Lead Maintenance Tech Job at Baxter (Hayward)

Lead Maintenance Tech

Baxter

Location:
United States , Hayward

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

80000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Lead Maintenance Technician supports the maintenance and facility management team to ensure the preventive and corrective maintenance programs are functioning effectively and within compliance in order to meet plant objectives for safety, quality, and capacity. Support plant production through troubleshooting, maintenance and repairs of manufacturing equipment and fixtures through preventive maintenance procedures and root cause diagnosis. The Lead Maintenance Technician follows strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and cGMP's in a Medical Device Manufacturing facility.

Job Responsibility:

Plans, coordinates, and issues preventive maintenance assignments for maintenance and facilities personnel
Responsible for the on-time performance (completion/closure) of all preventive maintenance activities within the site
Tracks preventative maintenance and maintains record of maintenance activities to manufacturing and facility equipment per Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Documentation Practices
Support maintenance, facilities, and engineering activities including 3rd party maintenance support, machine shop and fabrication, facility maintenance and capital improvements
Provide accurate and timely communication to colleagues, internal customers, and management
Resolves issues related to equipment, process, facilities, and compliance
Performs unscheduled maintenance (i.e. Demand Maintenance) and respond to trouble calls in a timely manner (i.e. Radio calls, P911)
Leads Maintenance and Facilities Tier meetings and shift pass-downs to ensure coordination and tracking of activities/issues and EHS Benchmark tasks (Hazard IDs and Action Tracking System), including escalations to area leaders
Operates and maintains the CMMS system (Maximo) and associated databases, works closely with Maximo Administrator by acting as the site subject matter expert to purchase/order, inventory, and manage spare parts program
Plans and manages ordering of repair parts through 3rd party machine shops, fabricators, or suppliers
Strict adherence to safety and manufacturing SOP, policies, and procedures to ensure safe and quality products are produced at all times
Support planning, scheduling (interval and external), and execution of the site shutdown activities, including coordinating contract and 3rd party suppliers for maintenance and facilities
Assist in executing facility programs including: EHS, pest control, cleaning, security, fire system, energy, landscaping, and utilities
Flexible hours on Saturdays and Sundays depending on job needs

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent required
5+ years of experience in facility/manufacturing/production maintenance required
Mechanical Maintenance knowledge such as pneumatics, pumps, valves, cylinders, labeling equipment, conveyors, and continuous inkjet printers required
Candidate must be capable of reading electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and part diagrams
Must be self-directed and motivated to complete repetitive tasks
Sensitivity to confidential information is required
Must work in a clean room environment wearing special garments
Must wear personal protective equipment due to safety requirements
Strong knowledge of Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and specialized software in related field
Must be detail oriented and have strong organizational skills
Must have the ability to prioritize workflow and handle multiple activities
Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Must be able to carry and climb 10 ft. ladders
Must be able to stand and work at two hour minimum intervals
Must be able to work in tight spaces
Position requires standing and walking for extended periods of time
The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned

Nice to have:

High-speed manufacturing/packaging equipment and high speed automated filling systems is a plus
Electrical working knowledge and experience with AC/DC motors and drives, electrical systems up to 480V 3-phase, relays, switches, photo eyes/sensors, valves, switches, temperature controllers and servo motors is a plus
Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Maximo preferred

What we offer:

Medical and dental coverage that start on day one
Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
Flexible Spending Accounts
Educational assistance programs
Paid holidays
Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
Family and medical leaves of absence
Paid parental leave
Commuting benefits
Employee Discount Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Childcare benefits

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 11, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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