About Apotex Inc.
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.
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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 (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.
- 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 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.
- 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 and accessible 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.
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