Job Description

Project

: We are looking for a mechanic (m/f/d) for our client, a large pharmaceutical company based in Kaiseraugst.

Background

:

At Roche, 94,000 people in over 100 countries are working on the future of healthcare.

Together, we have become one of the leading research-based pharmaceutical companies. Our success is based on

innovation, curiosity, and diversity. With its 1,400 employees, the Kaiseraugst production center

(PTGA) ensures the uninterrupted supply of high-quality medicines to patients. PTGA

stands for the highest standards in pharmaceutical manufacturing, Roche's largest and most innovative

packaging center, and supplies more than 120 countries.

Due to the increase in production, a fully continuous shift operation must be introduced from 2025 (= 3 days early shift, 3 days late shift, 3 days off).

The perfect candidate is a positive-minded, honest, and self-reflective individual with

strong team skills. In this sense, the person has an open and collaborative attitude and

mindset, which is necessary for successful work in a team and across departments. The

candidate takes responsibility and embraces an open speak-up and error culture. In addition, the person has completed training as a maintenance mechanic and has 3 years of professional experience in maintenance.

Tasks & responsibilities:

Responsibility for GMP-compliant maintenance/servicing and troubleshooting on the production facilities within the Solids DP value stream, which is responsible for the manufacture of tablets, capsules and the filling of powder into bottles Responsibility for the mechanical availability of the process equipment, including production support, troubleshooting, maintenance, and problem solving on highly automated equipment (first-level support) Assistance in increasing plant availability Independent execution of planned maintenance activities Creation and optimization of maintenance plans Collaboration in the creation and optimization of SOPs Safe working in a GMP environment and GMP-compliant documentation Independent development and execution of minor plant optimizations in compliance with "Technical Change Management" Collaboration and implementation of continuous improvement measures (CIP) Willingness to work two shifts and be on call Willingness to work in a self-organized team with a high degree of personal responsibility in an open and collaborative environment Working with the team to promote LPS methods and tools and implement them in day-to-day business Contributing ideas for improving quality, plant efficiency, and process cost reduction, and collaborating on and implementing continuous improvement measures (CIP)

Must-haves:

Completed vocational training as a maintenance mechanic or comparable training Professional experience in pharmaceutical production, development, quality assurance, and control, or a similar industry At least 3 years of professional experience in maintenance, ideally in pharmaceutical production or a highly regulated environment Experienced in using IT systems (e.g., confident use of Google and standard PC programs) Very good written and verbal communication skills in German Quick comprehension and keen interest in technical processes High level of willingness and curiosity to develop flexibly and learn across departments in the spirit of polyvalence . A team-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous process improvement and the ability to deliver consistently high performance in a constantly changing environment Knowledge of and commitment to process improvements (e.g., lean production systems) and agile management are an advantage Ability and openness to recognize and embrace the opportunities and benefits of change. In this sense, an interest in coaching and change management is an advantage Strong team spirit and solution-oriented approach as well as a collaborative working style Forward thinking and acting and strong conceptual skills Precise and reliable working style, even under time pressure Confident use of standard PC programs

Nice to haves:

Knowledge of the SAP PM module Knowledge of English

Reference No.: 923502

Role: Mechanic

Industry: Pharmaceuticals

Location: Kaiseraugst

Workload: 100% (shift work (= 3 days early shift, 3 days late shift, 3 days off))

Start: Asap

Duration: 18++ months

Application deadline: 16/10/2025

Job Type: 100%

Work Location: On the road