PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY 

Provide effective and timely mechanical resources for repairs and maintenance of all manufacturing, packaging, and facility equipment. 

To work as resource with Production, Set-up Mechanics, Facility technicians Electricians and Operators. 

SPECIFIC DUTIES 

• Diagnose equipment malfunctions, abnormal frequency of breakdowns, troubleshoot and make appropriate necessary repairs. 
• Set-up, operate and maintain all machine shop equipment.  Manufacture replacement parts and change over parts to close tolerances if required.  Fabricate tools, jigs, and fixtures using a variety of materials. 
• Understand and work from prints and machine shop manuals. 
• Rebuild production equipment as required. 
• Perform preventative maintenance functions on production and facility equipment. 
• Fabricate, assemble, and install as per engineering drawings: 
• Equipment modifications for packaging format changes.
• Cost savings projects.
• New production line layouts and startups. 
• Be proficient in rigging techniques ensuring safe handling of equipment and components. 
• Have a working knowledge of pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, stainless steel and aluminum welding, basic sheet metal work. 
• Understand and work within cGMP guidelines. 
• Work within safety regulations. 
• Assist production set-up mechanics as required. 
• Basic knowledge of production machine set-up and changeovers. 
• Must be prepared to suggest and implement modifications and improvements to increase line efficiencies working as a “team player” with production and engineering staff. 
• Be proficient with PC based software. Word, excel, CMMS  

Overtime and shift work may be required.  Response to purified water, boiler and other production and utilities related calls after normal working hours, weekends, and holidays may be required. 

EDUCATION 

Grade 12 diploma with certification in a related trade (Certified Millwright and or Machinist, Mechanical Technician, Technologist or Electro Mechanical Diploma) required.