Technician - II (AM)

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.; Brampton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. Brampton site seeks a skilled mechanical technician for pharmaceutical packaging lines.

You will perform setup, calibration, and changeovers on automated filling systems, replace worn components, and assist with preventive maintenance to keep equipment operating safely and efficiently. Strong problem-solving skills, GMP knowledge, and the ability to use SAP and MES interfaces are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years in manufacturing/packaging.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.
• Experience with packaging changeover and setup.
• Forklift certification and WHMIS training preferred.
• Knowledge of cGMPs required.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical setup, calibration, and adjustment of automated filling systems during product changeovers.
• Replace and maintain mechanical components including O-rings, valves, pumps, and nozzle assemblies.
• Conduct mechanical troubleshooting for container closure, folding station, and tube holders.
• Change embossing/coding blocks for labels and cartons as needed.
• Changeover secondary packaging equipment and configure parts as required.
• Assist with preventive and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Set-up, monitor and adjust fill weights for accurate operation.
• Assemble/disassemble equipment and perform line start-up activities.
• Configure process parameters through HMI interfaces for recipe management.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical issues using appropriate tools.
• Install, align, replace mechanical components and conduct routine inspections.
• Collaborate with maintenance to resolve complex problems.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify wear and potential failures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

English proficiency

MES

SAP

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SAP

MES

Job description

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Duties and responsibilities

• Technical responsibilities


• Perform mechanical setup, calibration, and adjustment of automated filling systems during product changeovers.


• Replace and maintained mechanical components including O-rings, valves, pumps, and nozzle assemblies to ensure proper equipment functionality.


• Conduct detailed mechanical trouble shooting as it pertains to container closure, folding station, and tube holders etc.


• Change embossing/coding block characters (expiration date and batch number) for labels and cartons as specified on the packaging work order (PWO).


• Changeover and set-up (and change parts as required) of secondary packaging equipment – cartoner, labeler, pester/bundler and case packer, Carton Tracker based on established change parts and parameter values.


• Assist mechanics in doing preventive and corrective maintenance tasks.


• Set-up, monitor and adjust fill weights throughout the operation ensuring minimal overfill.


• Assemble and disassemble equipment such as fillers, manifolds, tube holders and supply pumps.


• Perform filler changeovers, set-ups and troubleshooting.


• Configure and adjust process parameters through HMI interfaces for automated filling and packaging systems, including program selection, recipe management, and format changeovers to ensure accurate machine operation and product quality.


• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical issues in packaging and filling equipment using appropriate tools and diagnostic techniques.


• Install, align, adjust, and replace mechanical components such as pumps, valves, pistons conveyors, and dosing systems.


• Dismantle, inspect, overhaul, and reassemble machinery and equipment to maintain operational efficiency.


• Collaborate with maintenance team members to resolve complex mechanical and operational problems.


• Conduct routine inspections and mechanical assessments to identify wear, defects, and potential failures.


• Calibrate and adjust equipment settings to ensure accuracy, safety, and product quality standards.


• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying mechanical inefficiencies and recommending corrective actions.


• Sign off required line start-up documentation in the primary and secondary areas prior to production run.


• Assist with training of new hires.


• Administrative responsibilities.


• Supply filling lines with components and bulk product for packaging.


• Ensure drum and lot changes are completed effectively and on-time with minimal bulk waste.


• Prepare detergent and sanitizing agents with the correct dilution factor.


• Sanitize filling roomsas per standard operating procedure.


• Perform housekeeping tasks such as washing floors, walls etc.


• Perform line clearance processes both inside filling rooms and secondary packaging area.


• Complete G.M.P. documents right first time, for example cleaning & sanitization records, packaging batch records, non-stationary equipment logs etc.


• Wash and sanitize wetted change parts for fillers and supply pumps.


• Work with safety in mind with respect to all assigned tasks.


• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required.


• Minimum of two years’ experience in a manufacturing/packaging environment is required.


• Experience in pharmaceutical industry is preferred.


• Experience with general tools and equipment including filling, cartooning, pumps and motorized material handling equipment is preferred.


• Experience with packaging changeover and set-up is required.


• Able to resolve minor and advance difficulties such as starting and stopping fillers, clearing “jam–ups” is required


• Candidates are required to be able to add subtract, divide multiple, calculate average and percentages.


• Excellent command of the English language combined with strong written, comprehension and oral communication skills is required.


• Excellent interpersonal skills.


• Ability to use a computer including Microsoft, SAP and Manufacturing Execution Software (MES) is preferred


• Knowledge and understanding of cGMP’s compliance is required


• Forklift certification is preferred.


• WHMIS training preferred.


• Mechanical aptitude is a must

Working conditions