Packaging Mechanic

About the role

The Packaging Mechanic provides support to packaging activities at Lupin Somerset, participating in operation, setup, changeovers, troubleshooting, repairs, and Preventive Maintenance of packaging equipment. The role ensures packaging lines operate at designed/validated speeds and quality parameters, provides on-the-job training to packaging operators, and maintains cGMP documentation such as work orders and PM documentation. This position interfaces with equipment vendors to solve problems and reports to the Packaging/Engineering Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Perform changeovers, set-up, adjustments, and operate packaging line equipment per validated parameters with support from packaging operators
• Support daily operation of production and packaging lines
• Attend to emergency breakdowns and troubleshoot equipment
• Document repairs in work orders and take corrective action for machine irregularities in consultation with engineers and manufacturing supervisors
• Carry out preventive maintenance schedules for manufacturing and packaging equipment
• Install, repair, and troubleshoot critical electrical/mechanical systems from 480V to 120V
• Work in a team environment; request quotes for parts/services from vendors and schedule vendor service
• Participate in engineering department meetings and maintain timely, accurate documentation of engineering activities
• Maintain facility in good state of repair; maintain equipment manuals and tool inventories
• Follow safety precautions including PPE, Lockout/Tagout, and inform the Safety Department of concerns
• Control usage costs and assist in changeovers and production mechanical problems
• Help design machine modifications to run new products under supervision of Tech Transfer, Manufacturing, and Engineering
• Establish and maintain spare parts inventory
• Travel within Lupin Somerset sites as required
• Perform welding, buffing, and passivation work as required
• Train and develop packaging operator skills on line operations
• Meet productivity and quality goals per monthly, weekly, and shift schedules
• Perform packaging operations activities as assigned by supervisor
• Conduct Preventive Maintenance, breakdown troubleshooting (mechanical, electrical/electronics, PLC, pneumatic), and implement corrective actions
• Interface with equipment vendors for effective maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of line performance
• Support design and fabrication of machine modifications per business requirements and assist in Capital Improvement Projects
• Respond to emergency calls; follow SOPs, cGMP compliance, and Safety guidelines; support Quality investigations and CAPA implementation

Requirements

• Technical School, Industrial Certifications, or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline preferred
• Manufacturing/Packaging Mechanic: 3+ years in the pharmaceutical industry
• Electrical system knowledge and experience: 3+ years
• Lockout/Tagout and PPE training a plus
• Experience in a GMP environment
• Experience with engineering documentation, ideally using SAP
• Troubleshooting and repair experience
• Industrial safety and hazardous material handling experience
• Arc Flash trained
• Electro/pneumatic troubleshooting experience
• Welding experience

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, sitting, using hands and fingers, reaching with hands and arms, vision (including color discernment), talking, and hearing
• Frequent bending, kneeling, crouching, stooping, climbing ladders/stairs (including vertical ladders to rooftops), and crawling
• Lifting up to 30 pounds
• Work generally performed in a manufacturing environment; occasionally on rooftops or in office environments
• Ability to wear safety shoes, eye protection, and use respirators required