Diesel Mechanic/Maintenance

Baxter; Byhalia (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will provide high-level maintenance support for critical equipment, focusing on forklifts and material handling systems. Your proactive approach will help ensure optimal performance and reliability, while your collaboration with various teams will drive continuous improvement. With a commitment to safety and innovation, you will have the opportunity to enhance your skills and contribute significantly to the organization’s mission of saving and sustaining lives. Join a workplace where your expertise will make a real difference and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes your well-being.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Educational Assistance Programs

Childcare Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Commuting Benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience required.
• Ability to read and understand electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Develop strong fixing skills and knowledge of systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance support for equipment with a focus on forklifts.
• Monitor manufacturing lines to reduce downtime.
• Initiate work orders and maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

Mechanical Systems Repair

Electrical Systems Repair

Pneumatic Systems Knowledge

Hydraulic Systems Knowledge

Collaboration Skills

Documentation Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical Certifications

Associate's Degree in Technical Field

Tools

Proteus CMMS

MS Word

MS Excel

Maximo or Similar CMMS

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 ideal candidate will be responsible for providing a high level of maintenance support for all equipment in the Memphis Global Logistics Center with a heavy emphasis on Forklifts and other material handling equipment. This includes maintaining equipment in all areas of the facilities. This requires providing on time PM completion, constant monitoring to spot and address issues before they affect distribution. The successful candidate will drive innovation and continuous improvement, able to work independently and closely with facility operations, engineering and quality groups to resolve issues. This position will support Sr. Field Service Technicians and Lead Maintenance Technicians with scheduling and timely PM completion.

This shift is Monday - Friday 4:00am -1:30pm. It is customary to provide service on an emergency basis, including overtime, weekends and during facility shut downs. Out of town travel may be required to attend seminars, visit equipment vendors or other Baxter facilities.

What you'll be doing:

A Maintenance Technician requires little supervision to accomplish their objectives. This individual looks for ways to improve their knowledge and abilities through additional training. Take a proactive role in safe work practices and lead by example. Point out unsafe conditions and practices to others and support the C2S initiative.

• Experience with energy management, conservation and sustainability projects

• Monitor assigned manufacturing lines and connect with manufacturing to reduce down time.

• Provide a high level of fixing ability to repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

• Review current PMs, verify parts are in stock and complete PMs on time.

• Build and rebuild machine assemblies.

• Communicate equipment issues and work status to supervision, manufacturing, and management per the plant’s Stop and Fix guidelines.

• Initiate work orders using the Proteus CMMS system.

• Perform PM work and assign work related to the facility operations when work is required to maintain equipment reliability and efficiency. Ensure proper and accurate completion of related documentation.

• Note in Proteus or other downtime tracking method any problems, breakdowns or alarms related to all equipment. Initiate a work order, and additional documentation required to resolve the issue. Review equipment trends related to the issues and support efforts to eliminate reoccurring problems.

• The Maintenance Technician will share knowledge and train less experienced technicians in all related equipment including safety, 6S, PM’s.

• Learn to handle robots in all normal production modes, tackle and identify problems related to robots, machine output and quality defects as they occur.

• Solicit help from Lead technicians and engineering assistance when needed.

• Enforce to the Baxter Code of Conduct.

• Maintain 100% on time completion of all required training.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

What you'll bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience or GED equivalent required, technical certifications a plus. Associates degree or equivalent experience in a technical field or above a plus.

• 5+ years maintenance experience required.

• Ability to read & understand electrical, mechanical and pneumatic drawings.

• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

• Develop strong fixing skills.

• Develop a good understanding of programmable logic controllers.

• Must be able to work with limited supervision, have collaboration and communication skills, both verbally and written, good documentation skills and practices, strong computer skills, customer oriented, work safely and optimally under stressful conditions.

• Skilled in MS Word, MS Excel and Maximo or similar CMMS.

• Desire to broaden knowledge and improve skill level is imperative.

• This position requires lifting up to 100 pounds on a periodic basis. Walking and traveling through the facility.

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.

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.