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.

Your role at Baxter:

A great opportunity has recently arisen for a Manufacturing Technologist to join a team based in our Castlebar, Co. Mayo sites. The Castlebar and Swinford facilities employ more than 1300 staff and we operate 24/7.  You get the opportunity to work closely with multiple teams including Production, Engineering and other support functions.

We’re looking for experienced Manufacturing Technologist's who are excited by the challenges that come from working in a large operation and are passionate about improving the reliability of our services, plant and equipment.

You will play a key role in the maintenance and development of all manufacturing and support equipment and processes which are critical to saving and sustaining lives. 

What are the responsibilities of a Manufacturing Technologist?

In this role, you will be required to:

• Supporting the maintenance of services, plant and equipment.
• Identifying the root cause of equipment issues and solutions.
• Ability to support the introduction of new equipment and processes
• Inventory management - ensuring equipment spare parts are available.
• Ensure preventative maintenance routines are completed in a timely manner to maintain safety, quality and performance standards.
• Collaborate and provide support during internal and external audits.
• Partner with teams to ensure handovers are clear and effective.

What are the role requirements?

• Candidates should at minimum have attained trades certification, preferably Electrical.
• A relevant accredited multi skilled qualification or equivalent technical certification in Electrical or Mechanical engineering will be an advantage.
• Bonus - Familiarity with mechanical systems, robotics, PLC controls, low-voltage controls, pneumatic and hydraulic systems are always an advantage but not necessary.
• Proven ability to solve escalated situations
• A commitment to future education and upskilling is essential

What are some of our benefits of working at Baxter?

• Pension
• Annual Bonus
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Subsidised canteen
• Up to 29 Days Holidays
• A great sense of community
• Opportunity to join employee programmes

If you are forward thinking and can identify and remediate problems before they happen, we would love to talk to you!

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