Maintenance Technician Apprentice

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

This is where we make life-saving products

The Maintenance Apprenticeship program is crafted for Baxter colleagues interested in moving into a maintenance career. This is a State Registered Apprentice program and nationally recognized by Department of Labor, upon program completion the apprentice will receive their Journeyman Worker Certification.

The Apprenticeship program consists of a minimum of 5,200 to 6,000 hours of On the Job Training (OJT) roughly 3 Years. OJT training will be completed in: Cells 1, 2 & 3 Maintenance, Sterilizer Maintenance, Machine Shop, Welding Shop, Electrical Department and HVAC Department.

The Apprentice will be required to take college courses at McDowell Tech or other area community college to complete related instruction portion of the Registered Apprenticeship.

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.

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

• Train with current North Cove Mechanics, Supervisors, and Technicians to acquire knowledge of North Cove equipment and processes.
• Troubleshoot equipment containing electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, vacuum, and microprocessor-based systems.
• Rebuilding/modifying production machines and components to support technology improvements and control parts cost.
• Fabricating and installing machine guard and covers.
• Use of hand tools, power tools, and electrical test instruments relating to control circuits and microprocessor repairs.

By the end of the 3-year rotation, apprentices will be encouraged to accomplish the following:

Support plant production by performing repairs, calibrations, and preventative maintenance of plastics, sterilization, facilities and filling/packing equipment.

• Final assigned Department will not be chosen till Apprentice is near the end of the program.
• Proven proficiency in above skills and area specific knowledge will be required for Apprentice to be placed into a vacant Maintenance Position at program completion.
• The 3-year Apprentice will be assigned one of the two standard training schedules Mon-Fri or Sun - Thurs depending on the needs of the training area.
• Candidates will work overtime as required and will be moved to night shift at program completion.
• Encouraged to work in hot, cold, noisy, and/or dirty environments.

What you'll bring

• Proven technical competence, initiative, and competency.
• Examples of areas applicants can demonstrate required Qualifications.
• Maintenance Related courses - education provided by a technical institute, college or branch of the military that is verifiable.
• Production Technician Training.
• Equipment related experience gained from previous job assignments at Baxter, at other industries or businesses, hobbies, or during self-employment.
• Use of Hand Tools, Power Tools, Test Instruments & Precision Measuring Devices.
• Driven individual that takes initiative to tackle equipment problems on their own or assist with repairs.
• Taking Industrial or Electrical classes at the collegiate level
• Has a job with a technical capacity (Works with Automation, equipment adjustments and changeovers.)

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 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.

EEO is the Law 
EEO is the law - Poster Supplement
Pay Transparency Policy

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.

Recruitment Fraud Notice

Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice.