Technician Manufacturing - 3rd 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. 

Your role at Baxter

This is where your expertise helps people

You are a problem solver. Complex projects or unexpected challenges are just opportunities to bring your considerable abilities to use. Whether working independently or with a trusted team, you are always ready to tackle a project and work hard to find solutions.

Your talent is needed across a wide variety of industries. As a Maintenance Technician III, you have a wide array of career choices, but are motivated by the opportunity to work in a company that supports innovation, professional development, and a purposeful mission.

Your team

We are a team of inquisitive individuals who embrace a collaborative environment to take on sophisticated challenges that meet the needs of our patients. We often need to change directions and respond to issues to avoid disruptions in our fast-paced manufacturing environment. Together, we build and maintain a positive work environment.

Our Maintenance Teams is dedicated to quality. Delivering life-saving products is about getting them right, and our technical expertise and experience working in a manufacturing environment empower us to meet that challenge.

When you join us, you will work with a team of committed individuals who trust each other to deliver on the tasks at hand. We support innovation and out-of-the-box thinking balanced with collaboration across functions and other teams. Our leadership understands the need for continuous education and provides opportunities for further development.

As a Maintenance Technician III , you will have the opportunity to lead by example, and enjoy mentoring and learning from others. Here, you are trusted to manage your own time and are given opportunities to grow your career as you wish.

What we offer from day 1:

• Vacation and Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance coverage
• Vision and Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Educational Assistance Plan

What you'll be doing

Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machines and other equipment. Operates manufacturing equipment and/or distribute material as required by area responsibilities. Performs all duties with strict observance to cGMP's, cSOP's, cGDP's and other internal and external regulations.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

In this outstanding role at Baxter Healthcare Corporation, you will work with world-class machinery and equipment. You will ensure flawless operation and maintenance in our Jayuya facility. Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating manufacturing machinery as assigned and with appropriate training.
• Feeding raw materials into manufacturing machines to maintain production schedules.
• Checking daily schedules with the Supervisor to ensure the accurate batch and load are manufactured.
• Loading and unloading materials onto trays, racks, and shelves by hand.
• Performing general repairs (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic) on production equipment.
• Installing and/or modifying new or relocated equipment.
• Troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and electronic issues.
• Completing all necessary documentation to align with Company specifications (SOP's).
• Performing preventive maintenance work and reporting according to established standards.
• Managing equipment and tools for daily tasks.
• Ensuring the work area is clean and orderly.
• Ordering replacement parts and ensuring timely follow-up on requests.
• Reading and understanding schematics or blueprints.
• Understanding basic programming (PLC, Drive Motors, etc.,) and general computer use.
• Observing mechanical devices in operation to locate causes of trouble.
• Dismantling devices to remove defective parts.
• Examining parts for imperfections.
• Inspecting used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
• Adjusting functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Replacing or repairing defective parts.
• Installing special functional and structural parts in devices.
• Lubricating and cleaning parts.
• Starting devices to test their performance.
• Performing all tasks following strict safety protocols.
• Identifying and requesting replacement parts to help engineers with purchase orders.
• Providing technical support to all assigned areas.
• Working under minimal supervision and balancing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Being team-oriented and willing to work extra hours, including holidays, for special projects.
• Carrying tools and equipment to and from storage areas.
• Operating and controlling all critical equipment per validated parameters.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

What you'll bring

Associate’s degree in Electronics, Instrumentation (preferred) or Mechanics and zero to five years of experience in related areas. Computer literate.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with the immediate supervisor, peers, and coworkers. Ability to communicate, read, write, and understand English/Spanish languages.

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

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