Technician, Production Mechanical

Job Summary

The 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.

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.
• Works in a safe manner collaborating as a team member to achieve all outcomes.
• Demonstrate Behaviours that exhibit our organizational Values: Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance, and Passion.
• Ensure personal adherence with all compliance programs including the Global Business Ethics and Compliance Program, Global Quality policies and procedures, Safety and Environment policies, and HR policies.
• All other relevant duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Education
  • Secondary School Graduate; Minimum of Grade 12.
  • 2 or 3 year College diploma in a technical program such as Electromechanical technician, Industrial Maintenance Mechanic etc. strongly preferred.

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • 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.

• Experience
  • 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