Predictive Maintenance Technician (1st Shift)

Baxter Healthcare; Marion (NC); On-site; USD 53,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift flexibility

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

PTO & Holidays

401K match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Baxter Healthcare seeks a Predictive Maintenance Technician to monitor equipment health using vibration, infrared, ultrasonic, and lubrication technologies. You will analyze data, perform root cause analysis, and support reliability and uptime improvements across the facility.

The role requires collaboration with maintenance, operations and reliability teams and offers comprehensive benefits from day one, including health coverage, PTO, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Associates degree in a technical field preferred.
• Optional Level 1 certification in vibration analysis, infrared thermography or ultrasonic testing.

Responsibilities

• Establish PdM routes and collect data to predict faults before failures.
• Analyze machine failures and implement corrective actions.
• Perform proactive maintenance using PdM tools (Ultrasonic, Infrared, Vibration).
• Maintain maintenance logs and coordinate with teams to prioritize needs.
• Develop and train others in predictive tools and techniques.

Skills

Mechanical systems repair

Predictive maintenance

Vibration analysis

IR thermography

Ultrasonic testing

Maximo CMMS

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associates degree in Industrial Maintenance

Level 1 certification in PdM tools

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Job description

This is whereyour 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.

Your Role at Baxter

This is where we make life-saving products

As a Predictive Maintenance Technician, you will monitor equipment health using vibration, infrared, ultrasonic, and lubrication technologies to identify issues before failures occur. You will analyze equipment data, perform root cause analysis, recommend corrective actions, and support reliability and uptime improvements across the facility.

Your Team

You will work closely with maintenance, operations, and reliability professionals focused on increasing equipment performance and reducing downtime. Together, the team uses predictive maintenance tools and continuous improvement practices to improve asset reliability and plant productivity.

What we offer from Day One

• Shift flexibility to trade shifts and leverage overtime opportunities
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• 160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

What you'll be doing

• Establishes PdM routes, collects and analyses data, reports on data variances to baseline information in a predictive format to prevent equipment failure and determine maintenance actions in advance of failures.
• Analyze machine failures for root cause and implement corrective actions and root cause training.
• Execution of proactive maintenance strategies for equipment inspection with focus on equipment lubrication and data collection using PdM tools (Primarily Ultrasonic, Infrared and Vibration)
• Performing periodic proactive asset strategies, such as maintenance routes, preventative maintenance, and other tasks to improve reliability and uptime
• Maintaining accurate maintenance logs including labor hours and critical preventive maintenance findings
• Working with the operations and maintenance teams to identify and prioritize maintenance needs
• Understand the use of predictive maintenance tools - Develop opportunities to use predictive tools by attending training and then training others in Laser Alignment - Vibration Analysis - Infrared - Ultrasonic
• Diagnose mechanical wear, alignment, adjustment, and setup issues
• This position involves working around moving equipment
• Can include working in a Class I, Class II, Class III or Class IV Controlled Environment which may include the following dress/gowning requirements: safety glasses, ear plugs, hairnet, beard cover, isolation mask, gown, hood, boots or shoe covers, face shield, insulated gloves and disposable gloves
• Work in Arc Flash Hazard Category 0, 1, and 2 requiring F/R uniform and Arc Flash gloves

What you'll bring

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of mechanical systems repair, industrial maintenance or equivalent is required
• Associates degree in a technical related subject area (i.e. Industrial Maintenance) preferred
• Level 1 certification in one or more of the following technologies: Vibration Analysis, IR Thermography and Ultrasonic Testing preferred.
• Experience with Maximo CMMS System a plus.
• Root cause failure analysis experience and trouble-shooting skills required
• Incumbent must have demonstrated excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail, good problem solving and analytical skills required.
• Customer orientation, teamwork skills and the ability to actively commit to, support and participate in continuous improvement activities are necessary for success in this position.
• Basic computer skills required
• Well organized
• Self-motivated to achieve goals and require little supervision

Physical Requirements

• The position requires the ability to individually lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to bend/stoop, squat, climb, reach above shoulder level, reach at or below shoulder level, twist and bend at the neck, twist and bend at the waist and balance
• Normal visual acuity is necessary including the ability to distinguish colors.

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 $52,800 - $72,600 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.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. 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.

• Due to the nature of this position, the ability to work most holidays, some weekends and plant shut down periods is required.

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