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Summary of Responsibilities

We are currently seeking a dynamic, hard-working Production Technician for a permanent full-time position on our Continental Night shift (19:00 - 07:00) at our Alliston facility. Starting Wage is $30.75/hour plus applicable shift premium.

The Production Technician, Filling operates and monitors filling equipment and machines, making adjustments using controls on an electrical control panel or manual adjustments. You will perform routine maintenance, including alignment adjustments, machine part replacement, cleaning, and lubrication. Investigate and identify any inefficiencies in the machine's performance and make necessary adjustments to improve it.

Read blueprints and use tools to measure the product, ensuring the output meets specifications, making adjustments/repairs as needed. Perform and document scheduled cleaning activities, and assist in Quality Improvements or VIP programs if required.

Employees will be assessed throughout the program and their job performance to ensure they are successfully learning the necessary skills and qualifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Observe operation to ensure machines are functioning according to specifications and make all necessary adjustments.Responsible for the majority of all maintenance carried out on filling machines and ancillary equipment. Repair, setup & adjust, and maintain equipment to operate per spec.Responsible for troubleshooting and minor repairs of APF, Rovema Emplex and Multi-up machines, Motoman Fanuc Robots, conveyors, and Manual Fill equipment.Daily fault finding and resolving of all issues for efficient quality and output performance.Work to area SOP and GMP standards and maintain audit points.Support EMS implementation, which includes maintaining the department in 6S condition, tracking production, identifying root cause and countermeasures, and participating in the IDEAS program.Complete basic Preventative Maintenance on equipment and actively participate in TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) teams and improvements. Perform preventative maintenance (daily, weekly, monthly, and annually).Ensure all spare parts are in working order.Apply the Computer Maintenance Management System Maximo.

Education Level

Required:

Successful completion of High School or GED or equivalent experience

Preferred:

Post-secondary Degree in Engineering or Science

Major Subjects / Specialties

Required:

EnglishMath

Type of Experience

Required:

Proven ability to work independently and self-motivated to achieve results with minimal supervisionOrganizational and time management skillsQuality focusAbility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentAbility to work in noisy and warm, wet conditions; heavy lifting involvedExcellent technical ability with proven problem-solving skills

Preferred:

Manufacturing/Quality experience in a GMP environmentExperience in the food or manufacturing industry

Years of Experience

Required:

0

Preferred:

3+ Years

Additional Skills / Special Training / Technical Skills Required

Required:

Demonstrated good attendance in present positionDemonstrated good performance & good quality in present positionStrong ‘can do’ attitude, presenting a positive and optimistic approach to problem solvingFlexibility to work overtime as requiredMust work Summer and Winter ShutdownsExperience in successfully troubleshooting mechanical problemsExperience working effectively both independently and as part of a teamProven ability to be proactive and self-motivated on the jobHigh level of mechanical competence and creativity in performing this functionDemonstrated ability to detail data accurately per CA GPP 80Ability to comprehend Baxter Specifications / SOPs and determine appropriate corrective actions

Preferred:

Previous experience working with complex manufacturing equipment, demonstrating mechanical abilitiesExperience with APF, Rovema machines

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