Licensed Millwright

Apotex Inc.; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Licensed Millwright to join their dynamic team. This role involves coordinating maintenance activities, mentoring junior technicians, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. As a key member of the team, you will leverage your extensive mechanical knowledge to enhance productivity and quality in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about machinery and enjoy working collaboratively, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company committed to innovation and excellence in pharmaceutical manufacturing, where your skills will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a similar role within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Licensed in trades such as Industrial Mechanical or Industrial Electrician.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance activities with Production Technical Coordinators.
• Mentor junior mechanics in troubleshooting and repair of machinery.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices.

Skills

Mechanics and machine shop practices

Electrical knowledge

Hydraulics and Pneumatics

GMP knowledge

Quick Change Over Techniques

Training and mentoring

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Self-motivation

Education

Secondary School Graduate

College diploma in Electromechanical technician or Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Tools

PLC systems

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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

1. Work closely with Production Technical Coordinators, to ensure adequate level of resource and help coordinate maintenance activities
2. 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
3. Act as mentor/teacher to junior mechanics in training, troubleshooting, repair and rebuild of production and associated machinery
4. 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
5. Recommend changes to designs, drawings and modifications of equipment or parts as required in conjunction with engineering and maintenance
6. Keep abreast of all changes and advances in company policies and new technology
7. Work independently with minimal supervision
8. 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
9. There may be the occasional requirement for some situational leadership opportunities for projects or troubleshooting exercises, as required
10. Works as a member of a team to achieve all outcomes
11. Works in a safe manner collaborating as a team member to achieve all outcomes
12. Demonstrate Behaviours that exhibit our organizational Values: Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance, and Passion
13. 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
14. All other relevant duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Education

1. Secondary School Graduate; Minimum of Grade 1
2. 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

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

Experience

1. Minimum 10 Year’s experience in a similar role within the pharmaceutical or consumer goods industry
2. 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.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Manufacturing and Production

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing