Forklift Maintenance Mechanic I

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. 

Hours: 7:45 am to 3:45 pm (M-F)

Your Role at Baxter

This is where we make life-saving products

You have deep knowledge of and experience with manufacturing processes. You understand the importance of building relationships, establishing order, and maintaining clear communication channels. As a Maintenance Mechanic, you are a leader who is willing to listen and inspire others by your actions. You also appreciate the stability of a large multinational company with a long history of growth and success. Your team is an extension of your family, and you know how to support them as individuals while helping them achieve results as a team.

Your Team

Baxter is focused on saving and sustaining lives by finding solutions to complex problems. Each day, the manufacturing team strives to create quality products for our customers—and are sometimes met with unforeseen issues to solve. The high-caliber talent at Baxter meets these challenges head-on, as a team, to create products with the customer's needs top-of-mind.

We build relationships with each other to get work done. As a multidisciplinary environment, we are always learning from others and exchanging ideas. This means we are open to new opinions and encourage Baxter employees always to be their authentic selves and celebrate our various backgrounds.

A manufacturing facility is a high-energy environment with little downtime. We have robust processes that ensure our employees are safe and healthy—both mentally and physically. We pride ourselves on being top of the line regarding cleanliness and safety.

What we offer from Day One

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• 160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

What you'll be doing:

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance for rolling stock
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic systems, drive axles, electrical systems, and steering systems
• Maintain battery charging area
• Perform necessary welding repairs
• Document all repairs on work orders
• Keep track of parts inventory and battery service
• Safely operate Powered Industrial Trucks
• Must have knowledge of both plant and departmental Quality environmental health and safety regulations and comply with said regulations accordingly.
• Industrial maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you'll bring:

• High School Diploma or GED required with an Associate’s Degree in Industrial Maintenance or related program preferred.
• Ability to use electrical test equipment; e.g., volt-ohm meter, ammeter, meg-ohmmeter.
• Ability to troubleshoot and install DC/AC equipment/controllers, generators, solenoids, relays, motors, power supplies.
• Ability to perform industrial maintenance.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems
• Pipe fitting and welding experience preferred.
• 2 years’ general maintenance experience preferred.
• Meet visual acuity requirements.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to push, pull up to 100 pounds
• Ability to lift above the shoulder up to 30 pounds
• Ability to bend/stoop
• Ability to climb ladders
• Ability to reach above the shoulder
• Ability to meet confined space entry requirements
• Ability to maneuver in enclosed spaces
• Ability to work in extreme conditions (hot/cold temperatures)
• Ability to work in high places off the ground
• Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, and various shifts
• Read and interpret electrical schematics national electrical code.
  
  

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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