Licensed Millwright

Apotex Inc.; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global health company is seeking a Licensed Millwright to join their Richmond Hill team. The role involves mentoring junior technicians, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and collaborating with various departments to resolve technical issues. Candidates should possess extensive mechanical knowledge and relevant technical certifications, along with a strong commitment to teamwork and organizational values.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in a similar role within the pharmaceutical or consumer goods industry.
• Licensed in one or more trades like Industrial Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Controls.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Production Technical Coordinators to coordinate maintenance activities.
• Act as mentor/teacher to junior mechanics in training.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP’s) and Safety Standards.

Skills

Collaboration

Courage

Perseverance

Passion

Good communication skills

Proactive

Self-motivated

Education

Secondary School Graduate

2.2 or 3 year College diploma in a technical program

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Apotex Inc. is a Canadian-based global health company that produces high-quality, affordable medicines for patients around the world. Apotex employs almost 7,200 people worldwide in manufacturing, R&D, and commercial operations. Apotex medicines are accessible to patients in more than 75 countries globally. Through vertical integration, the Apotex group is focused on the development and sale of generic, biosimilar and specialty products.

For more information visit: www.apotex.com.

Job Summary

The Technician, Mechanical TS7 acts as a leading member of a team, working with other members in an attempt to reduce or eliminate non-value-added activities or costs, while maintaining or improving quality, productivity, and timeliness throughout the project(s) being managed.

The Technician, Mechanical TS7 acts as a trainer to assist junior technicians to maintain, troubleshoot, set-up, plan, install and rebuild production and associated machinery.

Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with Production Technical Coordinators, to ensure adequate level of resource and help coordinate maintenance activities
• Assist Production Technical Coordinators in resolving technical service issues with internal customers, such as Operations, Quality, Engineering, etc., and formulates recommendations to resolve matters which are beyond existing SOPs
• Act as mentor/teacher to junior mechanics in training, troubleshooting, repair and rebuild of production and associated machinery
• Ensure that all work is performed in a full compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP’s), SOP’s and in accordance with established Safety Standards
• Recommend changes to designs, drawings and modifications of equipment or parts as required in conjunction with engineering and maintenance
• Keep abreast of all changes and advances in company policies and new technology
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Possess an in-depth understanding of equipment enabling you to be a subject matter expert for the purpose of investigations, audits, training, or otherwise as required
• There may be the occasional requirement for some situational leadership opportunities for projects or troubleshooting exercises, as required
• Works as a member of a team to achieve all outcomes
• Works in a safe manner collaborating as a team member to achieve all outcomes
• Demonstrate Behaviours that exhibit our organizational Values: Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance, and Passion
• Ensure personal adherence with all compliance programs including the Global Business Ethics and Compliance Program, Global Quality policies and procedures, Safety and Environment policies, and HR policies
• All other relevant duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Education

• Secondary School Graduate; Minimum of Grade 1
• 2.2 or 3 year College diploma in a technical program such as Electromechanical technician, Industrial Maintenance Mechanic etc. strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of mechanics and machine shop practices
• In-depth knowledge of Electrical, Hydraulics and Pneumatics
• Knowledge of GMP, as related to pharmaceuticals
• Knowledge of Quick Change Over Techniques and PLC would be an asset
• Able to lead, collaborate with others
• Able to train and pass on knowledge to junior technicians
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good analytical and presentation skills
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Able to work any shift, including evenings and weekends

Experience

• Minimum 10 Year’s experience in a similar role within the pharmaceutical or consumer goods industry
• Licensed in one or more of the following trades, Industrial Mechanical, Machinist, Tool and Die, Industrial Electrician, Electro-Mechanical Controls, or other technical certification

At Apotex, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported.

Apotex offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.