Maintenance Technician

Baxter; Mountain Home (AR); On-site; USD 46,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to saving and sustaining lives. As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability of production machinery, contributing to the creation of high-quality medical products. Your expertise in mechanical troubleshooting, pneumatic and hydraulic systems will be vital in maintaining equipment and minimizing downtime. This role offers a supportive environment where your skills will directly impact patient outcomes, making every day meaningful. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days

Flexible Spending Accounts

Educational assistance programs

Childcare benefits

Qualifications

• Experience with basic hand tools and machine shop equipment.
• Ability to read electrical and pneumatic blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on production machinery to reduce downtime.
• Work with production to resolve technical issues.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Pneumatic systems knowledge

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Basic electrical safety

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical Associates degree

Tools

Basic hand tools

Machine shop equipment

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 Maintenance Technician in the Plastics area is responsible for providing mechanical and technical troubleshooting support. This role performs maintenance on production machinery to reduce equipment downtime and meet production schedules. The Maintenance Technician performs preventive and predictive maintenance as required to ensure equipment availability. This position reports to a Maintenance Supervisor.

Your team

Baxter is focused on saving and sustaining lives by manufacturing high-quality products. We strive to create quality products for our customers each day.

Delivering life-saving products is about getting them right, and attention to detail is how we make sure we meet that challenge. We are a team that supports each other throughout each shift. Working together in a supportive and open culture makes our processes evolve for the better and engages our workforce.

What you'll be doing

• Works in a safe manner at all times and is trained in arc flash, lock out/tag out, basic electrical safety, ladder safety, and other plant programs.

• Performs basic jobs such as equipment relocations, mechanical adjustments and alignments, documenting all work, clean-up before leaving job, attending relevant training and meetings.

• Helps to identifynew technology useful to Baxter.

• Helps to Identify and mitigate business risks associated with production equipment.

• Designs and builds systems for manufacturing equipment.

• Works with production to resolve technical issues.

• Takes ownership of their area and works with maintenance leadership to order parts as needed and is active with TPM in their area.

• Has good overall mechanical troubleshooting ability with knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems, pump repairs, motor and gear box repairs. Film extrusion systems, including temperature control, online gauging systems, and resin conveying.

What you'll bring

• Minimum HS Diploma or GED equivalent required

• Technical Associates degree preferred

• Must have experience with basic hand tools and machine shop equipment.

• Must be able to read electrical and pneumatic blue print diagrams, knowledge of hydraulics a plus.

• Able to work with limited supervision, have strong communication skills, both verbally and written, good documentation skills, strong computer skills, customer oriented.

Physical / Safety Requirements

• Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must be able to carry and climb 10 ft. ladders. Must be able to stand and work at two hour minimum intervals. Must be able to work in tight spaces.

• Position requires standing and walking for extended periods of time

• This is a safety-sensitive position for purposes of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment

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 $46,400 - $63,800 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.

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