Packaging Line Changeover Technician

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Pharmavite is hiring a Set-Up Mechanic for the Packaging Line Team in Opelika, AL. You will set up packaging equipment for changeovers, perform routine maintenance, and assist senior mechanics.

Responsibilities include planning changeovers, performing adjustments for speed and quality, and maintaining logs. English fluency and safety compliance are required; multiple packaging machines may be involved.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year of knowledge of packaging operation.
• Mechanical aptitude to perform routine repairs, adjustments, and precision set-up on packaging equipment.
• Ability to work safely with standard hand tools and portable power tools.
• Fluent in written and spoken English for communication, reading manuals, and maintaining records.

Responsibilities

• Plan changeover schedule for each packaging line and ensure parts are cleaned and inspected.
• Review changeover checklist, set up, and start up each piece of packaging equipment.
• Support the line until steady state operation is achieved.
• Use hand tools, portable power tools, and material‑handling equipment for precision set up during changeover.
• Identify and perform adjustments to improve production, including line speed, quality, efficiency, and OEE.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and complete preventive maintenance work orders.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and perform minor repairs.
• Assist senior mechanics in diagnosing problems and learning complex repairs.
• Issue maintenance requests for major repairs.
• Maintain documentation such as cleaning logs, maintenance logs, and production records.
• Perform duties in compliance with safety rules, SOPs, and cGMP.
• Assist as a Packaging Line technician and Lead when necessary.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Packaging operation knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Tool use

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Unscrambler

IMA Filler

Cottoner

NJM Capper/Sealer/Retorquer

NJM Labeler/Optel Vision System

Accraply Neck Bander/Sleeve Bander

Polypack indexer/Orienter

Job description

Pharmavite is hiring a Set-Up Mechanic for the Packaging Line Team in Opelika, AL. You will set up packaging equipment for changeovers, perform routine maintenance, and assist senior mechanics.

Responsibilities include planning changeovers, performing adjustments for speed and quality, and maintaining logs. English fluency and safety compliance are required; multiple packaging machines may be involved.