Packaging Mechanic - 2nd shift

Strides Pharma Inc; Village of Chestnut Ridge (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Strides Pharma Inc in Chestnut Ridge, NY is seeking a Packaging Mechanic for 2nd shift to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on packaging equipment, aiming to improve reliability, throughput and quality. You will assist in setup, learn cGMP processes, and work with senior technicians to troubleshoot issues.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent with related certification or 2–4 years of related experience, and you must be able to stand for long shifts and lift up

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent with related certification.
• HS diploma or equivalent with 2–4 years' related experience.
• Ability to learn cGMP regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on packaging equipment per SOP.
• Troubleshoot filling, printing, labeling, verification, case packing, capping, sealing, palletizing equipment.
• Assist in set‑ups, cleaning, re‑assembly and start‑up of machines.
• Learn cGMP equipment maintenance with senior technicians.
• Follow SOPs including lock‑out/tag‑out and PPE requirements.
• Attend Production and Maintenance meetings as required.

Skills

Electrical

Mechanical

PLC

Reading schematics

Basic math

Hand tools

Education

HS diploma or equivalent with related certification

HS diploma or equivalent with 2-4 years' related experience

Job description

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Packaging Mechanic - 2nd shift

Full Time Chestnut Ridge, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1172

$25.00 To $30.00 Hourly

POSITION SUMMARY

The Technician I, Reliability performs maintenance activities in accordance with approved procedures and implements effective corrective maintenance repairs to provide increased reliability. Learns to identify equipment or process deviations and refers deviations to the supervisor. May assist a more senior technician or supervisor in troubleshooting packaging equipment problems. Learns to apply skills and knowledge to increase efficiency, throughput and quality. Assists in equipment set ups, if applicable. Performs work tasks in such a manner as to not waste material or time. Performs all other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Learns and performs preventive and predictive maintenance tasks on all packaging equipment according to the frequency written in the SOP. Performs condition-based monitoring while PM's are being performed, and notes problems or changes in the comment section of the PM form. Adheres to Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) strategies utilizing a pro-active approach to minimize equipment downtime.
• Assists with troubleshooting problems or breakdowns on filling, printing, labeling &verification, case packing, capping & sealing, palletizing equipment and other packaging equipment in the department. May work on manufacturing equipment as required.
• Assists in Master Cleanings and/or set‑ups of the equipment in packaging including breaking down, cleaning, re‑assembling, and startup of the machines. .
• Partners with more senior technicians to learn cGMP equipment maintenance. Works with others assigned to tasks for the mutual benefit of the employer, team and individual. Participates as a team member by contributing to project success and sharing novel insights.
• Conforms to all training requirements, including company required and machine specific training.
• Follows all applicable SOPs, including, but not limited to, lock‑out, tag‑out and PPE requirements.
• Completes project assigned work in a timely fashion.
• Attends all Production, Maintenance, and other meetings when mandatory.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• HS diploma or equivalent with related certification or
• HS diploma or equivalent with 2-4 years' related experience

Knowledge & Skills

• Can develop and apply basic knowledge and skills in procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment needed for the position.
• Ability to learn cGMP regulations
• Ability to learn pharmaceutical maintenance and cGMP processes
• Ability to learn to perform PM tasks and read basic schematics, technical drawings and/or blueprints.
• Ability to learn set ups
• Knowledgeable in one or more of the following areas:
• Electrical
• Mechanical
• PLC
• Basic math, writing skills, and excellent problem solving abilities
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to use hand tools
• Control Precision - ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine to exact positions

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time (12-hour shifts)
• Lift at least 50 pounds
• Climb ladders
• Wear a respirator and pass associated respirator tests and/or requirements
• Able to wear all required PPE, including safety glasses, ear plugs, and safety shoes
• Reaction Time - ability to quickly respond with manual dexterity to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears
• Dexterity - ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
• Vision - ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
• Hearing - ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness