Mechanic - 2nd Shift

Shiseido; East Windsor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401K with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Shiseido Americas in New Jersey is seeking a 3rd Shift Maintenance Mechanic to support daily production packaging and manufacturing operations. The role focuses on keeping equipment in optimal condition and reducing downtime across filling, packaging, and batching lines.

You will perform setups, troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and PLC systems, and conduct preventative maintenance with thorough documentation to ensure regulatory compliance and safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of GMP experience in cosmetics, personal care, pharma, or related consumer goods.
• Trade school or apprenticeship training with a mechanical background.
• Experience with packaging filling and assembly equipment is preferred.
• PLC troubleshooting and electrical systems knowledge.
• Strong communication in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Set up or changeover equipment to support daily production schedules.
• Troubleshoot and repair production packaging lines to minimize downtime.
• Perform predictive or preventative maintenance on filling, packaging, and batching equipment with proper documentation.
• Support improvements in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) for primary filling/packaging.
• Maintain safe working environment and ensure required certifications and training.

Skills

GMP experience

Mechanical repair

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC programming

Machine shop knowledge

English communication

Leadership / teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Trade school / Apprenticeship training

Tools

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Basic hand tools

Packaging equipment knowledge

Job description

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

Without compromising our steadfast commitment to Quality, Safety and Sustainability our manufacturing and packaging facility produces in excess of 70MM units per year. This is a demonstration of our can-do attitude, collaborative spirit, focus on innovation and continuous improvement mindset. Always People First!

Job Summary

The primary responsibility of the 3rd Shift Maintenance Mechanic is to effectively support daily production packaging or manufacturing operations and to maintain equipment in proper working order.

What You Will Do

• You will perform set-ups or product changeovers of equipment when necessary to support the daily Production schedule.
• You will troubleshoot and repair Production packaging lines in an efficient and safe manner as needed to minimize downtime.
• You will perform preventative or predictive maintenance program for Production filing and packaging equipment and/or Bulk Manufacturing batching (compounding) equipment and complete necessary documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.
• You will support efforts to measure and improve OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) for primary filling and packaging equipment.
• You will provide effective communication with peers and management, ensure company goals and objectives are supported.
• You will facilitate and support a safe working environment and maintain all safety certifications and training requirements, including lock-out/tag-out.
• You will perform other related duties as assigned.

Who You Are

• You are a High School graduate with a trade school, vocational school, or apprentice program training.
• You are experienced with 7+ years in a GMP environment required (cosmetic, personal care, pharmaceutical, food industry, or related consumer goods)
• You have a mechanical background for mechanical repair, with advanced knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and equipment.
• You have familiarity with packaging filling and assembly equipment. Familiarity with bulk manufacturing (batching) equipment is a plus.
• You have working knowledge for troubleshooting electrical systems.
• You have working knowledge for PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• You have a working knowledge of basic machine shop equipment.
• You can communicate in English, both verbally and in writing
• You are a positive leader with interpersonal skills

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements below describe activities that may be needed to successfully perform this job. These requirements are provided to help applicants understand the typical physical expectations of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by the area of work or tasks being performed. Required PPE may include, but is not limited to, eye protection, hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves, or additional protective clothing.

Physical Activity

Frequency

Standing

Over 2/3

Walking

1/3 to 2/3

Sitting

Under 1/3

Use hands to finger, handle or feel

Over 2/3

Reach with hands and arms

Over 2/3

Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl

1/3 to 2/3

Lifting/Carrying Requirement

Frequency

Up to 10 pounds

Over 2/3

Up to 25 pounds

1/3 to 2/3

Up to 50 pounds

Under 1/3

Your Dreams. Our Future.

The hourly rate for this position may vary based on geographic location. Pay is based on several factors including knowledge, education, skills, and experience. In addition to base pay, we may offer additional forms of compensation as part of a total compensation package, including a discretionary annual bonus in addition to a full range of benefits.

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You may be asked to perform other duties needed to help drive to our vision, fulfill our mission and abide by our organization’s values.

What We Can Offer You

At Shiseido Americas, our pride extends beyond our rich legacy to our passionate and talented team that brings it to life every day. We recognize that without our people, innovation would not be possible. That's why we go above and beyond with our comprehensive benefits program to recognize our employees. With an array of options designed to give our employees peace of mind, our perks & benefits program is more than just a perk – it's an investment in our people's futures. Whether you're looking for comprehensive health coverage, retirement savings, or paid time off, our benefits have you covered! Check out a list of our Benefits and Perks offerings:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Volunteer Days
• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K with 6% Company Match
• Talent Development & Learning Programs
• Internal & International Mobility
• Product Discounts & Annual Gratis
• Employee Led Affinity Groups
• Tuition Reimbursement

Shiseido is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by Federal, State or Local law

Salary

$27.38 - $37.65/ hour