Facilities Technician

Job#: 2046452

Job Description:

Facility Technician 

Apex Systems is a large staffing and consulting firm and we are looking for 2 Facilities Technicians with a Maintenance and customer service, inventory/logistics, and any warehouse/GMP experience to place at our Biotech client. 

Client: Innovative Biotech client!

Contract/Perm & duration: 3-6 month contract 

Location:  Hamilton

The Maintenance Technician role is a key part of our clients team and is responsible for the execution of work orders and Preventive Maintenance (PM) orders to support of cGMP activities.  The position location is at a  Hamilton facility and is on-site based, to support 24 x 7 manufacturing activities.   The Maintenance Technician will share routine on-call coverage for after-hours maintenance, as required.  Training will be provided at the clients training Centre in Guelph.

Responsibilities:

• Comply with all personnel management policies and procedures and maintain an organized, clean and safe work area.
• Provides support on all matters related to maintenance.
• Uses SAP to obtain and complete all required PM and facility maintenance orders in compliance with cGMP/GDP practices and manufacturers recommendations.
• Complete all paperwork timely and accurately.
• Facilitate the receipt and handover of equipment between maintenance and the user group. 
• Helps with simple calibration tasks such as pressure gauges and thermocouples.
• Inspect grounds, buildings, and other property features as required to minimize liability concerns
• Work with the Maintenance Supervisor to ensure that the physical condition of the property is maintained according to company operating and safety standards
• Assist with equipment move-in/move-out process as needed.
• Ensuring details of maintenance work performed are communicated to the user group.
• Supports continuous improvement and embraces the OmniaBio Operating Model.
• Uses the Process Control System (PCS) to ensure equipment is functioning as expected daily.
• Identification and reporting of unusual equipment operation, deficiencies deviations immediately.
• Supports deviation investigations, root cause identification, and recommends corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including Process Development, Operations/Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain and Program Management, among others, to coordinate Maintenance activities.
• Requires a flexible work schedule to include shift work, weekends and on-call availability to support operating schedules and/or respond to process problems.  
• Perform other maintenance/repair work as directed by Facility Supervisor

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• A post-secondary education in a technical discipline would be an asset.
• Prior industrial maintenance experience 1 to 2 years preferably in a pharmaceutical environment preferred.
• Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, building and construction, and knowledge of occupational Health & Safety requirements.
• Computer skills such as Microsoft office (Excel and Word) and a willingness to learn our building management system (BMS) and Process Control System (PCS)
• GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and SAP experience is an asset
• Strong English written and oral communication skills.
• Able to lift or carry up to 40+ pounds.

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