Maintenance Technician

Your Role

Support plant production through maintenance and repairs of manufacturing and facilities equipment, fixtures, and systems via preventative maintenance procedures and root cause analysis.

• Fix, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on medical device manufacturing equipment, hydraulics, pneumatic systems, motor and machine controls, electrical systems, and electronics.
• Resolve issues related to equipment, process, compliance; perform unscheduled maintenance and respond to trouble calls in a timely manner.
• Perform daily preventative maintenance tasks to ensure equipment is operational.
• Work safely at all times and be trained in Arc Flash, Lock Out Tag Out, Basic Electrical Safety, Ladder Safety, and other plant programs.
• Ensure work order system, maintenance and facility procedures are followed and completed properly, including pre‑approvals and sign‑offs. Follow Good Documentation Practices (GDP) as outlined by Baxter policies and procedures. Document all work in CMMS as required.
• Maintain spare parts inventory for the assigned area.
• Maintain consistency with environmental health and safety (EHS) and manufacturing SOP, policies, and procedures to ensure safe and quality products are always produced.
• Work with EHS to ensure compliance with global requirements.
• Perform modification, upgrades, and new installation of equipment and machinery.
• Participate in department and site continuous improvement projects.
• Perform all other tasks assigned as required to support plant production and operational excellence.

• Good written and verbal communication skills (ability to read, write and speak fluent English) and understanding of cGMP regulations. Good procedural writing skills.
• Good computer skills (Microsoft Windows based software, email, Microsoft Office Suite, internet sites, and PDFs).
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Maximo preferred.
• Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLC) systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Omron). SCADA/EMS/BMS experience preferred.
• Experience with motor controls, variable speed/variable frequency drives, servos, stepper motors, high‑speed packaging equipment, pneumatic systems.
• Capable of reading and working with electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, building drawings, and part diagrams.
• Working knowledge of photo eyes/sensors, limit switches, proximity sensors, temperature controllers, inkjet printers, and vision systems (Cognex, Keyence preferred).
• Experience performing maintenance and solving of high‑speed manufacturing/packaging equipment, including pick‑and‑place systems, conveyors, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, continuous inkjet printing systems, ultrasonic welders, extrusion equipment, rubber processing equipment.
• Experience working on facility equipment, including compressed air systems, vacuum systems, HVAC equipment, RO water systems. Some machining, welding, tooling experience preferred.
• Electrical knowledge and experience with AC/DC motors and drives, electrical systems up to 480V 3‑Phase, relays, switches, sensors, solenoids, servo motors, low‑voltage systems.
• Incumbent must work in a clean‑room environment, wearing special garments. Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn due to safety requirements.

• 3–5 years of prior maintenance experience on automated manufacturing machines/equipment.

Estimated base salary: $64,000–$88,000 annually. Pay may vary by location, skills, and experience and is subject to change. The position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. Baxter offers comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental coverage that starts on day one; life, accident, short‑term and long‑term disability, business travel accident insurance;
Employee Stock Purchase Plan; 401(k) retirement savings plan; flexible spending accounts; educational assistance; paid holidays; paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service; family and medical leaves of absence; paid parental leave; commuting benefits; employee discount program; employee assistance program; and childcare benefits.