Technician, Mechanical

APOTEX; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus programs

Pension plan

Learning & development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Disability accommodation

Job summary

Apotex, a Canadian-based global health company, seeks a Technician, Mechanical to lead maintenance activities and mentor junior technicians. The role emphasizes reducing non-value work while ensuring quality, productivity, and timeliness in production machinery.

You will train others, troubleshoot complex systems, and uphold CGMPs and safety standards. The position requires a decade of related experience, trades certification, and strong knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics,

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in pharma or consumer goods industry.
• Licensed in one or more trades: Industrial Mechanical, Machinist, Tool and Die, Industrial Electrician, Electro-Mechanical Controls, or equivalent.
• In-depth knowledge of mechanics and machine shop practices.
• Knowledge of Electrical, Hydraulics, and Pneumatics.
• GMP knowledge related to pharmaceuticals.
• PLC knowledge and Quick Change Over techniques are assets.
• Able to lead, collaborate with others and train junior technicians.
• Good oral and written communication, plus strong analytical skills.
• Able to work any shift, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance activities with Production Technical Coordinators to ensure resources.
• Resolve technical service issues with internal customers and propose SOP-based solutions.
• Mentor junior mechanics in troubleshooting, repair and rebuild of machinery.
• Ensure work complies with CGMPs, SOPs and safety standards.
• Suggest design or modification changes to equipment with engineering.
• Stay current with company policies and new technology.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and be a subject matter expert for investigations and audits.
• Occasionally take on leadership roles for projects or troubleshooting.
• Contribute as a team member to achieve all outcomes.
• Uphold Apotex values of Pride, Accountability, Integrity and Diligence; comply with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Training others

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Industrial Mechanical

Machinist

Tool and Die

Industrial Electrician

Electro-Mechanical Controls

Tools

PLC

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Job description

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Apotex is a Canadian-based global health company. We improve everyday access to affordable, innovative medicines and health products for millions of people worldwide, with a broad portfolio of generic, biosimilar, innovative branded pharmaceuticals and consumer health products. Headquartered in Toronto, with regional offices globally, including in the United States, Mexico and India, we are the largest Canadian-based pharmaceutical company and a health partner of choice for the Americas for pharmaceutical licensing and product acquisitions.

The Technician, Mechanical 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 acts as a trainer to assist junior technicians to maintain, troubleshoot, set-up, plan, install and rebuild production and associated machinery.

Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with Production Technical Coordinators, to ensure adequate level of resource and help coordinate maintenance activities.
• 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.
• Act as mentor/teacher to junior mechanics in training, troubleshooting, repair and rebuild of production and associated machinery.
• 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.
• Recommend changes to designs, drawings and modifications of equipment or parts as required in conjunction with engineering and maintenance.
• Keep abreast of all changes and advances in company policies and new technology.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• 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.
• There may be the occasional requirement for some situational leadership opportunities for projects or troubleshooting exercises, as required.
• Works as a member of a team to achieve all outcomes.
• Performs all work in support of our Corporate Values of Pride, Accountability, Integrity and Diligence; Demonstrates strong and visible support of our values.
• Performs all work in accordance with all established regulatory and compliance and safety requirements.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 10 Year’s experience in a similar role within the pharmaceutical or consumer goods industry.
• Licensed in one or more of the following trades, Industrial Mechanical, Machinist, Tool and Die, Industrial Electrician, Electro-Mechanical Controls, or other technical certification.
• In-depth knowledge of mechanics and machine shop practices.
• In-depth knowledge of Electrical, Hydraulics and Pneumatics.
• Knowledge of GMP, as related to pharmaceuticals.
• Knowledge of Quick Change Over Techniques and PLC would be an asset.
• Able to lead, collaborate with others.
• Able to train and pass on knowledge to junior technicians.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good analytical and presentation skills.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Able to work any shift, including evenings and weekends.

At Apotex, we are committed to fostering a welcoming andaccessible work environment, where all everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to succeed.

We offer 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.

The hiring range for this position is $72,285 - $120,475 CAD per year. The final agreed-upon salary may vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience.
We are looking for top talent. If your qualifications differ from those listed above, the scope of work and final agreed-upon salary may be adjusted to reflect your individual qualifications.
The Apotex Total Rewards package goes beyond base salary. Apotex offers bonus programs based on your position in the organization, you can excel based on our pay-for-performance philosophy. With comprehensive benefits, a pension plan to help you save for retirement and learning and development opportunities, we provide a comprehensive package for your personal and professional development.

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This job posting is for a role that is currently available and vacant at Apotex.