Technician, Production Mechanical

The Technician Production Mechanical PO8 acts as a leading member of a team working with other members in an attempt to perform both preventative maintenance and install maintain troubleshoot overhaul and repair stationary industrial machinery and mechanical addition training coach and oversee more junior Technicians to assist junior technicians to maintain troubleshoot set-up plan install and rebuild production and associated machinery.

• Perform routine inspections maintenance and repairs on industrial machinery including production equipment pumps compressors electric motors VFDs and other manufacturing systems.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical issues efficiently to reduce production downtime.
• Cleaning lubricating and performing other routine maintenance work on equipment.
• Align machines and equipment during installation
• Adhere to all workplace safety regulations and ensure machinery is operating safely. Implement and follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures as required.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities including work orders and parts inventory.
• Work closely with production engineering and quality to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Perform basic welding and fabrication to repair or modify equipment as needed.
• Recommend and implement improvements to enhance equipment reliability and productivity.
• Internally train production team members on equipment safety.
• Safely operate powered mobile equipment including forklifts and hoists
• Perform other related projects and duties as assigned.
• Read SOPs blueprints diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
• Install align dismantle and move stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment such as pumps fans tanks conveyors furnaces and generators according to layout plans using hand and power tools.
• Operate hoisting and lifting devices such as cranes jacks.
• Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions.
• Install troubleshoot and maintain power transmission vacuum hydraulic and pneumatic systems and programmable logic controls.
• Work closely with Manager & Specialist Maintenance to ensure adequate level of resource and help coordinate maintenance activities.
• Assist in resolving technical service issues with Production Quality Engineering etc. and formulates recommendations to resolve matters which are beyond existing SOPs.
• Act as mentor/teacher to junior Technicians 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 (CGMPs) SOPs 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: Integrity Courage Teamwork and Innovation.
• 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.

• Education
  • Secondary School Graduate; Minimum of Grade 12.
  • Industrial Mechanic/Millwright level or equivalent industrial mechanical trade or certification in the Province of Ontario.
    
    
• 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 Years 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.