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Packaging Mechanic
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PeopleShare
East Windsor, NJ (In Person)
$61,360 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Packaging Mechanic with hands-on pharmaceutical packaging line experience. The ideal candidate is mechanically skilled, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced cGMP environment. This role is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and optimizing packaging equipment to ensure efficient and compliant operations. Monday
- Friday, 7:00am
- 3:30pm, $29
- 30/hr in
Cranbury, NJ Key Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot and repair packaging equipment including: unscramblers, desiccant systems, slat machines, vision systems, cottoners, cappers, retorquers, labelers, bundlers, and related machinery.
- Perform equipment challenge tests, in‑process checks, and complete all associated documentation.
- Set up, troubleshoot, and validate Systech Serialization (Level 4) and aggregation systems.
- Support equipment installation and qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ).
- Conduct scheduled preventative maintenance and perform equipment changeovers.
- Monitor machinery to ensure reliable, efficient operation with minimal downtime.
- Ensure all equipment operates in full compliance with cGMP requirements.
- Document all work in logbooks, work orders, BMRAM, and batch records.
- Maintain inventory of change parts and spare parts.
- Troubleshoot vision systems, serialization equipment, barcode readers, and PLCs.
- Collaborate with engineering to install, improve, and optimize packaging equipment.
- Train Packaging Operators to reduce downtime and improve productivity.
- Contribute ideas to improve equipment efficiency and throughput.
Qualifications:
- Practical experience as a Packaging Mechanic in a pharmaceutical environment is required.
- Ability to read and follow machine manuals, schematics, and technical documentation.
- Strong computer literacy and ability to work independently.
- Excellent communication skills and professional demeanor.
- Strong critical‑thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
- Ability to coach operators and maintain confidentiality.
- Must be able to speak and understand English.
Education & Experience Requirements:
- High School Diploma, GED, or Technical School Diploma required.
- Associate's Degree in Electro‑Mechanical Technology or equivalent certification preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of pharmaceutical packaging line experience.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and technical background.
- Experience with PLCs, HMIs, pneumatics, servo systems, and electro‑mechanical machinery.
- Knowledge of serialization systems.
- Ability to interpret electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical drawings.
- Must be able to gown and work in required protective gear.
- Familiarity with cGMP standards is required.