Maintenance Technician - Weekend Nights

Baxter International Inc.; Mountain Home (ID); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a weekend night shift (Friday through Sunday, 11:30pm–11:30am) at our Idaho Mountain Home facility.

You will maintain complex production equipment, work with PLC systems and vision sensors, and ensure safety and uptime in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. Applicants should have a minimum HS diploma or GED (AA preferred), strong communication skills, and the ability to lift 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Minimum HS Diploma or GED; AA degree preferred or equivalent training.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with PLC controls, AC/DC motors, drives, and 480V 3-phase systems; vision systems and related controls.
• Strong verbal and written communication with good documentation and computer skills.
• Ability to work under stress, be self-motivated with limited supervision, and lift at least 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve problems in PLC-based equipment, vision systems, and electrical components.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Adhere to safety protocols (Arc Flash, Lock Out/Tag Out, Electrical, Ladder Safety).
• Be available for overtime to meet production needs.

Skills

PLC controls

Electrical maintenance

Manufacturing

Documentation

Communication skills

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or GED

AA degree preferred

Job description

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.

Baxter Healthcare Corporation values the growth and advancement of its employees. As a Maintenance Technician, you will work with advanced technology within a lively and encouraging environment. Our team commits to steady development, enabling you to sharpen your skills and aid in fulfilling our mission. Your expertise will play a vital role in maintaining flawless production equipment operation. This allows us to achieve demanding production schedules and maintain top-tier standards. This role presents an outstanding opportunity to cover the Weekend night shift, Friday through Sunday from 11:30pm to 11:30am. It supports a balanced work-life arrangement and the possibility to succeed in a fast-moving environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve problems in both legacy and contemporary equipment featuring programmable logic controller (PLC) systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley, etc.), vision systems, electrical schematics, photo eyes/sensors, limit switches, proximity switches, temperature controllers, variable speed drives, motors, servos, pneumatic systems, motor and machine controls, advanced electronics, electrical systems up to 480v, 3ph.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance to ensure equipment availability and reduce downtime.
• Strictly adhere to safety protocols, including Arc Flash, Lock Out Tag Out, Basic Electrical safety, Ladder Safety, and other plant programs.
• Be ready and willing to work overtime when required to meet production needs.

Job Requirements

• Minimum HS Diploma or GED equivalent required, with a related certificate from a college or technical school. An AA degree is preferred, or equivalent training and experience.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment, specifically in Industrial Manufacturing / Production Maintenance.
• Comprehensive experience in electrical/electronic maintenance, repair, and programming related to PLC controls, AC/DC motors and drives, electrical systems up to 480V 3-phase, Servo drives and motors, controls, relays, switches, sensors, solenoid valves, and vision systems.
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and written, combined with good documentation skills and strong computer abilities.
• Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions, self-motivated with limited supervision, customer-focused approach, and physically capable of lifting a minimum of 50lbs.

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.

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.

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.

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