary utilizing major maintenance shop equipment such as:

            *  Milling machines - Grinders - Lathes  - Drill presses

• Must document all maintenance repair actions according to plant policies.

• Must maintain equipment in a manner to comply with clean room operating

•    requirements.

• Must download, change, and monitor operating parameters for all major equipment through direct interface or utilization of cell controller.

• Must follow equipment manufacturer and plant safety policies.

• Must perform all other duties and responsibilities as determined by supervision/managment.       

• Must have knowledge of both plant and department environmental health and safety regulations and comply with said regulations accordingly.

What you'll bring

• High school diploma or equivalent.  2-year vocational technical school is desirable.

• 2 years or more maintenance experience.

• 3 years or more plastics processing experience is desirable.

• Ability to work during plant shutdown and holidays as needed.

• Ability to work with and without direct supervision.

• Meet visual acuity requirements as documented in the Baxter Cleveland visual acuity procedure CL-01-01-037.

• Must be able to lift, push, pull up to 50 pounds.

• Must be able to climb on ladders and catwalks to work on equipment.

• Audiometric testing and hearing protection required

• Ability to work in unfavorable conditions (hot/cold temperatures)

• Ability to lift above the shoulder up to 30 pounds

• Ability to reach above shoulder

• Ability to bend/stoop

• Ability to stand for long periods of time

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 $52,800 - $72,600 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than that 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, commission, and/or long-term incentive. 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.

The successful candidate for this job may be required to verify that he or she has been vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, and in accordance with applicable law.

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

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