Baxter International
Cleveland, MS
Shift: Full time
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. 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! Job 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). Required Qualifications/Certifications Associate’s degree in a technical field preferred; High School Diploma/GED with at least 2 years of mechanical systems repair, industrial maintenance, or equivalent technical experience required. Physical Requirements 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. Other Duties The job description is not built to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. 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. Collaboration with production, engineering, maintenance, and quality is required. Due to the nature of this position, the ability to work most holidays, some weekends, and plant shutdown periods is required. 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 salary range for this position is $46,400.00 - $58,000.00. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of whi