PACKAGING MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

OVERVIEW

The Packaging Mechanic I is responsible for supporting and assisting the Packaging Department in ensuring efficient packaging of goods by performing packaging equipment maintenance including, but not limited to: troubleshooting, repair, upgrade, preventive maintenance (PM), etc. on various types of packaging equipment including, but not limited to: fillers, cappers, labelers, cartoners, bundlers, shrink wrappers, etc. in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements.

SUMMARY

• Responsible for all aspects of Packaging equipment maintenance in accordance with company policies, SOPs, cGMPs and FDA requirements
• Performs packaging line change overs and startups
• Assists Packaging Operations/Quality Assurance (QA) activity during the running of packaging lines
• Performs routine and complex work related to the troubleshooting, repair, and upgrade of all packaging equipment including but not limited to: fillers, cappers, labelers, cartoners, bundlers, shrink wrappers, etc.
• Responsible for performing PM, repair and continuous improvement of packaging equipment
• Assists in performing root cause analysis on equipment failures to support investigations
• Ensures packaging equipment is operating safely at all times
• 2ND SHIFT: 3pm-1am

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of packaging mechanic experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing procedures and federal regulations pertaining to manufacturing processes
• Working knowledge of good manufacturing systems and familiarity with regulatory and manufacturing SOPs and cGMPs
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents such as safety and environmental policies, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals, etc.
• Hands on experience with repair, maintenance and troubleshooting of pharmaceutical packaging equipment (i.e., fillers, cappers, labelers, cartoners, bundlers, shrink wrappers, etc.)
• Basic PC skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, as required, in a fast paced, matrixed, team environment consisting of internal and external team members
• Analytical thinking with problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
• Planning, organization and time management skills including the ability to support and prioritize multiple projects
• Fluent in English (verbal and written)
• Ability and willingness to work additional hours as required by business needs

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