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.

This is where my hands make life-sustaining products

Baxter is known for its speed and high-quality products. Our manufacturing operations are around-the-clock to meet the needs of our customers. Our high-calibre talent works through the challenges at hand while pushing toward meeting client order needs. Different shift assignments allow for flexibility and safety.

Baxter is passionate about saving and sustaining lives by building high-quality products. We strive to build quality products for our customers every single day.

We are a team that uplifts each other throughout each shift. Working together in an encouraging and open culture makes our processes evolve for the better and engages our workforce.

We have an opportunity for a qualified Electrical Technician/Electrician to join our team on a full-time basis. The main function of this role is to minimize manufacturing plant downtime by performing corrective and preventive maintenance on production and facilities equipment.

Weekday Night Shift: Monday to Friday - 11:00 pm -7:00 am (38 hours)

Excellent hourly rate and shift loadings. *There could be some flex with the start and/or finish times.*

In this pivotal role, you will be expected to encompass a wide range of responsibilities including:

Perform electrical diagnosis, repairs and preventative maintenance on plant and related facilities equipment/systems.

Troubleshoot using knowledge of PLC ladder logic

Electrically install/connect new or relocated equipment.

Support plant TPM program by working with production teams and providing electrical expertise and training so that equipment performance is continually improved.

Assist in keeping equipment documentation and drawings up to date.

Assist in evaluating new equipment and components.

Complete maintenance reports to required standards

Ensure all work is performed in compliance to GMP and Safety requirements.

The ideal candidate for this role will be able to work independently and with minimal supervision and is typically calm under pressure. You will be professional and be able to work collaboratively with the Maintenance and Engineering Teams. You will be adaptable and flexible and that will go both ways. The ability to cover leave would be desirable.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

A current and relevant recognized Electrical Trade Certificate

Maintenance installation and project experience

High speed automated machine experience, Knowledge of robotics, motion control and machine sequencing

Electrical/Electronic troubleshooting

Fault finding ability

PLC (Alan Bradley) programming and trouble-shooting exp.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

PC and software tools

Written and Verbal Communication

Comply with all regulatory requirements of EH & S.

Desirable - 

At least 5 years on the job experience as a tradesperson in electronic systems

Pharmaceutical and/or Manufacturing experience

Knowledge of regulatory requirements of G.M.P.

Degree in Mechatronics/Electrical

Why Baxter?

At Baxter ANZ, we are focused on being a Best Place to Work where our people can be their authentic self, feel valued and respected.  We are committed to a culture where all employees can collaborate and work together effectively.  Relationships are a key component in how we operate in Baxter and we share the common traits of being reliable, ethical, caring, having empathy, actively listening to our colleagues as well as being open minded to new ideas and perspectives. Baxter is an organisation that makes inclusion and diversity a priority and that seeks to promote and improve gender equality in the workplace.

Baxter is proud to be recognized as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia. We are also committed to delivering support structures for working families; stronger actions to address pay inequalities; and strategic recruitment and promotion practices that help to encourage the full participation of all people at work.

Situated in Western Sydney, and featuring and onsite cafeteria and café, gym, we offer a dynamic and future focused work environment offering workplace flexibility, development & career growth, volunteering leave, 12 weeks parental leave, income protection insurance and a strong value driven culture focused on diversity, equality, and inclusion.

All Australian and New Zealand Staff members who work at, visit hospitals, are in contact with patients or where required by a customer, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The requirement to be vaccinated does not apply to other staff members at Baxter facilities.

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other status protected by law. Baxter encourages applicants of all ages.

Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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