Maintenance Tech 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. 

Your Role at Baxter

Responsible for performing maintenance tasks including supporting daily manufacturing operations and equipment and maintaining effective preventive maintenance plans. Performs and directs troubleshooting of mechanical, pneumatic and electrical systems and machine control issues and equipment performance improvement projects.

Your team

When you join the Quality team you belong to a group that never shies away from a challenge and truly believes that teamwork makes jobs great. Motivated by work that is never the same from one day to the next, this team powers through internal processes to create products that they deeply believe in. Individuals within the quality organization are encouraged to think strategically about how to best-solve any issues at hand. Baxter remains positive, confident, and resilient as it approaches new challenges and strives to create the best possible product for the client, always.

Your Role

• Responsible for maintaining plant equipment. Perform any general maintenance and document work

• Performs preventive maintenance of critical plant equipment on a regular basis

• Responsible for repairing building components, utility systems and mechanical and electrical equipment

• Will provide a high level of troubleshooting, diagnostic, and repair of plant equipment and equipment components which include but are not limited to: autoclaves, freeze dryers, sealers, filling equipment, mixers, compressors; pumps, piping, and plumbing component

What You'll Be Doing

• Must be familiar with plant SOPs and corporate specifications, critical Quality Systems and local GMP practices

• Requires familiarity with GMP in a clean room setting

• Must follow safety rules and ensure compliance with state and federal EPA regulation    and laws.

• Attends required training and meetings

• Assist in manufacturing projects / studies

• Participate in lean manufacturing activities and initiatives, such as 5S, visual management, kaizens

• Computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)

• Excellent communication skills

• Familiarity with HVAC, heating, cooling, control systems is a plus

• Duties may require overtime work

What You'll Bring

• High school diploma or GED required

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment

 • Minimum of 3 years mechanical systems repair required (combination of years experience plus education plus leadership

experience considered)

• Clean room, Medical Device, Pharma, or Food / Beverage Manufacturing experience is preferred

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to stand and work at two-hour minimum intervals

• Position requires standing and walking for extended 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 our employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. To that end, this position has a base salary range of $52,800 to $72,600. The above range represents the expected base salary range for this position. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location.

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.

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