Apprentice, Mechanical Maintenance

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.
  • 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.