Maintenance Mechanic I

Baxter International Inc. • Cleveland, MS

1d • $46,400 - $58,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At Baxter Healthcare Corporation, we offer an outstanding opportunity for a Maintenance Mechanic to join our ambitious and dynamic team in Cleveland, MS. This role is pivotal in ensuring our manufacturing equipment operates flawlessly, contributing to our mission of delivering world-class healthcare solutions. If you are driven, skilled, and ready to tackle challenging tasks, we invite you to apply!

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED with at least 2 years of mechanical systems repair, industrial maintenance, or equivalent technical experience required.
• Ability to individually lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Capability to bend/stoop, squat, climb, reach above shoulder level, reach at or below shoulder level, twist and bend at the neck and waist, and balance.
• Standard visual acuity, including the capacity to differentiate colors.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We cannot sponsor or transfer employment visas.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in a technical field preferred

Responsibilities

• Support plant production by performing repairs and preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment containing electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and vacuum systems.
• Rebuild and modify production machines and components to support technology improvements and control parts cost.
• Support the installation of manufacturing equipment.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and electrical test instruments relating to control circuits.
• Directly support PMT, TPM, Lean Maintenance, and Lean Energy activities through team membership, innovative thinking, and completion of assigned projects.
• Act as a resource for manufacturing operator skill training and help develop area MIT abilities.
• Apply precision maintenance workmanship in all preventive, corrective, and project activities.
• Analyze machine failures for root cause and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in annual equipment inspections.
• Apply developing technical skills and process knowledge to solve troubleshooting situations.
• Assist senior technicians, principal technicians, lead technicians, and technologists in complex troubleshooting situations.
• Understand how to apply PLC inputs/outputs for troubleshooting.
• Use drawing packages and multi-meters to determine electrical issues.
• Diagnose mechanical wear, alignment, adjustment, and setup issues.
• Support the creation of standard procedures for troubleshooting and setups/changeovers.
• Collaborate with engineers, technologists, vendors, and equipment suppliers on equipment projects.
• Support technologists or engineers on the floor and assist other supporting groups.
• Collaborate with engineers, technologists, and quality personnel to approve new equipment, which may involve traveling with overnight stays for factory acceptance and training.
• Carefully maintain Maximo work orders and complete all essential quality records.
• Review spare part inventory items in relation to Maximo work orders.
• Understand criteria requiring SR and other equipment-related documentation.
• Notify 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, established guidelines, and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage that start on day one
• Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Educational assistance programs
• 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 (EAP)
• Childcare benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED