Mechanic - Pilot Plant

Bora Pharmaceuticals; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Health coverage including medical, and

Retirement savings plans with employer

Paid time off and flexible work

Employee wellness programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bora Pharmaceuticals in Mississauga is seeking a Millwright to maintain pilot plant equipment supporting formulation development and GMP activities. You will perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on mixers, fillers, tablet presses, and packaging systems.

The role requires troubleshooting, equipment installation, qualification support, and collaboration with Development, Manufacturing, and Quality teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and troubleshooting of pharmaceutical or pilot plant equipment.
• GMP and SOP knowledge is essential.
• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical equipment.
• Familiarity with automation and control systems used in pharma equipment.
• Good communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical support to pilot plant pharmaceutical development and GMP activities.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment used in formulation, processing, and packaging development.
• Support installation, qualification, and validation of pilot-scale and development equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and ensure timely completion of work orders and documentation.
• Assist with equipment setup, changeovers, and operation during development and scale-up batches.
• Work cross-functionally with Development, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to support projects.
• Identify equipment performance issues and implement corrective and continuous improvement solutions.
• Coordinate with OEMs and multidisciplinary teams for troubleshooting when needed.
• Assist in developing and revising SOPs, maintenance procedures, and training documents.
• Maintain expertise in pilot plant equipment including mixers, fillers, tablet presses, and packaging systems.
• Analyze equipment failures and recommend design or component improvements.
• Source and identify replacement components, including obsolete parts.
• Support operators by providing training on equipment setup and maintenance practices.

Skills

Maintenance & troubleshooting

GMP & SOP knowledge

Diagnostics & repair

Equipment design & optimization

Independent & team work

Documentation

Office & SAP

Automation & control systems

Education

High school diploma or technical school

Tools

SAP

Maintenance software

Job description

Bora Pharmaceuticals is a premier international contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in formulation development, clinical and commercial manufacturing, and packaging of complex oral solid dose, liquid, semi-solid, biologics, and sterile injectable pharmaceutical products. From our world-class sites in North America and Asia, we deliver drug products with unparalleled quality to more than 100 markets around the world. Bora’s teams, technologies, and facilities work seamlessly together to enable our clients to deliver much-needed therapeutics to patients worldwide. At Bora Pharmaceuticals, we see it as our mission, our duty, our responsibility, to make our success and our customer’s success more certain.

Position Status

This is a permanent fulltime and a backfill position. The role is an active, approved vacancy within the organization and is intended to be filled as part of current staffing needs.

General Description

Responsible for preventative, predictive, and routine maintenance of pilot plant equipment supporting formulation, scale-up, and validation activities. This role ensures reliable and efficient operation of equipment while maintaining compliance with GMP and continuous improvement standards. Perform mechanical duties of Tier 1 Millwright but with the more advanced troubleshooting skills on mechanical production/pilot scale equipment including but not limited to:

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical support to pilot plant pharmaceutical development and GMP activities to by ensuring a reliable equipment operation.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment used in formulation, processing, and packaging development.
• Support installation, qualification, and validation of pilot-scale and development equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and ensure timely completion of work orders and documentation.
• Assist with equipment setup, changeovers, and operation during development and scale-up batches.
• Work cross-functionally with Development, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to support projects.
• Identify equipment performance issues and implement corrective and continuous improvement solutions.
• Support troubleshooting requiring coordination with OEMs and multi-disciplinary teams when needed.
• Assist in developing and revising SOPs, maintenance procedures, and training documentation.
• Maintain expertise in pilot plant equipment, including mixers, fillers, tablet presses, and packaging systems.
• Analyze equipment failures and recommend design or component improvements.
• Source and identify replacement or alternative components, including obsolete parts.
• Support operators by providing training on equipment setup and maintenance practices.

Experience & Skills

• Experience in maintenance and troubleshooting of pharmaceutical or pilot plant equipment.
• Strong understanding of GMP and SOP requirements.
• Proven ability to diagnose and repair mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of equipment design, maintenance, and optimization.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in computer systems (e.g., Office, SAP, maintenance systems).
• Understanding of automation and control systems used in pharmaceutical equipment.

Education

• High school diploma or technical school training.

Working Conditions

• Work in pilot plant and manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to GMP-controlled areas requiring PPE and adherence to safety procedures.
• Occasional overtime based on project timelines.
• Flexibility to support extended hours, weekends, or critical development runs.

Additional Information

In accordance with Ontario’s pay transparency requirements, candidates will be notified when they are no longer under consideration or once the vacancy is closed. Updates regarding application status may be communicated via email or through the online applicant profile, where applicable.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including automated systems, to support the review and assessment of applications. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All decisions related to screening, interviewing, and selection are made by our Talent Acquisition and hiring teams.

Compensation Range

$68,000 - $85,000

Benefits Include:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees’ wellbeing, including:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plans with employer contributions
• Paid time off and flexible work arrangements
• Employee wellness programs and resources
• Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Resources

At Bora, our values guide everything we do — from how we solve challenges to how we support our people. We lead with a solutions-first mindset, strive to do the right thing, stay proactive, and above all, respect everyone.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels empowered to contribute and grow. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.