Packaging Mechanic

Job Title: Packaging Mechanic

Location: Manassas, VA 20109

Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking a Packaging Mechanic who will be responsible for the setup, changeover, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance of high-speed bottle packaging lines. Operating within a strict cGMP and FDA-regulated OTC pharmaceutical environment, this role ensures all line components—including tablet counters, cappers, labelers, and cartoners—run smoothly and meet production metrics. They must have hands-on experience in pharmaceutical or nutraceutical packaging line mechanics, strong electro-mechanical diagnostic abilities, and a commitment to quality and operator safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform complete line setups and timely changeovers across multi-component bottle packaging lines independently.
• Diagnose, repair, and replace defective parts on mechanical, pneumatic, and motorized equipment to minimize line downtime.
• Troubleshoot basic electrical systems, motor controls, sensors, and mechanical assemblies using multimeters, tachometers, and diagnostic tools.
• Maintain and service bottle unscramblers, electronic tablet counters, slat fillers, cappers, induction sealers, labelers, and heat shrink tunnels.
• Inspect and repair cartoners, QR code printers, tray/case formers, case packers, case tapers, accumulation tables, and dust collectors.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly PM routines on packaging line machinery, conveyors, air compressors, and facility utilities.
• Complete work orders, equipment operation logs, and batch records accurately in compliance with company SOPs and cGMP regulations.
• Conduct routine quality inspections, product sampling, and machine testing during operation to verify finished packaging integrity.
• Guide and coach Packaging Operators on safe machine operation, minor adjustments, breakdown procedures, and proper sanitation.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical blueprints, equipment manuals, and CMMS work orders to execute repairs.
• Adhere strictly to cleanroom gowning, personal hygiene, LOTO, and OSHA safety standards to preserve product purity.
• Assist with new equipment installations, general facility mechanical needs, and extended shift/weekend overtime duties as required.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years of direct experience performing mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and changeovers on bottle packaging lines within pharmaceutical, OTC, nutritional, supplement, or food manufacturing industries.
• Associate’s Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or a related technical field (or an advanced technical training certificate/diploma).
• Ability to read blueprints, electrical schematics, work orders, and use precision measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers, multimeters/VOMs).
• Practical understanding of cGMP regulations, FDA packaging standards, and OSHA safety protocols.
• Capability to work 1st or 2nd shifts along with extended daily hours and occasional weekend overtime.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic familiarity or troubleshooting experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and automated vision systems.
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to log work orders and track spare parts inventory.

Schedule

• 1st Shift (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM) & 2nd Shift (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM).

Benefits:

• Full Healthcare
• 401(k) Matching
• PTO
• Relocation Support, and Temporary Accommodation