Equipment Maintenance Technician (3rd Shift)
Baxter · Skaneateles, NY
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Base pay
- $60k–$83k
- Degree
- Preferred
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Baxter (medical devices) in Skaneateles, NY. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.
- They ask for
- degree preferred
- Tools it names
- FDA / GMP, EHS / safety
- Base pay
- $60k–$83k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 42 other live reliability postings in New York.
- Base pay
- About 15% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $72k–$95k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 49%
- PLC 37%
- ✓ EHS / safety 28%
- Automation 23%
- SAP 23%
- Root cause 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Baxter
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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- 5
Bring proof to the interview
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This plant: Baxter in Skaneateles
1 other open role at this site.
- Production Equipment Technician · Production · Technician
Full description from BaxterAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Your Role at Baxter
This is where my hands make life-sustaining products
The Equipment Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing routine and preventative maintenance tasks on equipment and machinery, as well as troubleshooting and repairing equipment as needed.
Your Team
You will be part of a dedicated maintenance team that works closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and EHS partners to support manufacturing operations. Together, you will focus on equipment reliability, regulatory compliance, workplace safety, and operational excellence. Your team is committed to solving problems, reducing downtime, and delivering high-quality products that help improve patient outcomes worldwide.
requirements
and company policies.
- ✓Report safety concerns, near misses, accidents, and hazardous conditions promptly.
- ✓Respond to urgent equipment breakdowns and emergency maintenance needs as required.
- ✓Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment by following 6S and housekeeping standards.
- ✓Perform other duties as assigned.
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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.
What You'll Be Doing
- •Perform routine maintenance on equipment, including cleaning, lubricating, changing filters, and replacing worn parts.
- •Troubleshoot equipment problems and make repairs to keep production running efficiently.
- •Inspect equipment regularly to identify issues and take corrective action before problems occur.
- •Complete and maintain accurate maintenance, repair, and equipment performance records.
- •Repair or replace equipment components and verify that repairs are completed correctly and safely.
- •Install new equipment and ensure it is operating properly before use.
- •Calibrate equipment to ensure it performs accurately and meets operational requirements.
- •Conduct equipment checks to ensure machines are operating safely, efficiently, and according to quality standards.
- •Work closely with production teams to quickly resolve equipment issues and minimize downtime.
- •Support continuous improvement efforts that increase efficiency, reliability, and productivity.
- •Train and assist production employees on proper equipment operation and basic maintenance procedures.
- •Help manage spare parts and maintenance supplies to ensure needed materials are available.
- •Follow all safety, environmental, quality, GMP, FDA, and ISO
What You'll Bring
- •High school diploma or equivalent required.
- •Associate degree, technical trade school training, or military technical training preferred.
- •Two or more years of maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- •Experience working with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or electronic equipment.
- •Ability to learn and support manufacturing equipment and related processes.
- •OSHA certification required or obtainable as required by the position.
- •Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing environments is preferred.
- •Additional technical certifications are a plus.
- •Safely lift and carry materials, tools, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- •Bend, kneel, squat, climb, and reach to access equipment and perform repairs.
- •Work in tight or hard-to-reach spaces when troubleshooting or maintaining equipment.
- •Push and pull carts, equipment, and materials as needed.
- •3rd shift: 10:45pm-7am
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