Equipment Maintenance Technician (3rd Shift)

Job description

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. Your Role at Baxter This is where my hands make life-sustaining products The Equipment Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing routine and preventative maintenance tasks on equipment and machinery, as well as troubleshooting and repairing equipment as needed. Your Team You will be part of a dedicated maintenance team that works closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and EHS partners to support manufacturing operations. Together, you will focus on equipment reliability, regulatory compliance, workplace safety, and operational excellence. Your team is committed to solving problems, reducing downtime, and delivering high-quality products that help improve patient outcomes worldwide. What You'll Be Doing Perform routine maintenance on equipment, including cleaning, lubricating, changing filters, and replacing worn parts. Troubleshoot equipment problems and make repairs to keep production running efficiently. Inspect equipment regularly to identify issues and take corrective action before problems occur. Complete and maintain accurate maintenance, repair, and equipment performance records. Repair or replace equipment components and verify that repairs are completed correctly and safely. Install new equipment and ensure it is operating properly before use. Calibrate equipment to ensure it performs accurately and meets operational requirements. Conduct equipment checks to ensure machines are operating safely, efficiently, and according to quality standards. Work closely with production teams to quickly resolve equipment issues and minimize downtime. Support continuous improvement efforts that increase efficiency, reliability, and productivity. Train and assist production employees on proper equipment operation and basic maintenance procedures. Help manage spare parts and maintenance supplies to ensure needed materials are available. Follow all safety, environmental, quality, GMP, FDA, and ISO requirements and company policies. Report safety concerns, near misses, accidents, and hazardous conditions promptly. Respond to urgent equipment breakdowns and emergency maintenance needs as required. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment by following 6S and housekeeping standards. Perform other duties as assigned. What You'll Bring High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree, technical trade school training, or military technical training preferred. Two or more years of maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. Experience working with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or electronic equipment. Ability to learn and support manufacturing equipment and related processes. OSHA certification required or obtainable as required by the position. Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing environments is preferred. Additional technical certifications are a plus. Safely lift and carry materials, tools, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Bend, kneel, squat, climb, and reach to access equipment and perform repairs. Work in tight or hard-to-reach spaces when troubleshooting or maintaining equipment. Push and pull carts, equipment, and materials as needed. 3rd shift: 10:45pm-7am Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. 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 estimated base salary for this position is $60,000 to $82,500 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview. US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico) This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter Equal Employment Opportunity Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Reasonable Accommodations Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Recruitment Fraud Notice Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. 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