Blister/Bottle Packaging Line Mechanic - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Blister/Bottle Packaging Line Mechanic – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Imagine a caregiver measuring out a dose with ease because you kept a line humming, or a pediatric patient receiving the right therapy thanks to a perfect changeover you executed. At Adare Pharma Solutions—a global CDMO spanning North America and Italy—we pair seasoned talent with advanced technologies to deliver user-friendly dosage forms. That’s how we live our purpose: Transforming Drug Delivery – Transforming Lives.

• Champion reliable operations by maintaining and documenting monthly preventive maintenance on packaging assets.
• Serve as the department’s first-call troubleshooter and interface with OEM vendors to resolve complex issues.
• Diagnose and correct failures across electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems.
• Execute rapid, right-first-time setups and changeovers in line with the production schedule.
• Keep packaging leadership informed on equipment status, risks, and performance trends.
• Assist with install, commissioning, and debugging of new or modified equipment.
• Model cGMP, safety, and SOP compliance; complete all Master Control trainings; maintain complete records.
• Collaborate with management on priorities and lend guidance to other mechanics; support vendor management, timecard approvals, training, and team development as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or technical certificate with 5+ years as a GMP Packaging Mechanic.
• Demonstrated expertise on bottle or blister packaging equipment (at least one required).
• Strong written and verbal communication: read/understand instructions and correspondence; draft reports/memos; present information confidently.
• Applied math skills across whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Sound judgment and the ability to follow detailed written and oral directions.

• The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Manual dexterity for tools and controls; frequent reaching; periods of sitting; occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching/crawling; ability to talk and hear.
• Vision capabilities include close, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception; and adjust-focus ability.
• Capability to stand, walk, push, pull, twist, reach overhead, and bend to the floor.
• Ability to wear a respirator when working with chemicals of specified potency.
• Move up to 50 lbs independently; use mechanical assist for heavier items.
• Climb ladders/steps occasionally to access equipment.
• Read precision measurement tools, machine dials, gauges, and thermometers; observe fine details via microscope.

With private equity backing and strong leadership, we’re scaling quickly. We invest in your development and open doors across manufacturing, engineering, quality, chemistry, formulations, analytical R&D, finance, supply chain, sales, marketing, project management, HR, and EHS.

We offer medical, dental, and vision benefits; a company-matched retirement plan; paid time off and company holidays; tuition reimbursement with no waiting period; life and pet insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care); and disability coverage.

Adare Pharma is an equal opportunity employer & prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital & veteran status.

*PRINCIPALS ONLY
NO AGENCIES OR THIRD PARTIES*