Technologist - 2nd Shift

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. 

As a Technologist at Baxter Healthcare Corporation in Cleveland, MS, you will be part of a world-class team dedicated to maintaining and improving our powerful equipment. Your role is vital to keeping operations flawless and aligned with high quality and safety standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate with Engineering to perform equipment modifications as needed.
• Generate and refine Preventive Maintenance (PM) procedures.
• Analyze machine failures to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Assist in annual equipment inspections.
• Monitor parts spending and reliability trends to optimize performance.
• Apply a laptop to communicate with PLCs, VFDs, Panelviews, and Servos for diagnosing issues.
• Use diagnostic tools such as drawing packages and multi-meters to resolve electrical issues.
• Diagnose mechanical wear, alignment, adjustment, and setup issues.
• Develop standard work procedures for troubleshooting and setups/changeovers.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for maintenance-related guidelines and processes.
• Procure estimates for tasks and projects and order necessary parts.
• Collaborate with engineers, vendors, and equipment suppliers for new equipment installations.
• Work around moving equipment safely and effectively.
• Learn, understand, and apply rigorous quality standards, SOPs, and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Notify the supervisor and take appropriate action if any safety, quality, mechanical, or discrepancy issues occur.
• Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles.

Physical Requirements

This position requires physical capability, including:

• Ability to individually push/pull, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Capacity to bend or stoop, squat, climb, and reach both above and below shoulder level. The role also requires twisting and bending at the neck and waist, along with maintaining balance.
• Normal visual acuity, including the ability to distinguish colors.

Required Education and Experience

• High School graduate or GED
• An Associate's Degree in a technical related field (e.g., Industrial Maintenance) is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical systems repair, industrial maintenance, or an equivalent role.
• Understanding and application of predictive maintenance tools.
• Ability to drive and guide repair of equipment alongside team members.

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 $64,000 - $80,000 annually. We may pay more or less than the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based 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.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We cannot sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa.

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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