Packaging Mechanic

Packaging Mechanic

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.