This is where your work makes a difference.
At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.
Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.
Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.
At Baxter Healthcare Corporation, we offer an outstanding opportunity for a Maintenance Mechanic to join our ambitious and dynamic team in Cleveland, MS. This role is pivotal in ensuring our manufacturing equipment operates flawlessly, contributing to our mission of delivering world-class healthcare solutions. If you are driven, skilled, and ready to tackle challenging tasks, we invite you to apply!
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Support plant production by performing repairs and preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
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Troubleshoot equipment containing electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and vacuum systems.
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Rebuild and modify production machines and components to support technology improvements and control parts cost.
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Support the installation of manufacturing equipment.
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Use hand tools, power tools, and electrical test instruments relating to control circuits.
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Directly support PMT, TPM, Lean Maintenance, and Lean Energy activities through team membership, innovative thinking, and completion of assigned projects.
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Act as a resource for manufacturing operator skill training and help develop area MIT abilities.
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Apply precision maintenance workmanship in all preventive, corrective, and project activities.
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Analyze machine failures for root cause and recommend corrective actions.
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Assist in annual equipment inspections.
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Apply developing technical skills and process knowledge to solve troubleshooting situations.
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Assist senior technicians, principal technicians, lead technicians, and technologists in complex troubleshooting situations.
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Understand how to apply PLC inputs/outputs for troubleshooting.
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Use drawing packages and multi-meters to determine electrical issues.
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Diagnose mechanical wear, alignment, adjustment, and setup issues.
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Support the creation of standard procedures for troubleshooting and setups/changeovers.
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Collaborate with engineers, technologists, vendors, and equipment suppliers on equipment projects.
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Support technologists or engineers on the floor and assist other supporting groups.
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Collaborate with engineers, technologists, and quality personnel to approve new equipment, which may involve traveling with overnight stays for factory acceptance and training.
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Carefully maintain Maximo work orders and complete all essential quality records.
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Review spare part inventory items in relation to Maximo work orders.
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Understand criteria requiring SR and other equipment-related documentation.
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Notify the supervisor and take appropriate action if any safety, quality, or discrepancy issues occur.
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Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles.
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Learn, understand, and apply rigorous quality standards, established guidelines, and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
Associate’s degree in a technical field preferred; High School Diploma/GED with at least 2 years of mechanical systems repair, industrial maintenance, or equivalent technical experience required.
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Ability to individually lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
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Capability to bend/stoop, squat, climb, reach above shoulder level, reach at or below shoulder level, twist and bend at the neck and waist, and balance.
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Standard visual acuity, including the capacity to differentiate colors.
The job description is not built to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, department, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Overtime is worked as required. Some job duties are performed on a rotating basis. Collaboration with production, engineering, maintenance, and quality is required. Due to the nature of this position, the ability to work most holidays, some weekends, and plant shutdown periods is required.
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 salary range for this position is $46,400.00 - $58,000.00. 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.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We cannot sponsor or transfer employment visas.
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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