Maintenance Mechanic I - 3rd Shift
Baxter · Cleveland, MS
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Base pay
- $46k–$58k
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- 4 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Baxter (medical devices) in Cleveland, MS. Read, interpret, and utilize electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- PLC, Automation, Welding, EHS / safety
- Base pay
- $46k–$58k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 27 other live reliability postings in Mississippi.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 50%
- ✓ Welding 50%
- ✓ PLC 46%
- Tooling 36%
- ✓ EHS / safety 29%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Baxter
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 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
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
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Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Baxter in Cleveland
3 other open roles at this site.
- Senior Quality Manager · Quality · Manager
- Maintenance Mechanic I - 2nd Shift · Reliability · Technician
- Production Technician II - Molding (2nd Shift) · Production · Technician
Full description from BaxterAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations and procedures.
- ✓Collaborate effectively with operations, engineering, and quality teams to support production goals.
- ✓Perform other duties as assigned.
What You'll Bring
Education & Experience
- ✓High School Diploma or GED required.
- ✓Technical degree, apprenticeship, or maintenance certification preferred.
- ✓Minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or regulated environment required.
- ✓Experience with Allen-Bradley (AB) troubleshooting preferred.
- ✓Experience performing industrial equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs preferred.
Requirements
- ✓Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- ✓Ability to lift up to 30 pounds above shoulder level and up to 75 pounds when pushing, pulling, or lifting.
- ✓Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach overhead, and maneuver in confined or restricted spaces.
- ✓Ability to meet confined space entry requirements.
- ✓Ability to climb ladders, catwalks, and elevated work platforms.
- ✓Ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, including hot and cold temperatures.
- ✓Must meet Baxter Cleveland visual acuity
requirements
as defined by site procedures.
- ✓Audiometric testing and hearing protection compliance required.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We cannot sponsor or transfer employment visas.
US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)
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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.
As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of manufacturing and facility equipment. You will support production operations by performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, executing repairs, and assisting with equipment installations and upgrades. This position requires a strong commitment to safety, quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
What You'll Be Doing
- •Read, interpret, and utilize electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
- •Perform electrical repairs and preventive maintenance on manufacturing and facility equipment, including electrical switchgear and motor control centers.
- •Build, install, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical and control circuits.
- •Install electrical infrastructure and support new equipment installations, modifications, and relocations.
- •Diagnose and repair pneumatic systems and associated controls.
- •Troubleshoot and maintain inkjet printers and solution operations equipment.
- •Perform welding, pipefitting, and fabrication tasks as needed.
- •Troubleshoot and repair microprocessor-controlled equipment, HVAC systems, and industrial maintenance systems.
- •Cross-train and support maintenance activities across South Side operations, including Filling, Packing, Vials, Prep Room, and Sterilization areas.
- •Complete maintenance documentation, work orders, and records accurately and in compliance with site procedures.
- •Support equipment overhauls, capital projects, and maintenance shutdown activities, including occasional holiday and off-shift work.
- •Follow all site Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS), and Quality
Technical Skills
- •Ability to safely use electrical testing equipment, including volt-ohm meters, ammeters, megohmmeters, and related diagnostic tools.
- •Knowledge of DC electrical systems, controllers, generators, solenoids, relays, motors, power supplies, and associated equipment.
- •Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, controls, and automation.
- •Basic electrical troubleshooting and repair skills.
- •Welding and pipefitting experience preferred.
- •Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, electrical schematics, and mechanical drawings.
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