Maintenance Technician

The opportunity

Under the direction of the Manager, Supervisor and within one’s area(s) of qualification and / or certification, provides maintenance support for equipment, utilities, systems and facilities to enhance productivity, quality and safety. Performs a variety of tasks, including, but not limited to: installation, modification, repair, fabrication, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, set-up, commissioning or execution of protocols, in accordance with established SOPs, GMP and EH&S requirements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Perform or assist with set-up, change-over, preventative maintenance, installation, modification, troubleshooting, maintenance and/or repair of Site equipment, utilities, systems and/or facilities in accordance with established SOPs, GMP guidelines and EH&S policies. Work in a team environment. Identify, recommend and implement when approved improvements to line procedures, equipment, utilities, systems and/or facilities to enhance the productivity, quality or safety of products, processes and/or procedures. Able to fabricate parts and is competent in the use of various machines: mills and lathes. Perform safe operational checks on equipment and systems. Detect and investigate variance in performance of equipment, utilities, systems and/ or facilities to ensure proper functioning, identifying concerns as required. Possess knowledge of applicable codes / standards Identify an OEM or spare part by consulting machine manuals when required. Communicate with supervisor about a purchase prior to initiating a purchase request. Creates a work order in SAP. Follows TEVA purchasing guidelines. Execute qualification and/or validation protocols for the installation, commissioning and/or operation of equipment, utilities, systems and / or facilities as required. Complete required compliance documentation, logbooks, timesheets, etc. when executing duties. Complete and maintain current training and awareness of related legislated codes, EH&S procedures, SOPs and GMP requirements. Completes ongoing training to respond to technology changes at the Site, as well as improving knowledge of facilities, systems and equipment. Completes ongoing training to maintain licenses / certificates. Completes all assigned training pertaining to SOP’s, EHS, and GMP on the computerized training system on time. Stays abreast of all legislative codes related to job function.

Your experience and qualifications

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent Preferred: Technician or technology diploma Mechanical (Millwright) Red Seal license/certification required. Three (3) to Five (5) years in mechanical experience Proficiency in the use of tools, equipment, and measuring/calibration/diagnostic devices. Knowledge of BAS systems, SAP, PLC, MS Office – Word/Email, cGMP, WHMIS Experience in the pharmaceutical industry or other GMP environment is preferred

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