Job Description

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 Sr Maintenance Technician will support plant production by ensuring the flawless operation, maintenance, and repair of manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and systems. By bringing to bear preventative maintenance procedures and root cause analysis, you will reduce equipment downtime and help us meet our ambitious production schedules. This role reports to a Maintenance Supervisor.

What you'll be doing

• Perform maintenance on automated production machinery to ensure efficient equipment availability and minimal downtime.
• Complete preventive and predictive maintenance procedures while strictly adhering to safety and regulatory standards.
• Focus on process and equipment improvement to drive innovation and efficiency.
• Collaborate seamlessly with production, quality, engineering, drafting, purchasing, and suppliers to support plant operations and capital projects.
• Investigate root cause technical issues and determine the best solutions, either independently or as part of a team.
• Actively seek opportunities for personal and professional growth while empowering colleagues.
• Participate in training for Production Technicians, Maintenance Techs, and Maintenance Tech 2s.
• Ensure all work is detailed thoroughly and the workspace is maintained in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Engage in projects, upgrades, and equipment relocations, managing tasks from start to finish.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, including PLCs, photo eyes, controllers, and more.
• Demonstrate proficiency with mechanical systems, including hand tools, fabrication, and HVAC.
• Lead contractors and other maintenance techs in various projects, ensuring compliance with all safety and GMP guidelines.

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum HS Diploma or equivalent experience required
• Technical Associate’s degree (2 years) preferred but not required
• Minimum 5 years of applicable experience or demonstrated skill required, or 3 years as a Maintenance Technician (MT2)
• Strong communication skills

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 base salary range for this role is $52,800 - $66,000. 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.

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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Job Tags

Temporary work, For contractors, Worldwide, Relocation, Flexible hours,

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