Sr Maintenance Technician

Baxter•Mountain Home, AR

11h•Onsite

About The Position

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. Job Overview Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role as a Sr Maintenance Technician at Baxter Healthcare Corporation? This opportunity is perfect for individuals who are passionate about maintaining high standards of manufacturing equipment and ensuring flawless production processes. You'll be at the forefront of troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs, contributing to our mission of delivering outstanding healthcare solutions!

Requirements

Minimum HS Diploma or equivalent experience required.
Minimum 5 years of applicable experience/demonstrated skill required.
Strong communication skills.
Operate safely and receive training in all relevant plant safety programs.
Understand technical drawings and schematics for electrical, mechanical, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
Troubleshoot repairs, and collaborate with automated equipment, modify, or write new software using PLC systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley, etc.).
Implement new PLC Controllers and Software to improve reliability, quality, and efficiency.
Troubleshoot/repair photo eyes, limit and proximity switches, temperature controllers, variable speed drives, motors, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, electrical systems up to 480V, 3 phase, component level repair of obsolete control components.
Work well with hand tools, understand how gearboxes, convey systems, etc. work, fabricate, operate skyjack, scissor lift, forklift, counterbalance, ladder work.
Develop cross-functional expertise (i.e. electrical/controls/mechanical).
Apply GMP to daily routine.
Identify Hazard IDs, troubleshoot/accurately address them or assist in getting plan to accurately resolve them.
Lead contractors or other maintenance techs on projects.
Ensure contractors adhere to GMP, safety regulations, and possess training required to operate in a facility.
Have regular and predictable attendance.
Be self-motivated, continually improve, and find work that needs to be done.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are un-able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Technical associate's degree (2 year) preferred but not required.
Welding, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC a plus.
Have knowledge of Hepa filtration systems, UV Light systems, appliance repair.
Fabrication experience (welding, basic shop activities).

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance on automated production machinery to reduce equipment downtime and meet production schedules.
Conduct preventative and predictive maintenance as required to ensure equipment availability.
Focus on process and equipment improvement and innovation.
Understand regulatory and documentation procedures for initiating and fully implementing new manufacturing processes and equipment with minimum supervision.
Collaborate closely with production, quality, engineering, drafting, purchasing, and suppliers to support plant operations and capital projects.
Investigate root cause technical issues and work independently or in a team to mitigate them.
Seek out opportunities for improvement for the company, the plant, co-workers, and yourself.
Engage and empower others while continuing to improve your own abilities.
Participate in training of Production Technicians and Maintenance Techs.
Operate safely and receive training in all relevant plant safety programs.
Perform equipment relocations, crate or uncrate parts, and make mechanical adjustments and alignments.
Identify and order spare parts.
Detail all work done.
Clean up before leaving and keep the shop tidy.
Attend relevant trainings and meetings.
Participate in projects and upgrades.
Understand technical drawings and schematics for electrical, mechanical, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
Manage a basic project budget.
Work with suppliers to resolve technical issues.
Troubleshoot repairs, and collaborate with automated equipment, modify, or write new software using PLC systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley, etc.).
Implement new PLC Controllers and Software to improve reliability, quality, and efficiency.
Troubleshoot/repair photo eyes, limit and proximity switches, temperature controllers, variable speed drives, motors, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, electrical systems up to 480V, 3 phase, component level repair of obsolete control components.
Work well with hand tools, understand how gearboxes, convey systems, etc. work, fabricate, operate skyjack, scissor lift, forklift, counterbalance, ladder work.
Develop cross-functional expertise (i.e. electrical/controls/mechanical).
Apply GMP to daily routine.
Identify Hazard IDs, troubleshoot/accurately address them or assist in getting plan to accurately resolve them.
Lead contractors or other maintenance techs on projects.
Ensure contractors adhere to GMP, safety regulations, and possess training required to operate in a facility.
Have regular and predictable attendance.
Be self-motivated, continually improve, and find work that needs to be done.

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