What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Mechanic position at StaffManagement?
Staff Management Group is seeking a Packaging Mechanic for our client in East Hanover, NJ. Please read the ENTIRE job description and ALL of the job requirements BEFORE applying for this position.
Schedule:
- 3rd Shift: 11PM - 7:15AM
Pay Rate:
- $30 - $35 / hour
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Packaging Machinery Mechanic to support our 3rd shift operations, who can expertly set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain all packaging equipment.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead setup and changeover for packaging lines—blister machines, bottle fillers, cartoners, inkjet and UV printers, vision systems—ensuring proper tooling, alignment, and format accuracy.
- Set and verify all process parameters (speed, temperature, fill levels, print registration) in accordance with documented SOPs and regulatory standards
- Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation-related issues quickly to maintain uptime.
- Perform preventive maintenance tasks—lubrication, inspections, parts replacement—to reduce breakdowns and extend equipment life.
- Collaborate closely with Quality Assurance to investigate packaging defects, regulatory deviations, or customer complaints, providing corrective actions and improving process controls.
- Ensure strict adherence to cGMP, DEA, OSHA, and internal safety guidelines; lead safety reviews, lockout/tagout (LOTO), line clearance, and approval protocols.
- Maintain detailed machine logs, maintenance records, and batch documentation in CMMS/SAP for compliance and auditing purposes.
- Analyze production inefficiencies and waste, recommending and implementing process improvements and potential equipment upgrades or expansions.
- Leverage solid working knowledge of PLCs and automation controls, and familiarity with continuous and thermal inkjet, UV printers, vision systems, and automotive-grade packaging machinery.
- Actively recommend new technologies, retrofit opportunities, and automation strategies to support future-scale operations.
Job Requirements:
- Education/Experience: High school diploma or technical degree. Minimum 5 years' experience in packaging machinery maintenance and operation.
- Proficient in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Skilled in PLC programming and troubleshooting.
- Experienced with various packaging equipment—fillers, labelers, cartoners, blister systems, inkjet/UV printers, vision systems.
- Soft Skills: Strong leadership, communication, training, and teamwork capabilities. Demonstrated ability to prioritize, solve complex issues, and drive continuous improvement.
- Compliance: Deep understanding of cGMP, DEA, OSHA, and other relevant regulatory frameworks.
- This role reports directly to the Director of Operations, takes hands-on responsibility for packaging machinery integrity, and works closely with QA, Production, and Engineering.
Additional Information
Staff Management Group is an equal employment opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or citizenship status.
About Staff Management Group: Staff Management Group has over 30 years of experience placing staffing candidates in distribution, manufacturing, production, assembly, and clerical positions. Staff Management Group is one of New Jersey’s leading staffing and recruiting agencies specializing in light industrial and clerical staffing. Come join the team!
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