Packaging Mechanic - Second Shift, 3-11:30pm

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing plant has an immediate opening for a Packaging Mechanic to join their team. Hourly rate range $32-37 per hour plus 10% shift differential . Top notch benefits start on day one! BC/BS Medical, FREE dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 5% match on 401k & more!

• Must be self-motivated and work with minimal supervision.
• Troubleshoot and perform necessary repairs on packaging equipment individually or under supervision of Engineering.
• Performs PMs on all packaging equipment.
• Performs set-ups/changeovers for packaging equipment.
• Regularly monitors machinery to ensure that it operates efficiently and reliably with minimal downtime.
• Monitors all equipment so it operates under a continuous state of qualification as defined by cGMPs.
• Documents all work performed in logbooks/SAP.
• ensure inventory of all necessary change parts/spare parts.
• Communicate all necessary change parts/spare parts for packaging to Maintenance Planner.
• Troubleshoot all vision systems/serialization equipment/barcode readers/PLCs as required.
• Work with Engineering to install, troubleshoot, and improve packaging equipment.
• Work with teams or individually to give ideas to improve equipment efficiency, through put, etc.
• Must be flexible to work with packaging technicians on the line.
• When required, help stage/prepare readiness for each preceding scheduled packaging batch run and move material within finished goods warehouse area in to associated racking locations.
• Must be able to read, comprehend and follow machine operation manuals and schematics.
• Must be computer literate.
• Assist Maintenance Technicians on other shop maintenance duties as necessary.
• Need to be flexible working hrs.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements:

• High school diploma, GED or technical school diploma required; Associates Degree in Electromechanical Technology or equivalent certification is preferred.
• cGMP Packaging Line experience is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a pharmaceutical environment is required.
• Strong technical background and mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, and pneumatics is required.
• Knowledge of serialization.
• General technical expertise with electromechanical systems, Servo and PLC driven machinery; and thorough knowledge of various packaging machines, including cartooning, labeling, and liquid filling is required.
• Must have working knowledge of electricity, basic electronics, hardware and measuring instruments.
• Ability to comprehend electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical drawings of packaging equipment and systems.
• Must be able to gown and work in protective gear as required by the SOP.
• Must be familiar with GMPs.
• Ability to operate a fork truck is preferred.
• The physical requirements for this job are excellent vision; ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds; ability to use hand tools safely; ability to bend, reach, stretch, and work in tight spaces.