Job purpose

The Line Mechanic provides technical support by maintaining, repairing, setting-up, performing machine adjustments to equipment pertaining to the production of Sun Pharma drug products including but not limited to filling, packaging and compounding and Facilities equipment and is responsible for performance of the production lines.

Duties and responsibilities

• Apply mechanical knowledge to perform, maintenance related activities include but not limited to the set-up, changeover, operating, troubleshooting, repair of pharmaceutical packaging, compounding, and all supporting auxiliary equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance and execute planned repair to improve equipment reliability and packaging efficiency. This includes but is not limited to ensuring all repairs are completed as per the appropriate equipment manuals without deviating from validated parameters. Must comply with safe lock-out procedures, impact assessments of any repair and repair work order documentation.
• Precision set up of printing and vision inspection system for serialization products.
• Follow defined process for MES and SAP.
• Develop and execute continuous improvement projects with a focus on improving safety, quality and efficiency
• Assist with the training of new hires (line service technicians, operators and mechanics).
• Provide training and guidance to line operators and line technicians ensuring the equipment is operated in a safe manner.
• Provide troubleshooting training to line service technicians and operators to minimize intermittent downtime.
• Assist with the design review and FAT for new equipment and upgrade legacy equipment.
• Execute Validation protocols.
• Monitor and advise management /mechanic lead hand regarding low stock for critical spare parts as well as consumable inventory items.
• Complete GMP documentation right first time in batch records and other relevant GMP documents
• Complete all training assignments and maintain personal training records
• Identify potential or existing flaws, perfom1 troubleshooting based on computer-aided (CAD) formats
• Provide support where It is needed to facilities and compounding department
• Ability to read and understand electrical wiring diagrams, technical documents, schematic design specification

Additional responsibility (Only applicable to customer facing roles)

Report any adverse event received from customers for company products to the pharmacovigilance department / Drug Safety on the same day or within 1 business day

Qualifications

• Excellent command of the English Language, strong written and oral communication skills with ability to interact with all shop floor employees on a daily basis
• Sound trouble shooting and root cause analysis skills
• Understanding of the operation of PLCs,
• Good Working knowledge of pneumatics.
• Ability to read and analyze blue prints, drawings and technical manual
• Strong computer skills with ability to manage full cycle processing of work orders.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment
• Ability to analyze a situation and formulate a methodical approach to effectively correct and when appropriate, escalate the problem in order to prevent/reduce line downtime
• Flexibility to rotating shift work and occasional overtime

Background and Experience

• Industrial Mechanic License ( 433A) with strong Industrial millwright background is required combined with a minimum of five (5) years of experience working in a similar role in a pharmaceutical, food and beverage or consumer goods packaging environment
• Excellent mechanical aptitude

Problem Solving

• The ability to analyze a situation and formulate a methodical approach to correcting the problem.
• Work as a team with others to formulate a solution to the problem.
• Know when to ask for assistance when the situation becomes too complex to resolve individually

Working conditions

• At times a requirement to work in "tight spaces" to fix problems.
• A requirement to be sitting, standing, bending, squatting and walking throughout the day.
• This position is a straight midnight shift position, based on a 37.5-hour work week. Weekend work may be required depending on the assigned shift and business needs.
• Overtime will be required. This may be additional time during the workday and weekend work at last minute notice.
• GMP garments required to be worn within the manufacturing environment as directed.

Direct reports

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This posting is for an existing vacancy

The presently-anticipated base compensation pay range for this position is $76,000 to $93,000. Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. In addition, this position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; RRSP savings plan; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.

The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility. If hired, the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company, or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of the incumbent(s).