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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.\nFor more information visit: www.apotex.com.\nJob Summary\nThe 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 equipment. In 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.\nJob Responsibilities\nPerform routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs on industrial machinery, including production equipment, pumps, compressors, electric motors, VFDs, and other manufacturing systems.\nDiagnose and resolve mechanical issues efficiently to reduce production downtime.\nCleaning, lubricating and performing other routine maintenance work on equipment.\nAlign machines and equipment during installation,\nAdhere to all workplace safety regulations and ensure machinery is operating safely. Implement and follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures as required.\nMaintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders and parts inventory.\nWork closely with production, engineering, and quality to resolve issues and improve processes.\nPerform basic welding and fabrication to repair or modify equipment as needed.\nRecommend and implement improvements to enhance equipment reliability and productivity.\nInternally train production team members on equipment safety.\nSafely operate powered mobile equipment including forklifts and hoists\nPerform other related projects and duties as assigned.\nRead SOP’s, blueprints, diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.\nInstall, 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.\nOperate hoisting and lifting devices such as cranes, jacks.\nInspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions.\nInstall, troubleshoot and maintain power transmission, vacuum, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and programmable logic controls.\nWork closely with Manager & Specialist Maintenance, to ensure adequate level of resource and help coordinate maintenance activities.\nAssist in resolving technical service issues with Production, Quality, Engineering, etc., and formulates recommendations to resolve matters which are beyond existing SOPs.\nAct as mentor/teacher to junior Technicians in training, troubleshooting, repair and rebuild of production and associated machinery.\nEnsure 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.\nRecommend changes to designs, drawings and modifications of equipment or parts as required in conjunction with engineering and maintenance.\nKeep abreast of all changes and advances in company policies and new technology.\nWork independently with minimal supervision.\nPossess 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.\nThere may be the occasional requirement for some situational leadership opportunities for projects or troubleshooting exercises, as required. \nWorks as a member of a team to achieve all outcomes.\nWorks in a safe manner collaborating as a team member to achieve all outcomes.\nDemonstrate Behaviours that exhibit our organizational Values: Integrity, Courage, Teamwork, and Innovation.\nEnsure 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.\nAll other relevant duties as assigned.\nJob Requirements\nEducationSecondary School Graduate; Minimum of Grade 12.\nIndustrial Mechanic/Millwright level or equivalent industrial mechanical trade or certification in the Province of Ontario.\n\nKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesIn-depth knowledge of mechanics and machine shop practices.\nIn-depth knowledge of Electrical, Hydraulics and Pneumatics.\nKnowledge of GMP, as related to pharmaceuticals.\nKnowledge of Quick Change Over Techniques and PLC would be an asset.\nAble to lead, collaborate with others.\nAble to train and pass on knowledge to junior technicians.\nGood oral and written communication skills.\nGood analytical and presentation skills.\nProactive and self-motivated.\nAble to work any shift, including evenings and weekends.\n\nExperienceMinimum 10 Year’s experience in a similar role within the pharmaceutical or consumer goods industry\nLicensed in one or more of the following trades, Industrial Mechanical, Machinist, Tool and Die, Industrial Electrician, Electro-Mechanical Controls, or other technical certification.\n\nAt Apotex, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and accessible work environment, where all everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to succeed.\nWe offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. 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