Manufacturing Support Technician (Malta based - 4 shift basis)

PharOS Ltd in Malta is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Support Technician within the Engineering department, on a full-time basis.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Ensures that all manufacturing equipment is well maintained to the required standards in accordance with standard operating procedures and preventive maintenance schedules
• Performs corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment in the most efficient manner to ensure the shortest possible outage
• Carries out and documents all maintenance activities on maintenance record sheets, work permits, log sheets and other relevant documents
• Updates spare parts inventory records and source the necessary quotations thereby ensuring that adequate stocks of essential spare parts are in-house at all times
• Actively participates in the design, procurement, training, installation, commissioning and qualification of new manufacturing equipment
• Prepares and updates standard operating procedures, maintenance record sheets and other relevant documentation
• Trains, supervises and accompanies outside contractors’ personnel carrying out maintenance, servicing, installation or calibration works and thereby ensuring that work is carried out according to cGMP, EHS procedures and up to acceptable standards
• Participates in in-house and external training sessions to ensure up-to-date knowledge of engineering procedures both in the pharmaceutical industry and in areas relevant to the aforementioned work areas
• Participates actively in problem investigation and root cause analysis and ensure that assigned tasks in events, quality CAPA’s and change controls are closed in the agreed timelines.

Experience & Qualification:

• Advanced diploma in Manufacturing or equivalent qualification
• Electricity installation, alteration, extension and certification of electrical wirings and fittings (Electrician authorisation - A and B)
• Experience in manufacturing equipment maintenance
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to work in a methodical and organized manner
• Must have excellent troubleshooting skills and possess the ability to analyse problems rationally and provide solutions, if necessary, after consultation with immediate supervisor
• Ability to demonstrate excellent people / communication skills
• Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative.

PharOS Ltd Offers:

• Competitive remuneration package (including bonus based on performance)
• Private medical scheme
• Continuous training
• Friendly and challenging working environment
• Relocation package

PharOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.