Packaging Mechanic I

Aveva Drug Delivery Systems; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 31,684 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k with employer match

Paid Holidays and Floating Holiday

Job summary

Aveva Drug Delivery Systems is seeking a dedicated Packaging Technician to operate and maintain packaging equipment while ensuring compliance with safety protocols.

The position involves minor repairs, documentation, and a variety of responsibilities to support optimum production efficiency. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, experience in manufacturing, and strong mechanical aptitude.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401k with employer match.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment as a set-up mechanic.
• Complying with all safety rules and regulations.
• Understanding and following written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operates and performs routine troubleshooting and minor repair of packaging equipment.
• Documents production in batch records and monitors Packaging Line.
• Performs packaging line set-ups and changeovers.

Skills

Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting of packaging equipment

Basic mathematics

Effective communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Location: Miramar, FL 33025

Salary Range: $23.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Graveyard

About Us

Aveva Drug Delivery Systems is a pharmaceutical manufacturer at the forefront of innovative drug delivery technologies. We are dedicated to advancing solutions that optimize the efficacy, safety, and precision of pharmaceutical treatments. Join our team and help shape the future of healthcare by contributing to the development of groundbreaking drug delivery systems that improve patient outcomes worldwide.

Job Summary

Under general supervision, operates and performs routine troubleshooting, and minor repair of all packaging equipment and systems, and conducts packaging line changeovers and mechanical set‑up of all packaging equipment in accordance with the packaging schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures and state, federal and local laws.
• Operates Packaging equipment in accordance with established procedures.
• Performs routine troubleshooting and minor repairs of packaging and processing equipment.
• Performs packaging line set‑ups and changeovers.
• Monitors Packaging Line during production and documents accordingly in batch records. Proactively addresses issues to keep line within operating parameters and supports Packaging Operators to maintain optimum efficiency.
• Reports all major and unresolved downtime issues to the packaging section leader and escalates to Engineering Technician.
• Complies with all company equipment, safety, OSHA rules and regulations.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures.
• Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
• Supports department goals for output and efficiencies.
• May be assigned to assist Engineering Technicians in performing Preventive Maintenance in production equipment as needed.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Works as a member of a team to achieve all outcomes.
• Operates in accordance with our Code of Conduct and Business Ethics, and all established regulatory, compliance and safety requirements.
• Performs all work in support of our Values: Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance, and Passion.
• All other relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent, and preferred hands‑on or vocational school training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and other regulatory requirements.
• Production equipment operations and maintenance practices.
• Standard Operating Procedures for equipment operations including safety rules and regulations.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic mathematics.
• Troubleshooting of packaging equipment problems associated with die cutting/punching of transdermal patches, web alignment, pick & place, cartoning and other packaging and labeling equipment components.
• Complying with all Company policies and procedures.
• Complying with all Company safety rules and regulations, recognizing hazards and taking appropriate corrective action.
• Maintaining a clean and orderly work area.
• Understanding and following written and oral instructions.
• Reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with individuals contacted during work.

Experience

• 1‑3 years of experience as a set‑up mechanic in a manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with employer match
• Paid Holidays and Floating Holiday

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer