Maintenance Mechanic I

Baxter International Inc.Cleveland, MS
$46,400 - $58,000Onsite

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
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