Electrical Maintenance Technician

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

The Electrical Maintenance Technician is a Salaried Non-Exempt position which contributes to our mission of saving and sustaining lives by understanding the electrical design of the facility and by maintaining, troubleshooting and controlling the Electrical Distribution Systems and electrical equipment throughout the plant. This includes but is not limited to: medium and high voltage distribution systems, A.C. and D.C. Motor Controls, microprocessor and relay based machine controls, Uninterruptible Power Supply Systems and plant telephone, security surveillance, computer network, and electronic clock systems.

Your Team

You’ll be part of a collaborative manufacturing team that prides itself on problem-solving and continuous improvement. When unexpected equipment issues arise, this team works together—sharing knowledge, supporting one another, and always keeping quality and safety top of mind.

What we offer from Day One

• Shift flexibility to trade shifts and leverage overtime opportunities
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• 160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

What you’ll be doing

Continuous improvement

• Directly supports electrical equipment reliability and energy reduction activities through innovative thinking, team membership and completion of assigned projects.
• Expand opportunities to use measurement and predictive tools to assess equipment condition prior to failure.
• Preventative Maintenance generation and or refinement of existing PMs.
• Analyze machine failures for root cause and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor parts spending and reliability trends.
• To include planner responsibility as needed.

Projects

• Proactively manage maintenance jobs and project work.
• Installation support – act as lead technician on floor, directing others as well as personally installing various sizes and types of conduit, junction boxes, and other components required for machine and equipment electrical supply circuits.
• Work in the electronic/electrical shop to repair and maintain plant equipment spares.
• Escalate issues to the Maintenance Supervision for work which does not appear to be valid, feasible or has cost constraints, or requires engineering design/change control.
• Factory acceptance testing – works with engineer and quality to accept new equipment. Must be willing to travel with overnight stays for factory acceptance and training.

Procedures

• Documents all maintenance and repairs in Maximo and other required systems per SOP.
• Maintains proficiency in all Corporate Specifications, Standard Operating Procedures, National Electrical Codes, EPA, and North Cove Electrical Standards relating to safety, GMP, ISOtrain, maintenance, and electrical installation.
• Responsible for generating orders for equipment, parts, consumables, tooling, raw materials, etc to maintain all systems in good working condition.
• Proficient in MR, CWR, and other equipment related documentation as applicable to the area.
• Will be trained to generate EMRs related to assigned work.
• Write job plans and standard work for repairs, troubleshooting, and situation driven response plans.
• May serve as a Subject Matter Expert for maintenance related SOPs, standard work, or training modules.
• 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, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

What you’ll bring

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Minimum 4 years electrical distribution experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Associates degree in an electrical/technical related discipline or technical school training preferred.
• Electrical license preferred.
• Must have basic English written and oral communication skills adequate to communicate with other team members.
• Understand verbal and written safety and quality instructions and read and comprehend written work instructions including words and drawings.
• Must be able to perform basic mathematics.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Well organized.
• Self-motivated to achieve goals and require little supervision.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Maximo, preferred.
• Ability to develop a concept from general requirements.
• Must be a team player, organized, self-motivated, and able to prioritize.
• Skilled in organizing, overseeing, and successfully monitor processes and projects.
• Must have good communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with various Administrative Personnel, Supervisors, and outside vendors.

Physical Requirements

• This position involves working around moving equipment.
• Must be able to work in Class I, Class II, Class III or Class IV Controlled Environment which may include the following dress/gowning requirements: safety glasses, ear plugs, hairnet, beard cover, isolation mask, gown, hood, boots or shoe covers, face shield, insulated gloves and disposable gloves.
• The position requires the ability to individually lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to bend/stoop, squat, climb, reach above shoulder level, reach at or below shoulder level, twist and bend at the neck, twist and bend at the waist and balance.
• Normal visual acuity is necessary including the ability to distinguish colors.

Applicants must be authorized to work for an 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 $46,400 - $63,800 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.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. 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.

**Due to the nature of this position, the ability to work most holidays, some weekends and plant shut down periods is required.

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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.

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