Packaging Machinery Technician

GRIT STAFFING; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

GRIT Staffing & HR Solutions in Wayne, NJ, seeks a Packaging Mechanic to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair packaging equipment, ensuring uptime in a regulated manufacturing environment. This hands-on role requires mechanical and electrical knowledge, preventive maintenance, and strong safety practices.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of experience with packaging machinery, knowledge of mechanical/electrical systems, and the ability to support line changeovers while adhering to cGMP standards

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience repairing and maintaining packaging equipment or industrial machinery.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, preventive maintenance, and changeovers.
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and workplace safety practices.
• Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams, gauges, tables, and equipment documentation.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, preferably cGMP regulated.
• Availability to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform Preventive Maintenance on packaging equipment to minimize downtime and maintain reliability.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and equipment-related issues to restore proper operation.
• Support line changeovers, machine adjustments, and setup activities to meet production requirements.
• Notify supervisors of breakdowns exceeding 20 minutes and assist with timely resolution.
• Maintain packaging systems including coding, labeling, filling, and inspection equipment as applicable.
• Ensure cGMP compliance and follow established procedures and environmental requirements.
• Follow LOTO and other safety practices; identify and report hazards.
• Coordinate with production teams to communicate equipment issues and maintenance needs.
• Keep tools and work areas organized and demonstrate quality workmanship and ownership of tasks.
• Support production operations to maintain efficient production flow.

Skills

Packaging equipment maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading technical diagrams

LOTO safety

Teamwork & communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Allen-Bradley HMI

VFD systems

IWK cartoners

Hitachi inkjet coders

Cognex vision QC

Job description

GRIT Staffing & HR Solutions in Wayne, NJ, seeks a Packaging Mechanic to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair packaging equipment, ensuring uptime in a regulated manufacturing environment. This hands-on role requires mechanical and electrical knowledge, preventive maintenance, and strong safety practices.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of experience with packaging machinery, knowledge of mechanical/electrical systems, and the ability to support line changeovers while adhering to cGMP standards