Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Packaging Mechanic is responsible for the management, development, and performance of their technical work, within FDA CFR 111, 117, 210 & 211 regulated manufacturing facility. He/she ensures machine performance and safety. He/she will apply their equipment or repair technique-based expertise on packaging lines.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Delivery of production goals and quality for production shift.
• Evaluate daily plan and make key decisions to ensure schedule is achieved.
• Evaluate and roll up key details and solutions about production to management.
• Create a high performing cohesive technical team.
• Enforce that safety is being followed.
• Coordinate, support, and execution of the technical staff.
• Perform skilled mechanic duties including troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing packaging equipment.
• Inspect mechanical equipment; diagnose problems and determine extent of necessary repairs; perform routine preventative maintenance.
• Enforce thorough Preventative Maintenance program.
• Create and maintain service and maintenance schedules for packaging equipment, schedule appointments with departments and outside agencies for services.
• Overhaul, repair and adjust motors, clutches, pumps; fit and adjust bearings; install axles.
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair electrical system components.
• Identify skill gaps and promote cross training and professional growth.
• Develop long-term training plans for all department personnel.

Nonessential Functions/Demands:

• Evaluate and recommend equipment upgrades and modifications.
• Manage parts inventory.
• Scheduling and completion of IQ, OQ, and PQ documentation of new equipment.
• Identify and participate in Root Cause Investigations as required.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Technical Degree.
• 5 years’ experience working in similar field.
• Knowledge and adherence to GMP’s.
• Prior experience with packaging machinery; bottle, pouch, carton, and blister.
• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Bilingual Plus (English and Spanish).
• Excellent problem-solving techniques.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to remain standing for up to 90% of the time.
• Must be able to lift-up 10 pounds frequently and 50 pounds on occasion.
• Continually required to talk or hear.
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The person in this position will need to occasionally kneel, climb, crawl, climb and/or reach to complete job duties.
• The person in this position is required to communicate to all other departments and must be able to exchange accurate information in these circumstances.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• West Caldwell, NJ 07006: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• FDA CFR 111, 117, 210 & 211 regulated manufacturing facility (Required)
• packaging machinery; bottle, pouch, carton, and blister (Required)
• nutritional supplement and/or food manufacturing industry (Required)
• Preventative Maintenance (Required)
• troubleshooting, diagnosing & repairing packaging equipment (Required)
• Packaging (Required)

Work Location: One location

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