Skilled Trade

Position Summary

• Work Schedule: Shifts: 12 hours rotating continental shifts (Days and Nights)

• This position is 100% on-site at the Strathroy site.

This position is located in Strathroy, Ontario, one of two sites located in Canada offering softgel development and manufacturing capabilities for the Pharmaceutical and Consumer Health industries. We have a broad range of integrated formulation, manufacturing, analytical and packaging services to offer full-service turnkey solutions.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Skilled Trades performs reactive, assigned, and preventative maintenance on all production and supporting equipment within the facility. Additionally, the Skilled Trades diagnoses, troubleshoots, and provides mechanical/hydraulic/pneumatic/control system support on all equipment.

The Role:  

• Performs assembly, disassembly, installation, repair, and fabrication tasks to maintain machinery, equipment, spare parts, tooling, and facilities based on technical documentation and standard practices. Diagnoses and troubleshoots mechanical and control issues, making necessary corrections. Also conducts system support tasks such as fuse changes, contactor resets, and calibrations as trained.

• Ensures compliance with Preventive Maintenance (PM), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), and regulatory requirements while updating the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) with necessary information.

• Completes documentation (Work orders, Preventive Maintenance, Calibration forms, Validation documents, etc.) to current Good Manufacturing Practices/ Standard Operating Procedures standards.

• Executes assigned preventive maintenance and work orders as scheduled on time.

• Supports on-site contractors as necessary for preventive maintenance or project activity.

• Provides on-call support as scheduled.

• Maintains tools, toolboxes, and shop areas in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices/ Standard Operating Procedures standards.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

The Candidate:  

• High School Diploma, GED/CAEC and/or educational credential assessment (ECA) is required.

• Licensed by Ministry of Skills and Development (442A/309A/Red Seal) is required.

•  Completion of Tradesman and Qualification Act requirements. 

• Candidates with non-Canadian credentials must provide an evaluation confirming the Canadian equivalency of the credentials as determined by the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada (ACESC) such as WES.

• Currently Catalent participates in the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) on a limited basis.

• Demonstrates knowledge of workplace safety, safe lifting and handling procedures, with First Aid and CPR considered an asset.

• Proficient in using shop tools, including lathe, mills, grinders, drill presses, precision measurement instruments, power tools, and technical manuals/schematics/blueprints, as well as controllers, PLC & HMI, PID, calibration, and engineering drawings.

• Exhibits excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills (both verbal and written), with the ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to schedule.

• Possesses strong problem-solving and analytical skills, attention to detail, adaptability, and the ability to manage change efficiently while staying organized and multitasking effectively.

• The employee's role frequently involves sitting and utilizing hands and fingers for tasks such as handling, feeling, and keyboard manipulation, necessitating manual dexterity.

• Occasionally, the position requires standing, walking, reaching, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, alongside close vision capabilities and potential exposure to chemicals.

Pay:

The start hourly rate for this position is $45.20/Hr.  Catalent is a global employer, and this compensation does not reflect positions that work in other countries

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Comprehensive Benefit Package. (Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance)

• Group Retirement Savings –Registered Pension Plan (RPP) with employer contributions.

• Employee Reward & Recognition programs.

• Opportunities for professional and personal development & growth including tuition reimbursement