Packaging Mechanic-1st Shift

cosettepharma; Lincolnton (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in North Carolina is seeking a Packaging Equipment Maintenance Technician to maintain, changeover, and set up packaging lines, ensuring safe operation and on-time production.

You will document repairs, manage preventive maintenance, and coordinate with supervisors and other technicians. Strong mechanical aptitude and basic electrical/pneumatic knowledge are required; weekend/overtime may be needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent + 3 years relevant experience in maintenance.
• Experience with mechanical/electrical maintenance on packaging equipment (lathe, mill, welding) desired.
• Ability to read and comprehend packaging equipment operating manuals.
• Ability to solve complex technical problems and possess strong mechanical aptitude.
• Basic tool capabilities and use of measuring devices, power tools, and shop tools.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Effective communication via radios, e-mail, texts, or phone.
• Ability to troubleshoot, perform changeovers and set-ups on multiple lines.
• Initiative and problem-solving to drive line improvements in quality, efficiency, and safety.
• Basic electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic knowledge for troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, changeover, and set up packaging equipment to meet production goals.
• Ensure packaging equipment operates safely and in GMP-compliant manner.
• Communicate major line breakdowns and changeover information to supervisors.
• Document repairs and parts in line logs to maintain history.
• Perform preventive maintenance on packaging equipment.
• Collaborate with other mechanics for troubleshooting and set-ups.

Skills

Problem solving

Hand tools

Computer skills

Communication

Troubleshooting

Electrical basics

Pneumatic basics

Hydraulic basics

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Lathe

Mill

Welding

Job description

Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a US-based, fully integrated pharmaceutical company with capabilities in product development, manufacturing, and commercial operations. Cosette has a fast-growing portfolio of branded pharmaceuticals consisting of products in the cardiology, women's health, and migraine markets. Cosette has a long history in quality manufacturing of complex dosage forms including topical creams, ointments, oral liquids/solutions and suppositories, which has led to consistent supply to customers and commercialization success. Cosette has corporate and manufacturing facilities in New Jersey and North Carolina and is supported by more than 300 dedicated employees across all functional areas.

Innovating every day.

Basic Purpose:

Ensure timely maintenance of all packaging equipment and assist direct supervisor with the training of associates.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the maintenance, changeover, and set-up of Packaging equipment to ensure production goals are met.
• Responsible for ensuring all Packaging equipment is operating while meeting all safety requirements.
• Responsible to effectively communicate all major line breakdowns and changeover information to direct supervisor and shift supervisor.
• Responsible to effectively communicate all necessary information (Line breakdowns, changeovers, inventory, etc.) to the Lead Mechanic and mechanics on assigned shift and the mechanics on the on-coming shift.
• Must have the ability to work independently when required and/or as a team when required.
• Must be willing to work weekends and overtime, as needed.
• Ability to troubleshoot all Packaging equipment to ensure productivity is maintained.
• Must document all repairs and replacement in the appropriate line logbooks to maintain equipment history.
• Responsible for evaluating the need for spare parts and adding to MRO inventory and ensuring MRO has all the necessary information to maintain inventory levels for all Packaging equipment.
• Responsible for performing all the required Preventive Maintenance’s (PM) on all Packaging equipment.
• Ability to deal effectively and professionally with contractors and vendors.
• Must be able to comprehend Packaging equipment operating manuals.
• Must be able to read and follow basic electrical and pneumatic schematics.
• Demonstrate the ability to initiate GMP documents including Change Controls, Engineering Change Controls, and Out of Service forms, when required.
• Responsible for assisting other mechanics with troubleshooting, changeover, and set-ups, when possible, to increase product output.
• Responsible for performing any activities assigned by direct or designated supervisor.
• Must have the willingness to take on special projects that have been identified as process improvements for the Packaging department.
• Must be aware of and abide to all company policies at all times and in all company premises and report any deviations from Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Must perform all required activities while adhering to all the current Good Documenting Practices (cGDP) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Other duties assigned by management.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Physical Requirements:

The following describes the general knowledge, skills, qualifications, and physical requirements normally associated with performing the essential functions of this job. In compliance with law Cosette Laboratories will consider varying or modifying these standards to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity.

Education/Training/Work Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent + 3 years relevant experience in appropriate job.
• Previous mechanical/electrical maintenance/shop experience with lathe, mill and welding desired.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to solve complex technical problems and possess strong mechanical aptitude.
• Basic Tool Capabilities – hand tools, measuring devices, power tools, basic shop tools such as bearing press, drill press, saws, and pipe threader.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively by use of two-way radios, e-mail, texts, phone, etc.
• Ability to troubleshoot, perform changeovers and set-ups on multiple lines.
• Demonstrates initiative, ownership, and problem-solving skills to make line improvements in the areas of quality, efficiency, and safety.
• Basic electrical knowledge and the ability to troubleshoot basic electrical circuitry.
• Basic pneumatic and hydraulic knowledge and ability to troubleshoot.

Equipment and Applications:

• Various pieces of Packaging equipment, including but not limited to fillers, cartoners, bundlers, case packers, palletizers, collators, applicator feeders, tube feeders, bottle unscramblers, induction sealers, re-torquers, check weighers, scales, pumps, conveyors, tape machines, motorized and manual pallet jacks, pallet lifts.

Work Environment and Physical Demands (List required PPE’s):

• Required to wear proper GMP gowning and PPE prior to entering GMP areas.
• GMP gowning includes lab coat with sleeves worn at wrist level and all snaps connected, hairnet, beard cover (if applicable), procedure mask, and gloves, both are required when working over any open product or componentry.
• Safety Glasses must be worn while in GMP areas, Labs, and Maintenance shop.
• Ability to withstand repetitive work.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time with a moderate amount of bending and/or stretching.
• Ability to lift up to and including 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail while performing required duties.
• Ability to adhere to all Lock Out/Tag Out procedures and machine guarding procedures.