Maintenance Technician I (12 hour Nights)
Baxter · Marion, NC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Base pay
- $53k–$73k
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Baxter (medical devices) in Marion, NC. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.
- Tools it names
- Root cause, PLC, Robotics, Tooling, EHS / safety
- Base pay
- $53k–$73k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
- Openings
- 3 with this title at this site
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How this role compares
Against 78 other live reliability postings in North Carolina.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 47%
- ✓ PLC 44%
- Welding 32%
- ✓ Tooling 24%
- ✓ EHS / safety 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Robotics, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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How to get in at this plant
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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.
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Send a short, curious note
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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?
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Bring proof to the interview
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This plant: Baxter in Marion
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Full description from BaxterAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Your role at Baxter
The Maintenance Technician I is a Salaried Non-Exempt position which ensures safe and efficient operation of plant manufacturing equipment through hands on maintenance and maintenance related initiatives. Support plant production through troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs of manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and systems through preventative maintenance procedures and root cause analysis. $3,500 sign‑on bonus offered for this role!
Your Team
You’ll be part of a collaborative manufacturing team that prides itself on problem-solving and continuous improvement. When unexpected equipment issues arise, this team works together—sharing knowledge, supporting one another, and always keeping quality and safety top of mind.
Requirements
- ✓This position involves working around moving equipment.
- ✓Must be able to work in Class I, Class II, Class III or Class IV Controlled Environment which may include the following dress/gowning
requirements
safety glasses, ear plugs, hairnet, beard cover, isolation mask, gown, hood, boots or shoe covers, face shield, insulated gloves and disposable gloves.
- ✓The position requires the ability to individually lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- ✓Must be able to bend/stoop, squat, climb, reach above shoulder level, reach at or below shoulder level, twist and bend at the neck, twist and bend at the waist and balance.
- ✓Normal visual acuity is necessary including the ability to distinguish colors.
Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
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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 we offer from Day One
- •Shift flexibility to trade shifts and leverage overtime opportunities
- •Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
- •160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- •401K match
- •Employee Stock Purchase Program
- •Paid Parental Leave
- •Tuition Reimbursement
What you’ll be doing
- •Troubleshoots, repairs, and performs preventative maintenance on medical IV solution, filling and packaging manufacturing equipment, hydraulics, pneumatic systems, motor and machine controls, electrical systems, Robotics and electronics.
- •Use a drawing package, multi-meter and other diagnostic equipment to resolve electrical issues.
- •Resolves issues related to equipment, process, compliance; performs unscheduled maintenance and responds to trouble calls in a timely manner.
- •Performs daily preventative maintenance tasks to ensure equipment is operational.
- •Works in a safe manner always, and is trained in Arc Flash, Lock Out Tag Out, Basic Electrical Safety, Ladder Safety, and other plant programs.
- •Ensure work order system, maintenance, and facility procedures are followed and completed properly, including pre-approvals and signoffs. Follows Good Documentation Practices (GDP) as always outlined by Baxter policies and procedures. Document all work in CMMS as required.
- •Strict adherence to environmental health and safety (EHS) and manufacturing SOP, policies, and procedures to ensure safe and quality products are always produced.
- •Works with EHS to ensure compliance with global requirements.
- •Performs modification, upgrades, and new installation of equipment and machinery.
- •Participates in department and site continuous improvement projects.
- •All other tasks assigned as required to support plant production.
What you’ll bring
- •High school diploma or GED required.
- •Preferred Technical school training.
- •1-2 or more years of prior maintenance experience on automated manufacturing machines/equipment.
- •Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Maximo preferred.
- •Familiar with programmable logic controllers (PLC) systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Omron). SCADA/EMS/BMS experience preferred.
- •Experience with motor controls, variable speed/variable frequency drives, servos, stepper motors, high speed packaging equipment, pneumatic systems.
- •Candidate must be capable of reading and working with electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, building drawings, and part diagrams.
- •Working knowledge of photo eyes/sensors, limit switches, proximity sensors, temperature controllers, inkjet printers, and vision systems (Cognex, Keyence preferred).
- •Experience performing maintenance and troubleshooting of high-speed manufacturing/filling and packaging equipment, including pick-and-place systems, conveyors, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, continuous inkjet printing systems.
- •Good written and verbal communication skills (ability to read, write and speak fluent English) and understanding of cGMP regulations. Good procedural writing skills.
- •Good computer skills (Microsoft Windows based software, email, Microsoft Office Suite, internet sites, and PDFs).
- •Electrical knowledge and experience with AC/DC motors and drives, electrical systems up to 480V 3-Phase, relays, switches, sensors, solenoids, servo motors, low voltage systems.
- •Incumbent must work in a clean room environment, wearing special garments. Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn due to safety requirements.
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