Equipment Maintenance Mechanic

This is whereyour work makes a difference.

At Baxter we believe every personregardless of who they are or where they are fromdeserves 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 jobyou will find purpose and pride.

Your Role at Baxter

This is where we make life-saving products

The Maintenance Mechanic I role is a position reporting into a specific area of the plant which gives to our mission of saving and sustaining lives by ensuring safe and efficient operation of plant manufacturing equipment through hands on maintenance and maintenance related initiatives.

Your Team

Clevelands technology and automation are innovative. It is the U.S. sole source for plastic pour bottles glass IV and various reconstitution devices. This facility has a number of major product lines with a diverse array of automated manufacturing technologies ranging from bottle solution filling injection molding and device assembly.

Our Cleveland plant has been an integral part of Baxter for over 70 years. The work is challenging and rewarding as Baxter offers competitive compensation and benefits. Together we create a place where we are happy successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

What we offer from Day One

• Medical Dental and Vision coverage
• 160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

What youll be doing

• Support plant production by performing repairs and preventive maintenance of manufacturing equipment in assigned area
• Troubleshoot equipment containing electrical electronic mechanical pneumatic hydraulic and vacuum systems
• Rebuild/modify production machines and components to support technology improvements and control parts cost
• Assist with installation of manufacturing equipment
• Use of hand tools power tools and electrical test instruments relating to control circuits
• Directly supports PMT TPM Lean Maintenance and Lean Energy activities through team membership innovative thinking and completion of assigned projects.
• Supports supervisor technicians and technologists on project and complex troubleshooting events
• Act as a resource for manufacturing operator and production technician skill training
• Helps develop area MIT skill sets
• Analyze machine failures for root cause and recommend corrective actions
• Assist in annual equipment inspections
• Understands how to use PLC inputs/outputs to assist in troubleshooting
• Use a drawing package and multimeter to determine electrical issues
• Diagnose mechanical wear alignment adjustment and setup issues
• Assist with the development of standard work for troubleshooting setup and changeover
• Supports technologist or engineer on floor and assists other supporting groups
• Works with engineer technologist and quality to accept new equipment which could include being willing to travel with overnight stays for factory acceptance and training
• Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles
• Learn understand and apply rigorous quality standards Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
• Perform larger routine maintenance activities on equipment during weekends and holidays.
• This position involves working around moving equipment
• Can include working in a Class C or Class D 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

What youll bring

• High School Diploma GED or equivalent
• Associates Degree in a technical related field (i.e. Industrial Maintenance) is preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of mechanical systems repair industrial maintenance or equivalent is required
• 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.

• 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 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 additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits Baxter

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