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.

**Position Objective**
- To perform mechanical repairs and service to all plant equipment and facilities.

**Responsibilities**
- 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.

**Qualifications, Experience & Skills**
- Must have a current and relevant recognized Mechanical Trade Certificate.
- PC and Software Tools
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Working in a Team environment

**Reasonable Accommodations**

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