Technician, Mechanical

Leading Pharmaceutical company is looking for full-time Mechanical Technician to join the team in North York. 

Location: North York (Weston & Steeles)

Shift: Afternoon/Overnight 

Job Summary: 

The Technician, Mechanical 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 acts as a trainer to assist junior technicians in maintaining, troubleshooting, setting up, planning, installing, and rebuilding 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 formulate recommendations to resolve matters that are beyond existing SOPs.
• Act as mentor/teacher to junior mechanics in training, troubleshooting, repair, and rebuilding of production and associated machinery.
• Ensure that all work is performed in full compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP’s), SOP’s 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 compliance and safety requirements.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of 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, and 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.

How to Apply:

Please send your resume to resume2021@gc-employment.com with the subject "Technician, Mechanical_North York".

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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you require accommodation throughout the hiring process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.

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