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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
This is where we make life-saving products
The HVAC Technician, Maintenance - Manufacturing is a Salaried Non-Exempt position which contributes 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
Baxter is focused on saving and sustaining lives by finding solutions to complex problems. Each day, the manufacturing team strives to create quality products for our customers—and are sometimes met with unforeseen issues to tackle. The high-caliber talent at Baxter meets these challenges head-on, as a team, to create products with the customer's needs top-of-mind.
What we offer from Day One
- 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
- Directly supports PMT, TPM, and energy reduction activities through team membership, innovative thinking, and completion of assigned projects.
- Coordinate with Engineering and perform equipment modifications to include the required change control documentation (CMR/EWR)
- Involved in safety solutions
- Act as a resource in B-4 mechanic and manufacturing operator skill training.
- 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
- Develop tools (jigs) for standard equipment checks
- Preventative Maintenance generation and or refinement of existing PMs
- Analyze machine failures for root cause and implement corrective actions
- Assist in annual inspections
- Monitor parts spending and reliability trends
- Use a laptop to communicate with PLCs and Servos to diagnose issues
- Use a drawing package, multi-meter and other diagnostic equipment to determine electrical issues
- Diagnose mechanical wear, alignment, adjustment, and setup issues
- Develop standard work for troubleshooting and setups/changeovers
- Ability to use a standard set of HVAC gages to fix and or charge a unit.
- New Equipment installs – works with engineers, vendors, and equipment suppliers
- Installation support – act as lead technician on floor, advising central maintenance and other supporting groups
- Factory acceptance testing – works with engineer and quality to accept new equipment which could include being willing to travel with overnight stays for factory acceptance and training
- Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (Pro) for maintenance related SOPs
- Proficient in CMR, EWR, Cleaning reports, and other equipment related documentation as applicable to the area
- Advise the supervisor and take appropriate action if any safety, quality or discrepancy issues occur
- 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)
- This position requires the ability to work in tight or confined spaces
- 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
What you'll bring
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- The ability to get you universal HVAC certification within 6 months of taking the position
- Minimum of 5 years of mechanical systems repair, industrial maintenance or equivalent is required
- Must have basic English written and oral communication skills adequate to communicate with other team members
- Understand verbal and written safety and quality instructions and read and comprehend written work instructions including words and drawings
- Must be able to perform basic mathematics
- Basic computer skills required
- Well organized
- Self-motivated to achieve goals and require little supervision
- Ability to develop a concept from general requirements
- The position requires the ability to individually lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- The position requires an individual to clime and crawl in tight spaces
- Must be able to bend/stoop, squat, 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.
- Universal HVAC certificate (preferred)
- Associates degree in a technical related discipline (i.e. Industrial Maintenance) (preferred)
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. 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.
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.
The successful candidate for this job may be required to verify that he or she has been vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, and in accordance with applicable law.
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 process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.
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