Equipment Specialist – Millwright

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Job Description

How will you make an impact

Ensure process equipment and machinery are maintained in good order under Good Manufacturing Process (GMP) guidelines for maximum equipment uptime. Provide technical skilled support and guidance to site operations via specialized maintenance services on a timely basis.

Shift schedule: Continental - monthly rotation days and nights including weekends

What will you do:

Repair rebuild refurbish machinery and equipment utilizing milling machines lathes and all machine shop hand tools by performing the following tasks:

• Perform general maintenance on production equipment such as: Fluid Bed Dryers Film Coaters Tablet Presses Transfer Pumps Vacuum Systems Processing Vessels and auxiliary equipment.
• Maintain production equipment auxiliary equipment and building maintenance including operator training on equipment set up and operation.
• Make arrangements with Group Leaders and Production Supervisors to schedule equipment down time for maintenance within the Preventative Maintenance program timeframes.
• Schedule equipment availability to perform preventative maintenance on time maintain accurate records according to Good Manufacturing Practice requirements.
• Participate in Operational meetings Rapids Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and other as required.
• Document applicable work activities performed within a CMMS Program
• Maintain a safe working environment and report potential hazards.
• Perform alternating or rotating shift work as well as requirement to work during maintenance shutdowns.

How will you get here:

Education:

High school diploma/General Educational Development (GED) Certificate is required College Certificate/Degree in Industrial Millwright

Certified Ontario Trades Person

Licensed to practice as Industrial Millwright 433A required

Experience:

Minimum 3 years industrial mechanic or equivalent maintenance experience preferably in food cosmetic or pharmaceutical industries.

1 3 years millwright experience preferred

Experience reading drawing and schematics.

Maximo CMMS program experience preferred.

Equivalency:

Equivalent combinations of education training and relevant work experience may be considered.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) Regulations. Proactive and organized approach to completing tasks timely and efficiently. Attention to detail and quality of work. Ability to deal confidently with inside and outside clients. Good working knowledge of electronics and pneumatics is desirable. Demonstrated computer proficiency with Microsoft Office programs. Proficiency with the English Language.

Standards and Expectations:

Follow all Environmental Health & Safety Policies and Procedures. Work harmoniously with fellow team members modelling positive team principles and partnering to meet project and departmental objectives. Carry out all duties within strict compliance to Thermo Fisher Scientific quality systems SOPs and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). Maintain workspace in a clean and orderly fashion. Actively engage in and adhere to departmental systems in order to maintain a smooth and efficient workflow (visual management scheduling systemsetc.). Be client and patient consciousat all times. Understand Key Performance Indicators and strive to improve the performance of the team by identifying areas for system improvements and engage in problem solving. Models positive thinking and is open to change motivating the team to adapt to shifts in priorities and new ways of working. Proactively identify areas for improvement in the execution of procedures. Communicate risks to timelines of deliverables in a proactive manner. Consistently strives to improve skills and knowledge in related field.

Physical Requirements:

Position requires ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about manufacturing/office locations; ability to stand walk stoop kneel crouch periodically for prolonged periods of time; manipulation (lift carry move) of light to medium weights of up to 40 pounds; arm hand and finger dexterity; visual acuity to operate equipment and read materials for prolonged periods of time; ability to sit reach with hands and arms talk and hear for prolonged periods of time. Usually in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort from such things as dust loud noise bright lights fumes or of Personal Protective equipment is required and may include any of the following: safety glasses safety shoes lab coat gloves hair net beard cover safety apron respirator.