Maintenance Technician - Eurofins CDMO Alphora, Inc.

Eurofins; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical firm is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Mississauga to support API, Drug Product & Biologics Manufacturing. This role involves mechanical and electrical maintenance, ensuring equipment efficiency, and adhering to GMP guidelines. Candidates should have a minimum of a two-year engineering diploma and experience in biologics facilities. Full-time benefits include health coverage and RRSP with company match.

Benefits

Health & dental coverage

Life and disability insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

RRSP with 3% company match

Qualifications

• Experience in biologics facilities and utilities is an asset.
• Experience with primary and secondary packaging or sterile fill is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist manufacturing in the operation of equipment and utilities.
• Perform maintenance procedures according to established SOP and PM schedule.
• Coordinate routine maintenance with Operations to avoid production disruptions.
• Build and grow the preventative maintenance program.
• Identify and implement improvements to enhance productivity and safety.

Skills

Team player

Strong oral communication skills

Strong written communication skills

Education

Min. College 2-year diploma in engineering

Job description

Overview

Eurofins CDMO Alphora is looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our expanding team in supporting API, Drug Product & Biologics Manufacturing!

The Maintenance Technician will perform duties whose functions include mechanical and electrical installation, modification, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of site equipment, utilities, systems and / or facilities in accordance with established SOPs, GMP guidelines and EH&S policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist manufacturing and packaging in operation of equipment and utilities to maximize efficiencies and yields
• Perform maintenance procedures according to the established SOP and PM schedule, coordinating parts and service, as required.
• Coordinate routine maintenance with Operations to ensure that, whenever possible, maintenance work scheduling does not disrupt production scheduling needs.
• Build & grow existing preventative maintenance program while maintaining a proactive approach to Plant and Equipment maintenance & repair.
• Anticipate on-going maintenance needs of equipment and surroundings, focusing on safety.
• Identify, recommend and implement improvements to line procedures, equipment, utilities, systems and / or facilities to enhance the productivity, quality or safety of products, processes and / or procedures.
• Perform operational checks on equipment and systems. Detect and investigate variance in performance of equipment, utilities, systems and / or facilities to ensure proper or enhanced functioning.
• Resolve equipment failure. Isolate issues, conduct repair or source external resource to conduct repair.
• Complete required compliance documentation, logbooks, timesheets, etc. when executing duties.
• Maintain an assortment of common spare parts.
• Coordinate, recommend and / or initiate purchase orders for parts, equipment or spare parts inventory according to Company\'s purchasing guidelines.
• Complete and maintain current training and awareness of related legislated codes, EH&S procedures, SOPs and GMP requirements. Complete ongoing training to maintain certification and respond to technology change at the Site, as well as improving knowledge of facilities, systems and equipment.
• Ensure that maintenance or repair of Production Equipment, Site Facilities, Systems and Utilities are carried out in a timely manner.
• Respond to "off hours" emergencies, as required and provide essential services coverage during site shutdowns.
• Follow Environmental, Health and Safety rules / regulations and report any workplace injuries or accidents immediately.
• Adhere to the policies and guidelines set out in the Alphora Employee Handbook.
• Responsible for compliance with GMP guidelines and ensuring that all GMPs and SOPs are followed.
• Work harmoniously with all fellow employees.
• Travel between operating facilities.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Education : Min. College 2-year diploma in engineering or direct job-related experience
• Industry Experience : Biologics facilities and utilitiesPrimary and secondary packaging and / or sterile fill an asset
• Must be a team player
• Strong oral / written communication skills

Additional Information

At Eurofins we offer excellent full-time benefits including health & dental coverage, life and disability insurance, RRSP with 3% company match, paid holidays, paid time off.

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As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received international recognition as a great place to work.To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website at

We thank all applicants within commuting distance of GTA, Ontario for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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