Maintenance Mechanic II (1st Shift: 7am - 3pm)

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

Responsible for performing predictive/preventative maintenance, troubleshooting plant HVAC equipment, plant critical systems.

Your Team

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

Our Cleveland plant has been an integral part of Baxter for over 70 years. The work is challenging and rewarding, as Baxter offers competitive compensation and benefits. Baxter encourages and values every employee and believes that all can make a contribution to advancing healthcare for patients; work to be proud of.

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:

• Perform maintenance and PMs on HVAC equipment to include DX units, air handlers, chillers, towers, fans, pumps and refrigerators.
• Build, install and troubleshoot basic control circuits for equipment.
• Operate and maintain 3-phase motors and in-plant power distribution systems.
• Fix and maintain refrigerant circuits, chilled water and steam delivery systems.
• Solve control circuits: motor control circuits, plc control circuits
• Fix peripheral input/output devices to include Thermocouples, RTDs, Control Valves
• Configure and Fix VFDs
• Pipe fitting and welding.
• Must have knowledge of both plant and departmental environmental health and safety regulations and follow said regulations accordingly.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you'll bring

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 3 years General Maintenance experience
• HVAC/Refrigeration experience is required
• Experience pipe-fitting and welding
• Ability to perform industrial maintenance, install/troubleshoot motor control circuits, relay logic and PLCs and troubleshoot air conditioning and heating systems.
• Lift up to 50 lbs, push/pull up to 100 lbs, lift 30 lbs above the shoulder. Able to bend/stoop, climb ladders.
• Ability to work at heights, meet confined space entry requirements and work in unfavorable conditions (hot/cold temperatures)
• Basic Electrical Skills: Use electrical test equipment: voltmeter, ammeter, meg-ohmmeter
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and the national electric code to size fuses, circuit breakers, overloads, transformers and wiring.
• Freon Certification (Must obtain certification within 6 months)
• Visual acuity requirements as documented in CL-01-01-037 (Baxter Cleveland Visual Acuity Procedure)
• Audiometric testing and hearing protection are required

Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this 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 $60,000 - $82,500 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. 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.

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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