PACKAGING MECHANIC

Delta Personnel Services; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Personnel Services is seeking an experienced Packaging Technician to join a manufacturing team on a temp-to-hire basis. You will operate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain packaging equipment to ensure safe, efficient production.

The role requires a strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience in packaging or manufacturing environments. The ideal candidate has the ability to read diagrams, follow cGMPs and safety procedures, and work well in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience repairing and maintaining packaging equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout procedures and safety practices.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical diagrams, gauges, and equipment documentation.
• Basic math skills including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and routine maintenance on packaging equipment to reduce downtime.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Perform equipment changeovers with assistance.
• Identify and report mechanical breakdowns and safety hazards.
• Follow cGMPs, safety procedures, housekeeping standards, and environmental regulations.
• Follow proper lockout/tagout procedures.
• Read and interpret equipment diagrams, gauges, workplace graphics, and tables.
• Maintain high-quality workmanship and take ownership of assigned work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reading diagrams

Safety awareness

Lockout/Tagout knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school certification

Tools

Machine shop equipment

Job description

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Location

Job Type

PACKAGING MECHANIC

Compensation: $27.00 - $35.00

Loading... Packaging Technician – Temp-to-Hire Pay: $27.00–$35.00 per hour
Job Type: Temp-to-Hire
Schedule: Full-time

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Packaging Technician to join a manufacturing team on a temp-to-hire basis. This role is responsible for operating, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining packaging equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable production.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, hands-on experience with packaging or manufacturing equipment, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Do

• Perform preventive and routine maintenance on packaging equipment to reduce downtime.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Perform equipment changeovers with assistance.
• Identify and report mechanical breakdowns and safety hazards.
• Follow cGMPs , safety procedures, housekeeping standards, and environmental regulations.
• Follow proper lockout/tagout procedures.
• Read and interpret equipment diagrams, gauges, workplace graphics, and tables.
• Maintain high-quality workmanship and take ownership of assigned work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of experience repairing and maintaining packaging equipment, machinery, or similar industrial equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout procedures and workplace safety practices.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical diagrams, gauges, and equipment documentation.
• Basic math skills, including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical school certification.
• 3–5 years of mechanical and electrical experience in a packaging or manufacturing environment.
• Experience using machine shop equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods, up to 8 hours.
• Ability to walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb as needed.
• Ability to frequently lift and move items weighing 50+ pounds.
• Ability to work around moving machinery and vibration.
• Ability to wear a face mask in designated areas.
• Must be able to safely perform physical tasks in an active manufacturing environment.

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