Mechanical Tradesperson

Full time permanent position (Mon-Fri 38 hours per week)
- Start early and finish early 6.30 am start
- Join a company that has a strong workforce and passion for innovation

**At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ‘Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, then you've found the perfect place to nurture your aspirations and make an impact.**

**_ Where do you want to go?_**:

- B_ayer CropScience Pinkenba is seeking a full time, permanent Mechanical Tradesperson (Fitter) to join our manufacturing site. Undertaking maintenance and repairs on a wide range of mechanical equipment including production machinery, conveyors, pumps, mills, motors, automated valves, pipes and pneumatic systems.

This position will be Monday - Friday 6.30 AM with an approx. 3.00 PM finish

**_ Do something that moves you._**:

- Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs
- Investigate and troubleshooting equipment failures and implement improvements to eliminate recurrence and maximum achievable production uptime and equipment availability
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including equipment maintenance logs, repair histories, and spare parts inventory
- Create, review and follow work instructions
- Operate ERP systems for workflow
- Laise with stakeholders and providing regular updates on priority ranking, access, fault finding and planned maintenance
- Collaborate with the engineering department, external contractors, equipment manufacturers and vendors as required
- Complete all work in a safe manner including completing Lock out, tag out, Take 5, permit to work and near miss reporting

**_ Does this sound like you?_**:
Required Skills & Experience:

- Recognised trades certificate - minimum certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical (Mechanical fitter) or higher
- Proven experience working in a manufacturing or a chemical machinery environment, with demonstrable experience working with pumps, mills, automated values and pipes
- Experience with PLC controlled filling and packaging equipment highly regarded
- Strong fault finding ability and a high level of technical aptitude
- Ability to read and understand Piping and Instruction Diagram
- Basic machining, welding, and fabrication skills
- Make a commitment to adhere to all safety standards and procedures
- Sound computer skills. Knowledge of SAP would be beneficial
- Full Australian work rights

Desirable Skills & Experience
- Restricted Electrical work licence
- High risk licence - Forklift, Rigging & Dogging and EWP
- Confined space and working at heights experience

In return, we have a variety of benefits including a market aligned base salary, free onsite parking, salary continuance life insurance, extra employer superannuation contributions, access to wellbeing days (ME days), Peer recognition awards, onsite training, 1 paid volunteering day per year to help the local community.

We are committed to creating a culture where people can be their best, in an environment that values inclusion, diversity and flexibility. At Bayer everyone belongs, regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, personality, thinking styles or background. We strongly encourage First Nations people to apply.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

**_ Be part of something bigger_**:
Recruitment agencies please note that this position will be managed via our in-house Talent Acquisition Team. Bayer does not accept any unsolicited resumes.