3rd Shift Maintenance Mechanic (Bronx, NY, US, 10457)

Biopharma Careers; Bronx (ID); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union position

Hybrid schedule

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Perrigo NY is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to maintain and troubleshoot packaging and compounding equipment in a fast‑paced manufacturing setting. You will follow SOPs, complete daily trackers, and support uptime with preventive maintenance.

The role requires hands‑on mechanical experience and relevant certifications or active enrollment in an engineering program. Union position with potential overtime and hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of hands-on mechanical experience with packaging equipment.
• Certification program recognized in mechanical engineering/troubleshooting.
• OR three years as a Perrigo Set Up Tech with at least two years of completed education in a relevant engineering program.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot packaging, compounding equipment to SOPs.
• Complete daily Maintenance Tracker and inform supervisor of walk-throughs.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on packaging, compounding, and warehouse equipment.
• Train production personnel and perform equipment set-up and troubleshooting using root cause analysis.

Skills

Hands-on mechanical experience

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Certification in mechanical engineering/troubleshooting

Enrollment in Mechanical/Industrial/Production/Electromechanical Engineering program

Tools

Microsoft Office Applications

SAP

Automation / ELAU+

CNC Operators Experience

Job description

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All . We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone , we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, and many more. We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.

Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to win in self-care.

Description Overview

The Maintenance Mechanic at Perrigo NY is responsible for maintenance and troubleshooting the mechanical aspects of manufacturing and packaging equipment and facilities in compliance with standard operating procedures. The position must complete work orders performing a wide variety of skilled maintenance activities and must be able to conduct and perform maintenance, repair, improvements, set‑ups, troubleshooting, follow up, Root Cause Analysis, Reliability Maintenance and report to supervisor on all packaging, and compounding equipment. The candidate must be capable to handle any special assignments and projects as deemed necessary by the Maintenance Supervisor, Master Mechanic and or Manager, be able to work rotational schedules as required based on business needs and must be able to work overtime with or without prior noticed for a completion of any project or request made by the department. This position requires the ability to work under little to general supervision and the ability to exercise initiative and independent judgement in the performance of any assigned tasks based on the set time provide by the supervisor.

The starting rate will be $29.00/hr and this is a Union position.

Scope of the Role

Complete daily Maintenance Tracker, to inform Master Mechanic and/or supervisor when walk‑through of designated areas are conducted throughout the day. Perform preventive maintenance to all packaging, compounding and warehouse equipment. Perform packaging, and compounding equipment repairs as required (MTCE). Perform training to production personnel in the proper use of equipment. Perform equipment set‑up, fine tune and troubleshooting of equipment utilizing ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS methods.

Experience Required

Five (5) years of hands on mechanical experience with packaging equipment from either Pharmaceutical, food, packaging or another similar manufacturing environment. Successful completion of a certification program that is accredited and recognized in the areas of mechanical engineering/mechanical design/troubleshooting etc.

OR

Three (3) years as a Perrigo Set Up Tech plus at least two years of completed education and active enrollment in a Mechanical/Industrial/Production/Electromechanical Engineering program from an accredited university/college.

Computer Equipment & Software Qualifications:

• Microsoft Office Applications
• SAP
• Automation / ELAU+
• CNC Operators Experience

Benefits

We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.

Find out more about Total Rewards at Perrigo.

Hybrid Working Approach

We love our offices and the setting they provide for in‑person collaboration and celebration. But we also appreciate the opportunity to work remotely can energise you too, so we promote flexibility with the ability to work two days a week from home in many roles.

We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of “America’s Best Employers by State 2024”. Find out more here

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law. #weareperrigo