Maintenance Technician I - Machinist (1st Shift: 10am - 6pm)

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 we make life-saving products

Technical lead for the Central Maintenance machine shop operation. Activities to include the assistance to other machinists, area planner, and supervisor in the day to day set up, and operation of the Central Maintenance machine shop.

Your Team

Baxter is focused on saving and sustaining lives by finding solutions to complex problems. Each day, the manufacturing team strives to create quality products for our customers—and are sometimes met with unforeseen issues to tackle. The high-caliber talent at Baxter meets these challenges head-on, as a team, to create products with the customer's needs top-of-mind.

What we offer from Day One

• 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

• Ability to set-up and operate all North Cove machine Shop equipment safely and efficiently. Including but not limited to: Standard, Horizontal and CNC milling machines, Standard and CNC Lathe’s, ID/OD and tool cutting grinder’s.
• Machine parts within tolerances specified on blueprints and drawings using North Cove Machine Shop equipment.
• Fabricate parts for the maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of production machine components and assemblies.
• Machine stock room parts for the support of equipment and processes.
• Use precision measuring instruments and gauges to check machine and part accuracy and to assure work is within tolerances specified.
• Assist in providing solutions for the trouble shooting of the machining of parts and the equipment, associated tooling, part drawings, and material issues.
• Maintain all shop equipment in good working condition.
• Keep machines and shop area neat and clean to align with 6S program.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance on as assigned machine shop equipment.
• Provide on the job training for registered apprentices as assigned by apprenticeship training program.
• Generate part programming by applying Cad Cam software for use in the CNC shop equipment.

What you'll bring

• Preferred a minimum of 5 years machining experience or 2-year Machinist degree.
• Preferred experience with HAAS, MATSUURA, FEDAL or DAEWOO equipment.
• Candidate must be a self-starter, motivated, and be able to perform assigned tasks with limited supervision.
• Candidate to be proficient in Blue Print reading, GDT experience a plus.
• Experience G-Zero, MasterCam, and AutoCAD software
• Candidate must have both CNC and manual machine shop equipment operation experience.
• Read and write G code using G-Zero and Mastercam.
• Proficient in the use of basic machinist hand tools, such as veniers, calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, bore and thread gauges.
• Proficient in the use of basic hand power tools such as drill motors, grinders, polisher/sanders. Basic hand tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches, hammers, and files.
• Able to design and build work holding fixtures as required to machine one—off, and specialty parts.
• Must use caution while working with and around moving equipment, such as, cutting machines and power tools.
• 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.
• APPLICATIONS WITHOUT UPDATED AND CURRENT RESUMES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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 $52,800 - $72,600 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.

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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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.

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