Maintenance Technician

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.

Around the world, our employees are united by our mission to save and sustain lives. Together, we create a culture that encourages colleagues to pursue rewarding careers - where everyone has the opportunity to do relevant work as a part of a team they respect, in an environment that values each person's contributions.

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. 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.

Your team:

We develop quality products with the patient in mind, so our marketing efforts are also patient centric. That means you can be proud of our work and the value we provide to people every day.

As a large, multinational organization, you could expand your knowledge through collaboration with a variety of individuals, exposure to different facets of our portfolio, and an encouraging leadership team that encourages ongoing development.

This shift is Friday to Sunday 5:00am - 5:30pm. 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.

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. 00 - 72,600. 00 USD 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.

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. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview proce.