Line Mechanic in Winnipeg

Driven by a bold pursuit of science and fueled by an unwavering commitment to patients, Sun Pharma is a leading global pharmaceutical company, providing high-quality medicines trusted by healthcare professionals and patients. As part of our mission to reach people and touch lives, we deliver innovative medicines, generics, and consumer healthcare products that improve the lives of millions of people.

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

Duties and responsibilities:

• Apply mechanical knowledge to perform maintenance-related activities including but not limited to the set-up, changeover, operating, troubleshooting, and repair of pharmaceutical packaging, compounding, and all supporting auxiliary equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and execute planned repairs to improve equipment reliability and packaging efficiency.
• Ensure all repairs are completed as per the appropriate equipment manuals without deviating from validated parameters.
• Comply with safe lock-out procedures and impact assessments of any repair.
• Precision set up of printing and vision inspection systems for serialization products.
• Follow defined processes 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, perform troubleshooting based on computer-aided (CAD) formats.
• Provide support where needed to facilities and compounding department.
• Ability to read and understand electrical wiring diagrams, technical documents, and schematic design specifications.

Qualifications:

• Excellent command of the English language, strong written and oral communication skills.
• Sound troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Understanding of the operation of PLCs.
• Good working knowledge of pneumatics.
• Ability to read and analyze blueprints, drawings, and technical manuals.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to manage full cycle processing of work orders.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.
• Flexibility to rotating shift work and 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.

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.
• The position of line mechanic is considered a rotating shift (AM PM, MN or continental) to be based on 37.5 hours per week. Weekend work may be required. Overtime will be required.
• GMP garments required to be worn within the manufacturing environment as directed.

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.

We provide equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, gender identity, gender expression, or any other ground protected by applicable human rights legislation.