Technician, Production Mechanical

Great Connections Employment Services; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global health company seeks a Technician, Mechanical to enhance production quality and training within the team. This role involves coordinating maintenance activities, training junior technicians, and ensuring compliance with GMPs. Competitive salary and benefits package offered along with the opportunity to work on innovative projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Great benefit package

On-site position with rotating shifts

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in a similar role within pharmaceuticals or consumer goods.
• In-depth knowledge of mechanics and machine shop practices.
• Able to train and mentor junior technicians.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Production Technical Coordinators for maintenance coordination.
• Ensure compliance with CGMPs and safety standards.
• Act as a mentor/teacher to junior technicians.

Skills

Electrical

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Communication

Education

2 or 3 year College diploma in Electromechanical or Industrial Maintenance

Licensed trades (Industrial Mechanical, Machinist, etc.)

Job description

Our Client is a Canadian-based global health company that produces high-quality, affordable medicines for patients worldwide.

We are seeking a Technician, Mechanical TS7 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 TS7 acts as a trainer to assist junior technicians to maintain, troubleshoot, set-up, plan, install and rebuild production and associated machinery.

• Shift: 12 hours rotating shift
• On-site, Full-time position
• Competitive salary with a great benefit package

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 conjunctionwith 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.
• All other relevant duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• 2 or 3 year College diploma in a technical program such as Electromechanical technician, Industrial
  Maintenance Mechanic etc. strongly preferred.
• 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 train and pass on knowledge to junior technicians.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Able to work any shift, including evenings and weekends.
• 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

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We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you require accommodation throughout the hiring process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.