Job Description

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - Level I

JOB PURPOSE:

Performs preventative and corrective maintenance to ensure optimal efficiency and safety of operations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform daily, weekly and monthly preventative maintenance procedures to maintain equipment, facility, heating/cooling systems, pumps compressors, etc.
• Install, modify, service, and dismantle mechanical equipment with assistance from a more senior technician
• Dismantle and fully service diaphragm pumps
• Perform calibration Preventative Maintenance on plant instrumentation
• Identify, resolve and communicate system/equipment breakdowns with assistance from a more senior technician
• Operate shop equipment as required
• Perform general maintenance including cleaning, emergency snow removal, painting, lighting, pipe cleaning and housekeeping
• Actively train on SOP's, Technical Manuals and safety procedures as required
• Maintain cleanliness and order of work area to ensure cGMP and safety compliance
• Act as a representative of the Maintenance group in dealing with cross-functional team/task forces on issues such as validation, process optimisation and product/process interruptions
• Understanding of equipment, location and site layout
• Working knowledge of DCS, bailey system and ADT security
• Complete documentation such as maintenance logs, manuals and inventory control records as per cGMP guidelines

• Collaborate with, and contribute to the Maintenance group

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL ATTAINMENT

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent
• Evidence of working towards a qualified certificate or trade license would be an asset

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

0-2 years experience in a maintenance role, preferably within pharmaceutical or food manufacturing and/or research facility operating under high quality and safety standards.

TIME REQUIRED IN JOB TO REACH EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE

Induction period:

4-6 months

Time to reach performance effectiveness:

12-18 months

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

CRITICAL ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to work on a 7/24 schedule under diverse working conditions
• Strong mechanical skills and aptitude
• Ability to understand blueprints
• Working knowledge of condensers, pumps, refrigeration and compressor systems
• Knowledge of Preventive Maintenance concept

• E.H.S. Focus
• Passionately Reliable
• Rapid Responsiveness
• Innovative Efficiency
• Teamwork
• Detail Orientation

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE:

• Maintenance Technician reports to Maintenance Supervisor
• Maintenance Technician has no direct reports