Mechanic - 3rd Shift

Sharp Corporation; Macungie (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Packaging Services in Macungie, PA seeks a Mechanic to support setup, maintenance, and operation of high-speed packaging equipment. Strong troubleshooting skills are required to assist in the maintenance and operation of automated packaging equipment while adhering to cGMP and EHS standards.

This role requires close collaboration with Operations and Quality, and will involve training Machine Operators and new mechanic hires as part of a team-driven production environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; 4 years of industrial automation/packaging experience.
• Strong desire to learn new systems and expand knowledge base.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair machine breakdowns with maintenance and engineering staff.
• Operates packaging equipment to support daily operations.
• Train and develop Machine Operators and new mechanic hires.
• Log data into process check sheets.
• Troubleshoot sensors, setup and adjustment of online printing, barcode scanning, and OCR/OCV vision equipment.
• Verify the calibration status of measuring gauges including Temperature Controllers and related Thermocouples, Air and Vacuum gauges, and Timers.
• Perform preventative and on-demand maintenance activities and document all activities per Sharp procedures.
• Correspond with team members daily and attend meetings when required.
• Perform preventative maintenance work orders and log completion into Blue Mountain.
• Hours will vary based on business needs.
• Set up various automated packaging equipment systems including removal of previous tooling, removal and replacement of covers and guarding for access of cleaning crew.

Education

High school diploma + 4 years automation/packaging experience

Job description

We’re part of a team where ideas spark change. At Sharp we embrace innovation; we are open to new technology and new thinking. Each day we volunteer ideas, ask questions, and encourage others to do the same - always trying to make things better. Our culture celebrates learning and we expand our skills and gain new knowledge with every project and initiative.

For the Mechanic role, primary responsibilities include technical operations support in setup, maintenance, and operation of high-speed automatic packaging equipment. Mechanical troubleshooting skills are required to effectively support and assist in the maintenance and operation of automated packaging equipment as required. Maintains a cGMP production environment and standards throughout the production area(s). Adheres to workplace environmental, health and safety (EHS) guidelines and procedures while actively promoting and enforcing adherence. Essential Duties will require a close-knit integration with various departments including Operations and Quality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair machine breakdowns in conjunction with maintenance and engineering personnel.
• Operates packaging equipment in support of daily operations activities.
• Helps train and develop Machine Operators and new mechanic hires.
• Logs data into process check sheets.
• Performs troubleshooting including sensors, setup and adjustment of online printing, barcode scanning, and OCR/OCV vision equipment.
• Verify the Calibration status of measuring gauges including Temperature Controllers and related Thermocouples, Air and Vacuum gauges, and Timers.
• Performs all Preventative and On Demand Maintenance activities and appropriately documents all activities per Sharps procedures.
• Corresponds with team members daily and attends meetings when required.
• Performs preventative maintenance work orders and logs the completion into Blue Mountain.
• Hours will vary based on business needs.
• Sets up various automated packaging equipment systems including removal of previous tooling, removal and replacement of covers and guarding for access of cleaning crew.

PREFERRED / REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma 4 years of industrial automation/packaging experience.
• A strong desire to learn new systems and expand individual knowledgebase is mandatory.

Sharp Packaging Services works across the world to create unique commercial and clinical packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. We are made up of two dynamic international divisions, Sharp Packaging Solutions and Sharp Clinical Services. Together our 1,600-strong team works from state-of-the‑art facilities in the United States, United Kingdom, Belgium and the Netherlands. We’ve built an exceptional global reputation for the design, serialisation and production of innovative, cost-effective compliance packaging for even the most complex products. Our extensive range includes blister packs, bottles, pouches and stick packs, but our expertise goes far beyond, enabling us to support your product through every stage of design, development, manufacture and delivery. Our clinical services division is one of the world’s leading providers of innovative clinical supply chain services, with a talented and highly experienced team that can handle every aspect of your supply chain. Our work spans everything from drug development and manufacturing to clinical supplies packaging, labelling, distribution, Qualified Person auditing and comparator sourcing.