Maintenance Mechanic II

PCI Pharma Services; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

RRSP with employer contributions

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

PCI Pharma Services in Mississauga is seeking an experienced packaging technician for the Midnight Shift. You will lead day-to-day equipment setup, perform preventative maintenance, and ensure high-quality production with minimal waste in a pharmaceutical packaging facility.

The role requires mechanical aptitude, adherence to cGMP/GCP, and strong teamwork with QA and maintenance. Overtime/weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot mechanical problems.
• Effective interpersonal skills for team work.
• Knowledge of PCI, cGMP, and GCP policies.
• Identifies continuous improvement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and operation of pharmaceutical packaging machinery.
• Disassembles and cleans change parts and production area.
• Operate line in production, collaborate with QA and maintenance.
• Read and follow packaging SOPs and procedures.
• Troubleshoot equipment and facility issues to minimize waste.
• Perform in-process checks and inspections.
• Training of new Packagers and Maintenance personnel.
• Ensure cleanliness and safe work environment.
• Execute preventative maintenance tasks.
• Utilize CMMS for tasks and maintain documentation.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Interpersonal skills

Safety compliance

Continuous improvement

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients.

We are PCI.

Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.

Midnight Shift

Sunday: 9:45 pm – 7:15 am

Monday-Thursday: 11:30 pm – 7:15 am

Summary Of Objective

Possesses advanced knowledge to leading the day-to-day equipment setup, preventative maintenance, operation, repair and troubleshooting at a pharmaceutical packaging facility. Ensures production is executed efficiently with high quality while minimizing waste and supports continuous improvement tasks to deliver improved efficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The essential duties and responsibilities include the following but other duties may be assigned.

• Set-up and operation of machinery used in the packaging of pharmaceutical products (e.g. Cartoning, Blistering and bottling equipment, inkjet coder, checkweigher, etc.).
• Disassembles and cleans all change parts/production room as outlined in SOP's.
• Responsible for the operation of the Line from a production standpoint partnering with QA, Maintenance Trades, Packagers and Line Leaders.
• Reads and understands packaging procedures prior to each job.
• Adheres to standard SOP's and job specific packaging procedures.
• Troubleshoots setup, equipment and facility issues and uses trigger points to elevate for support to ensure production runs are executed efficiently, with high quality and minimal waste.
• Performs in-process checks and inspections.
• Partners with the Maintenance Trades to troubleshoot electrical/mechanical problems and repairs.
• Performs packaging tasks associated with packaging pharmaceutical product.
• Assists in the orientation and training of new Packagers and Maintenance personnel on duties to be performed.
• Ensures that the cleanliness of packaging and maintenance areas is maintained through good housekeeping practices.
• Implements and supports safe work environment.
• Performs material replenishment on the equipment such as, but not limited to foil, film and labels.
• Completes tasks and handles machine tooling with extreme care.
• Execute preventative maintenance tasks.
• Reviews machine manuals to achieve optimal equipment run conditions.
• Fabricates change parts and bracketry as required.
• Utilizes the CMMS for various tasks.
• Participates in the development and improvement of the centerline program and setup sheets.
• Participates and supports project execution including documentation and moving of assets.
• Ensures appropriate communication is relayed to other shifts.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Manager/Supervisor.
• Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.
• This position may require overtime and/or weekend work.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for the stated position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required

• Mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot technical/mechanical problems and perform required adjustments.
• Ability to inspect mechanical equipment and perform preventative maintenance tasks.
• Effective interpersonal skills to work in a team environment.
• Knowledge of and adherence to all PCI, cGMP, and GCP policies, procedures, rules.
• Identifies and tackles continuous improvement opportunities.

Preferred

• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail.
• Ability to exhibit sound and accurate judgment.
• Ability to adapt to changing work environments.

The base salary hiring range for this position is ($32.23 – $36.26 CAD), with eligibility for an annual performance bonus. The final offer will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, education, professional designations, specialized skills, and work location. This posting is for an existing vacancy currently open and available for hire.

PCI provides full-time employees in Canada with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which includes paid time off, extended health benefits (including dental and vision), life and disability insurance, and retirement savings options such as an RRSP with employer contributions. Additional wellness and employee-support programs may also be available.

Join us and be part of building the bridge between life changing therapies and patients. Let’s talk future

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company’s purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity – at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture.

This posting is for an existing vacancy currently open and available for hire.

At PCI, we do not use AI within our hiring practices.