Packaging Mechanic

About the role

The Packaging Department is growing, and we have openings for Mechanics at various levels requiring various levels of experience. The Packaging Mechanic is responsible for supporting and assisting the Packaging Department in ensuring efficient packaging of goods by performing packaging equipment maintenance including troubleshooting, repair, upgrade, preventive maintenance (PM), etc. on various types of packaging equipment such as fillers, cappers, labelers, cartoners, bundlers, shrink wrappers, etc., in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of Packaging equipment maintenance in accordance with company policies, SOPs, cGMPs and FDA requirements
• Performs packaging line change overs and startups
• Assists Packaging Operations/Quality Assurance (QA) activity during the running of packaging lines
• Performs routine and complex work related to the troubleshooting, repair, and upgrade of all packaging equipment including but not limited to: fillers, cappers, labelers, cartoners, bundlers, shrink wrappers, etc.
• Responsible for performing PM, repair and continuous improvement of packaging equipment
• Assists in performing root cause analysis on equipment failures to support investigations
• Ensures packaging equipment is operating safely at all times

Requirements

• Minimum education and years of relevant work experience required:
  • Mechanic I: High School diploma or equivalent and minimum 3 years packaging mechanic experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
  • Mechanic II: High School diploma or equivalent and minimum 5 years packaging mechanic experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Special knowledge or skills needed and/or licenses or certificates required:
  • Working knowledge of manufacturing procedures and federal regulations pertaining to manufacturing processes
  • Working knowledge of good manufacturing systems and familiarity with regulatory and manufacturing SOPs and cGMPs
  • Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents such as safety and environmental policies, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals, etc.
  • Hands on experience with repair, maintenance and troubleshooting of pharmaceutical packaging equipment (i.e., fillers, cappers, labelers, cartoners, bundlers, shrink wrappers, etc.)
  • Basic PC skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, as required, in a fast paced, matrixed, team environment consisting of internal and external team members
  • Analytical thinking with problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
  • Planning, organization and time management skills including the ability to support and prioritize multiple projects
  • Fluent