Maintenance Mechanic Trainee

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives- where your purpose accelerates our mission.

Position: Maintenance in Training-MIT

Shift: 1st (7am-3pm)

Your role at Baxter

  • Created for individuals (internal and external) with previous maintenance training or experience that do not immediately qualify as to go into maintenance.
  • The MIT program requires the employee to complete 1800 to 3000 hours of On the Job (OJT) Training, program length is determined by candidate, their knowledge, and performance while in the MIT program.
  • OJT Areas the MIT will be assigned to Cell 1, Cell 2 or Cell 3 Maintenance if training also in the Electrical Department and Die Shop (Only for those assigned to Cell 2)
  • During MIT’s On the Job training they will be training with current North Cove Mechanics, Supervisors, and Technicians to acquire knowledge of North Cove equipment and processes.

What you will be doing

By the end of the MIT program, MIT’s will be expected to accomplish the following:

  • Support plant production by performing repairs, calibrations, and preventative maintenance of plastics, sterilization, and filling/packing equipment.
  • Troubleshoot equipment containing electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, vacuum, and microprocessor based systems.
  • Rebuilding/modifying production machines and components to support technology improvements and control parts cost.
  • Install manufacturing equipment.
  • Fabricating and installing machine guards and covers.
  • Use of hand tools, power tools, and electrical test instruments relating to control circuits and microprocessor repair.

Demonstrated competency in above skills and area specific knowledge will be required for MIT to be placed into a vacant Maintenance Position at program completion.

Candidates must:

  • Comply with all Corporate Specifications, North Cove Standard Operating, Preventative Maintenance, Documentation, and Safety Procedures.
  • Demonstrate proper use and care of hand tools, power tools, presses, metal-working equipment, and electrical test instruments.
  • Perform all required documentation neatly and without errors.
  • Complete all program related or Baxter assigned training activities.
  • Perform maintenance tasks and activities in other areas of plant when required for support of overall maintenance efforts.
  • Perform in hot, cold, noisy, and/or dirty environments.

What you will bring

  • Must have at least 1:
  • Associated Degree in Industrial Systems, Mechatronics or similar maintenance related degree.
  • 2 Years of Industrial / Military maintenance experience.
  • 2 Years’ experience as a Production Technician 2 or Original Production Technician (prior to creation of PT2) will be accepted.

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 our employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. To that end, this position has a salary range of $33,000 to $76,000. The above range represents the expected salary range for this position. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location.

The successful candidate for this job may be required to verify that he or she has been vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, and in accordance with applicable law.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Job Category
Installation, Maintenance, and Repairs
Job Type
Full Time/Permanent
Salary
USD 33,000.00 - 76,000.00 per year
Country
United States
City
Marion
Career Level
unspecified
Company
Baxter International
JOB SOURCE
https://jobs.baxter.com/job/marion/maintenance-mechanic-trainee/152/51011800272