Maintenance Fitter

**This is where you save and sustain lives**

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives—where your purpose accelerates our mission.

**1. POSITION OBJECTIVE**:
To perform mechanical repairs and service to all plant equipment and facilities.

**GENERAL DUTIES**:

- Perform mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment and plant facilities.
- Analyse and troubleshoot mechanically oriented problems whilst referring to drawings and technical manuals.
- Install, repair, maintain, test, modify, commission and/or fault find on complex machinery and equipment which utilise hydraulic and/or pneumatic principles. In the course of such work, is required to read and understand hydraulic and pneumatic circuitry which controls fluid power systems.
- Understand the lean methodology and be competent in using the associated tools e.g. 5 why, A3, 6S etc
- Exercise high precision trade skills using various materials and/or special techniques e.g. electric arc welding, MIG and TIG welding, use of lathes and milling machines.
- Install/fit new or relocated equipment.
- Assist in the investigation of upgrade or improvement to existing equipment.
- Assist in establishment and review of preventative maintenance tasks and frequency.
- Assist in providing data for diagrams and blueprints for existing, redesigned or new equipment.
- Monitor, and adjust where necessary, equipment to ensure it is functioning efficiently and effectively.
- Assist in evaluating equipment, and components thereof, with a view to sourcing original or alternative components and their suppliers. This process includes: liaising with suppliers to share technical data/specifications; the raising of purchase requisitions.
- Provide trade guidance and assistance as part of a work team.
- Assist in the provision of training in conjunction with supervisors and trainers.
- Work under limited supervision either individually or in a team environment.
- Be familiar with the access and use of the MAINPAC software system for maintenance data update.
- Understand and implement quality assurance techniques e.g. principles of GMP, Measurement, Waste Elimination, TMP, 6S & Lean practices.
- Perform other duties as required
- Assist with investigating root cause equipment failures etc.

**SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS**

**Essential Skills**:

- Must have a current and relevant recognized Mechanical Trade Certificate.
- Must have completed 3 modules of an Advanced Mechanical Certificate or Associate Diploma.
- PC and Software Tools
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Working in a Team environment

**Qualification and Education**:

- Must have a current and relevant recognized Mechanical Trade Certificate.
- Must have completed 3 modules of an Advanced Mechanical Certificate or Associate Diploma..

**6.GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Appropriate EHS training is required
- Implement the EHS Policy and requirements as applicable to the function
- Report incidents, near miss and/or hazards by using the report forms as appropriate.
- Any serious near miss, hazard, injury is to be immediately reported to more senior management and the Environment or Health and Safety Manager.
- Ensure business relationships reflect the basic principles of Leadership Expectations and Baxter’s Code of Conduct
- To ensure we treat all employees fairly, according to their skills, education, qualifications, experience, abilities and aptitudes, without discrimination so that decisions are based on merit and equal opportunity for all
- Employees at every level are responsible for quality (GMP) and regulatory performance in the department to ensure quality program is met
- Ensure compliance with government regulations, legal documents, safety and ethical standards, obtaining legal and/or corporate compliance training as required
- Ensure that products are produced and stored according to the appropriate documentation in order to obtain the required quality;
- Approve the instructions relating to production operations and to ensure their strict implementation;
- Ensure that the production records are evaluated and signed by an authorised person before they are sent to the Quality Control Department
- Check the maintenance of your department/s, premises and equipment
- Ensure that the appropriate validations are done
- Ensure that the required initial and continuing training of your department