Packaging Mechanic

Job Details:
Role: Packaging Mechanic
Experience: 3 - 15 Years
Domain: Pharmaceuticals/Biotechnology/Clinical Research
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Manassas, Virginia
Salary: USD 60000 – 97000.
**Relocation assistance provided for non-local candidates**
Description:
- The Packaging Mechanic is responsible for set ups and maintenance
tasks on assigned production lines to ensure its smooth operation.
- The Packaging Mechanic must be knowledgeable about each individual
component of a bottle packaging line, understand the correct set up
and connection between components, and complete a set up/changeover
within the expected time.
- The individual must be capable of operating multiple machines at one
time and performing maintenance on a variety of equipment within the
bottle line packaging area.
- Machines could include bottle unscrambler, electronic tablet
counter, slat filler, capper, cap induction sealer, labeller,
neck/body bander, heat shrink tunnel, pack off table, accumulation
table, cartoner, QR code printers, Tray/Case Forming, Case Packer,
Case Taper, and dust collectors.
Responsibilities include but not limited:
- Perform moderate to complex adjustments, maintenance, and repairs to
packaging and pneumatic equipment.
- Perform changeover and set-up of packaging machines as well as
troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical systems and make
appropriate repairs to machines.
- Perform daily preventative maintenance on plant equipment such as
packaging equipment, conveyors, and compressors.
- Inspect and evaluate changeover and set-up of packaging machines and
packaging equipment with diagnostic and testing equipment including
mustimeters, process calibrators, tachometers, automated vision
systems and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
applying theoretical and practical knowledge of mechanical
engineering;
- Assist on equipment installations within the plant structure.
Complete work orders to repair machinery.
- Read and interpret equipment manuals to perform required maintenance
and service.
- Diagnose problems, replace, or repair parts, test and adjust.
- Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material
handling equipment in performing duties.
- Set up full line configurations of multiple pieces of equipment,
independently.
- Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report those and
any unusual situations to proper supervision.
- Ensures full compliance with Company policies, procedures, cGMP's,
Ethical Business Practice, and SOPs at all times. Ensures
documentation such as operation logs, batch records, etc. are fully
completed, signed and in compliance with company standards and
regulatory requirements.
- Ensures that product meets applicable quality standards. This
includes inspection for quality during operation and performing all
required sampling and testing.
- Guides and coaches Packaging Operators in the safe and effective
operation of packaging line machines. This includes training to set
assist with breakdown and cleaning /sanitation of the machine parts
and components.
- Maintain proper gowning and hygiene to ensure integrity of the
product as per SOP's, cGMP's and company policies.
- Follows all safety rules and procedures and observes the operations
to insure a safe environment.
- Assists with other mechanical or maintenance needs of the building
as required.
- Maintains regular and punctual attendance.
- Works extended hours and occasional weekend overtime.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Minimum Experience & Education Required:
- Associate's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing
Engineering, or a closely related field; as an alternative, a
technical training certificate or advanced diploma.
- 2+ years' experience in mechanical maintenance of Bottle packaging
lines (troubleshooting, repairs, set-up, dissembly, etc.).
- 2+ years' experience in nutritional's, supplements, food, and/or
pharmaceutical manufacturing industries in a maintenance mechanic
role for bottle packaging lines.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Demonstrates ability to work in a team and assist others.
- Ability to read, comprehend and where necessary complete items
including a blueprint, an electrical schematic, operating and
maintenance manuals, a work order, repair parts request, standard
and metric tape measure, and other measuring equipment including a
micrometer, a calliper, scale and VOM (Volt/Ohm Meter).
- Able to follow written instructions precisely and perform basic math
calculations as required.
- Understands and is knowledgeable of cGMP, OSHA standards etc.
- Mechanically inclined to understand inner workings of equipment,
must be able to disassemble, repair and troubleshoot machines.
- Demonstrates the ability to read and write basic English in order to
be able to understand the industry regulated instruction sheets.
- PLC is a plus.
- General PC proficient.