Packaging Mechanic

NS IT Solutions; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 66,725 - 90,275; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

NS IT Solutions is seeking a Packaging Mechanic in Manassas, VA to perform set ups, maintenance, and changeovers on bottle packaging lines for pharmaceutical manufacturing. You will troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical systems, perform routine preventative maintenance, and document operations and repairs in CMMS.

Candidates should have strong reading of schematics, blueprints, and manuals, plus experience with multiple packaging machines and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field or equivalent.
• 2+ years' experience in mechanical maintenance of bottle packaging lines (troubleshooting, repairs, setup, disassembly).
• 2+ years' experience in pharmaceutical/manufacturing industries in a maintenance mechanic role for bottle packaging lines.

Responsibilities

• Set ups and maintenance tasks on assigned production lines to ensure smooth operation.
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Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Blueprint reading

Electrical troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Basic math

PLC knowledge

PC literacy

Education

Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CMMS

VOM

Job description

Job Details

• Role: Packaging Mechanic
• Experience: 3 - 15 Years
• Domain: Pharmaceuticals/Biotechnology/Clinical Research
• Job Type: Full Time
• Location: Manassas, Virginia
• Salary: USD 60000 – 97000.
• Relocation assistance provided for non-local candidates

Description

• The Packaging Mechanic is responsible for set ups and maintenance tasks on assigned production lines to ensure its smooth operation.
• The Packaging Mechanic must be knowledgeable about each individual component of a bottle packaging line, understand the correct set up and connection between components, and complete a set up/changeover within the expected time.
• The individual must be capable of operating multiple machines at one time and performing maintenance on a variety of equipment within the bottle line packaging area.
• Machines could include bottle unscrambler, electronic tablet counter, slat filler, capper, cap induction sealer, labeller, neck/body bander, heat shrink tunnel, pack off table, accumulation table, cartoner, QR code printers, Tray/Case Forming, Case Packer, Case Taper, and dust collectors.
• Perform moderate to complex adjustments, maintenance, and repairs to packaging and pneumatic equipment.
• Perform changeover and set-up of packaging machines as well as troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical systems and make appropriate repairs to machines.
• Perform daily preventative maintenance on plant equipment such as packaging equipment, conveyors, and compressors.
• Inspect and evaluate changeover and set-up of packaging machines and packaging equipment with diagnostic and testing equipment including mustimeters, process calibrators, tachometers, automated vision systems and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) applying theoretical and practical knowledge of mechanical engineering.
• Assist on equipment installations within the plant structure.
• Complete work orders to repair machinery.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace, or repair parts, test and adjust.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Set up full line configurations of multiple pieces of equipment, independently.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Ensures full compliance with Company policies, procedures, cGMP’s, Ethical Business Practice, and SOPs at all times. Ensures documentation such as operation logs, batch records, etc. are fully completed, signed and in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensures that product meets applicable quality standards. This includes inspection for quality during operation and performing all required sampling and testing.
• Guides and coaches Packaging Operators in the safe and effective operation of packaging line machines. This includes training to set assist with breakdown and cleaning /sanitation of the machine parts and components.
• Maintain proper gowning and hygiene to ensure integrity of the product as per SOP’s, cGMP’s and company policies.
• Follows all safety rules and procedures and observes the operations to insure a safe environment.
• Assists with other mechanical or maintenance needs of the building as required.
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance.
• Works extended hours and occasional weekend overtime.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Experience & Education Required

• Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related field; as an alternative, a technical training certificate or advanced diploma.
• 2+ years' experience in mechanical maintenance of Bottle packaging lines (troubleshooting, repairs, set-up, dissembly, etc.).
• 2+ years' experience in nutritional’s, supplements, food, and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing industries in a maintenance mechanic role for bottle packaging lines.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrates ability to work in a team and assist others.
• Ability to read, comprehend and where necessary complete items including a blueprint, an electrical schematic, operating and maintenance manuals, a work order, repair parts request, standard and metric tape measure, and other measuring equipment including a micrometer, a calliper, scale and VOM (Volt/Ohm Meter).
• Able to follow written instructions precisely and perform basic math calculations as required.
• Understands and is knowledgeable of cGMP, OSHA standards etc.
• Mechanically inclined to understand inner workings of equipment, must be able to disassemble, repair and troubleshoot machines.
• Demonstrates the ability to read and write basic English in order to be able to understand the industry regulated instruction sheets.
• PLC is a plus.
• General PC proficient.