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.