Production Mechanical Technician

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.
• 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

Secondary School Graduate; Minimum of Grade 12.

In-depth knowledge of mechanics and machine shop practices.

Minimum 10 Years experience in a similar role within the pharmaceutical or consumer goods industry

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.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Mechanic Experience,Hand Tools,Industrial Equipment,Industrial Maintenance,Machining,Mechanical Knowledge,Assembly Experience,Precision Measuring Instruments,Schematics,Maintenance,Programmable Logic Controllers,Troubleshooting

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1