Apprentice, Mechanical Maint-ENG-PkgTS S

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
Under direct supervision, develops and demonstrates the skills necessary to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, install and rebuild production and associated machinery.

Job Responsibilities

• Diagnoses mechanical, electrical, hydraulic or pneumatic problems and expedites repairs.
• Expectation is to develop skills and progress to increasingly more complex maintenance tasks and the duties of a licensed millwright.
• Follow the maintenance schedule to reach the production goals by following the proactive maintenance systems of machine rebuilds, value added PM's, 'fix it before it breaks' strategy and continuous improvements.
• Performs proper documentation and communication of work performed in SAP for compliance and contribute to root cause analysis of equipment.
• Follow SOP and acceptable industry practices to develop basic electrical and strong mechanical trouble shooting.
• Assist in Production Technician training, related to equipment set up and maintenance.
• Learn and perform machining requirements, which include the proper use of lathes, mills, surface grinders, drill press, welding and brazing equipment and other machine shop related practices.
• Set up equipment when required.
• 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

• Education
• 2 or 3 year College diploma in a technical program related to the education program of the millwright apprentice program (e.g. Electromechanical technician, Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, etc.).
• Successful and continual completion of technical aptitude assignments and eligible for a Millwright apprenticeship program.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Ability to work within a team environment (as part of a team) as demonstrated through previous experience.
• Proven computer literacy with Microsoft Office programs and familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems.
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proactive by nature and self-motivated.
• Direct maintenance experience ideal

Experience

• Basic knowledge of electrical, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) requirements, as related to pharmaceuticals is beneficial.
• Willing to participate in skill enhancement programs and self development.
• Ability to work any shift, including 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.