Maintenance Specialist (2nd Shift)
Baxter · Batesville, IN
- Level
- Specialist
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- 8 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A specialist reliability role at Baxter (medical devices) in Batesville, IN. You will maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install a variety of electrical and mechanical equipment throughout the facility.
- Tools it names
- PLC
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How this role compares
Against 21 other live reliability postings in Indiana.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $121k–$154k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 59%
- Root cause 23%
- Lean 23%
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This plant: Baxter in Batesville
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Your Role at Baxter
This is where my hands make life-sustaining products
As a Maintenance Specialist, you will maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install a variety of electrical and mechanical equipment throughout the facility. Work on production machines, motors, conveyors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, boilers, ovens, electrical controls, and power distribution equipment to help keep operations running safely and efficiently.
Your Team
You will be part of the Maintenance team and work closely with Production Operators, Engineers, Supervisors, and outside service providers. The team works together to solve equipment issues, improve reliability, and support a safe and productive work environment.
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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
- •Fix, maintain, and install equipment across the facility to keep operations running smoothly.
- •Use wiring diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and other instructions to identify and solve equipment problems.
- •Complete routine preventive maintenance to help prevent breakdowns and extend equipment life.
- •Find and repair electrical problems, including replacing faulty parts when needed.
- •Repair and maintain mechanical equipment, including motors, pumps, conveyors, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems.
- •Create or update wiring diagrams and maintenance records to support future repairs.
- •Order and track parts and supplies needed for maintenance work and recommend important spare parts to keep on hand.
- •Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and help minimize production downtime.
- •Work with equipment manufacturers, vendors, and service technicians to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
- •Support the installation of new equipment and help improve existing equipment.
- •Participate in team meetings and help solve equipment and production issues.
- •Communicate equipment concerns, repair updates, and improvement ideas with supervisors and team members.
- •Record maintenance activities and equipment information accurately.
- •Help train and support operators and team members when needed.
- •Identify potential equipment problems, safety concerns, or production interruptions and recommend solutions.
- •Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe.
- •Follow all company safety rules, policies, and procedures.
- •Perform other duties as assigned.
What You'll Bring
- •High School Diploma or GED.
- •Two-year technical college education or equivalent experience.
- •Experience working with: Motors, conveyors, and pumps, Hydraulics and pneumatics, Electrical systems and controls, Basic PLC troubleshooting and fault finding, Preventive maintenance programs, CMMS systems such as Maximo
- •Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- •Must be able to pass the Grade 4 Maintenance Test.
Physical
To perform this job successfully, you must be able to
- •Stand and walk for most of your shift.
- •Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach while working on equipment.
- •Use hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment.
- •Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly. Heavier items may require assistance or lifting equipment.
- •Climb ladders, stairs, and platforms as needed.
- •Work in tight or confined spaces when performing maintenance tasks.
- •Read blueprints, schematics, gauges, and computer screens.
- •Distinguish colors for electrical wiring and components.
- •Work around moving machinery, electrical equipment, and manufacturing processes while following all safety requirements.
- •Work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, noise levels, dust, oils, and other industrial conditions.
- •Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Working Conditions
- •Manufacturing and production environment.
- •May require overtime, weekend work, or call-ins to support equipment repairs and production needs.
- •Regular exposure to machinery, electrical systems, and industrial equipment while following established safety procedures.
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