Technician - II

General Summary:

The Technician maintains component supply to packaging lines, washes and assists with filler assembly.  Operates filling lines and packaging equipment in a safe manner and maintains compliance with cGMP and SOP requirements.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Training Level 1 to 2:
-    Operate filling lines and equipment
-    Supply filling lines with components and bulk for packaging 
-    Ensure drum and lot changes are completed effectively and on-time with minimal bulk waste
-    Set-up, monitor and adjust fill weights throughout the operation ensuring minimal overfill
-    Assemble and disassemble equipment such as fillers, manifolds, tube holders and supply pumps
-    Perform filler changeovers, set-ups and troubleshooting
-    Prepare detergent and sanitizing agents with the correct dilution factor 
-    Sanitize filling rooms as per standard operating procedure 
-    Perform housekeeping tasks such as washing floors, walls etc.
-    Perform line clearance processes both inside filling rooms and secondary packaging  
-    Complete G.M.P. documents right first time, for example cleaning & sanitization records, packaging work orders, non-stationary equipment logs etc. 
-    Wash and sanitize wetted change parts for fillers and supply pumps
-    Troubleshoot machine problems effectively based on the observed abnormalities 
-    Change embossing/coding block characters (expiration date and batch number) for metal and laminate tubes  as specified on the packaging work order (PWO)
-    Set-up/change-over of product contact parts (hopper, graco pump, directional valve, auger, dosing pump, nozzle etc.)
-    Sign off required line start-up documentation in the primary and secondary areas prior to production run
-    Assist with training of new hires
-    Assist Line Mechanics, as required
-    Work with safety in mind with respect to all assigned tasks
-    Other duties as assigned.

Training Level 3:
-    Set-up/change-over filling (primary) equipment as required
-    Replace o-rings for directional valve, dosing pump, nozzle assembly etc.
-    Perform more detailed trouble shooting as it pertains to container closure, folding station, and tube holders etc 

Training level 4:
-    Change embossing/coding block characters (expiration date and batch number) for labels  and cartons as specified on the packaging work order (PWO)
-    Changeover and set-up (and change parts as required) of secondary packaging equipment – cartoner, labeler, pester/bundler and case packer based on established change parts and parameter values
-    Assist mechanics in doing preventive and corrective maintenance tasks

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

-    Demonstrated mechanical aptitude combined with experience with mechanical set-ups on packing and filling lines in a pharmaceutical, food or similar GMP manufacturing environment.
-    Excellent math skills. 
-    Excellent command of the English language combined with strong written and oral communication skills. 
-    Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.
-    Ability to use a computer including Microsoft and Manufacturing Execution software.
-    Fork lift certification an asset

Background and Experience:

-    Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent. 
-    Minimum two (2) years of experience in a pharmaceutical or related industry. 

Problem Solving:

-    Able to resolve minor difficulties such as starting and stopping fillers, clearing “ jam – ups “.
-    Typically when a problem arises the line leader, line mechanic and or supervisor will be able to assist.

Working Conditions:

-    Ability to able to stand for long periods of time. 
-    Ability to safely lift up to 60 lbs.
-    Operate lifting devices such as drum lifters, pallet trucks and pallet wrappers.
-    Overtime will be required. This may be additional time during the workweek and / or on weekends.