The Packaging Mechanic sets up, troubleshoots, provides preventive maintenance, and repair to packaging equipment in a manufacturing environment.

This is a 2nd shift position with working hours of 3pm - 11:30pm.

• Set-up, operation, and cleaning,  and repair of various packaging equipment,  e.g. Bottle Filler, Bottle Unscrambler, Cartoners, Labelers, Powder Fillers, Stick pack machines, Induction Sealer, Labeler, Case Tapers, Tube filler, Bundlers etc.
• Perform corrective and preventative maintenance aseptically
• Troubleshoot major mechanical or electrical breakdowns.
• Effectively communicate and  multi task.
• Respond to equipment faults and error messages, to assess potential product impact and act to identify and address root cause. 
• Identify improvement opportunities in given processes / procedures.
• Maintain area orderly and clean during all operations.
• Training of other Packaging Mechanics.
• Assist in the design / redesign of process equipment as production requirements warrant.
• Assist in quality investigations and CAPAs.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 3+ years working in pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• Solid understanding of cGMP practices and concepts, SOP, Lock Out Tag Out, and OSHA regulations required
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow SOPs written in English
• General mechanical and electrical troubleshooting  skills necessary to diagnose, disassemble, repair and reassemble packaging equipment.
• Knowledge of packaging equipment set-up, adjustments, and packaging documentation is preferred.
• Ability to lift 35 lbs. for short periods of time.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment
• Must be able to move about the facility
• Must be able to work overtime as needed
• Knowledge of Serialization, or SAP a plus

EDUCATION:     

• High school diploma /Trade School Required,
• Equipment / Trouble Shooting Training desired.

EXPERIENCE:

• Packaging or related experience is required.
• Skills and experience in both mechanical and electrical systems.
• Sterile Background a plus.