Tooling Specialist

21/07/2025

Combino Pharm (Malta) Ltd, and its sister company Medichem Manufacturing (Malta) Ltd, form part of the Medichem group, a Spanish pharmaceutical organisation which develops and manufactures both active pharmaceutical ingredients and finished dosage forms.

Combino Pharm is focused on solid oral generic pharmaceutical products while Medichem specialises in active pharmaceutical ingredients. The organization provides high quality medicinal substances and products for the worldwide market, with special emphasis on Europe and the US.

The two factories are located side-by-side in the Hal Far Industrial Estate, hold EU GMP certification and US FDA approval, and have been operating here in Malta for 20 years.

As part of our expansion in operations, we are looking for candidates for our Combino Pharm (Malta) Ltd. for the following role


TOOLING SPECIALIST – (DAY SHIFT)


We are looking for a Tooling Specialist within Combino Pharm who will be responsible for handling, preparing, and maintaining tooling and machine formats
used in pharmaceutical production processes. The role will focus on tooling for blister, cartoner, compression, and capsule machines. Responsibilities include the preparation, inspection, and repair of tooling, as well as format storage and inventory ownership, all carried out in accordance with documented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and 5S principles.

The Position Requires:

  • A Certificate in a Mechanical related discipline or an Ordinary Level standard of education. As a minimum, the applicant must have a School Leaving Certificate.
  • Willingness to work on a day shift basis.
  • Good oral and written communication skills in English and ideally Maltese.
  • Experience working in the Pharmaceutical industry and knowledge of Good Documentation Practices (GDP) would be advantageous.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions.
  • Ability to complete paperwork accurately.
  • Working in a a controlled cleanroom environment, which involves the wearing of relevant personal proetective equipment.
  • Diligience in cleaning down ancillary equipment after completion of processes.

The Selected Person Will:

  • Self-motivated and have excellent attention to detail
  • Results oriented and will display at attitude that reflects our Company values
  • Knowledgeable in basic mathematical skills
  • Computer literate
  • Able to work in a team environment
  • Extremely organised
  • Ready to work on a day shift basis

What Does Medichem Offer You:

  • Continuous opportunity for professional growth and training.
  • A competitive salary.
  • Health insurance.
  • Medical check-ups.
  • A culture where teamwork is priority.
  • A positive working environment with an employee focused approach.
  • Job security.