Packaging Mechanic II - 12 Hour - Night Shift

Scorpion Therapeutics; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Piscataway, NJ, seeks a Packaging Mechanic II to ensure continuous operation of packaging line systems and equipment. You will set up packaging equipment, perform routine maintenance, troubleshoot minor electrical issues, and collaborate with Engineering to install and commission new lines.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED and 5+ years of packaging equipment experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years in packaging equipment or related manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot packaging line systems and perform preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair packaging line systems and equipment.
• Partner with Engineering to install and commission new lines.
• Perform root-cause analysis and replace parts as needed.
• Run preventive maintenance schedules and document work.
• Train team members on equipment issues to prevent recurrence.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Equipment repair

Documentation

Team training

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Vertical form & fill bagging machines

Rotary cartoners

Weigh scales

Tapers

Conveyors

Job description

The Packaging Mechanic II is responsible for the continuous functioning of manufacturing packaging line systems and equipment within the Packaging and Manufacturing departments. Responsibilities include setup of packaging equipment, routine maintenance, repair, minor electrical troubleshooting, and partnering with Engineering to install and commission new packaging lines.

Night Shift – 12-hour rotating schedule (6:00 PM – 6:30 AM) with alternating weekend shifts required.

Essential Functions

• Troubleshoot and repair packaging line systems and equipment (e.g., vertical form and fill bagging machines, rotary cartoners, weigh scales, tapers, conveyors). Partner with Engineering to install and commission new lines and perform system modifications as needed.
• Repair packaging equipment: perform root-cause analysis, use technical documentation, assess material requirements, place requisitions, complete repairs, and replace parts.
• Perform preventive maintenance and execute preventative maintenance schedules.
• Document work accurately and timely in equipment logbooks/communications and during shift handoffs.
• Train team members on equipment issues to prevent recurrence.

Qualifications

• High School or GED (Required)
• 5+ years in packaging equipment or related manufacturing equipment (Required)

Compensation/Benefits (as stated)

• $25.00–$35.00/hour; short-term incentive opportunity within first 12 months.
• Health/insurance benefits and 401(k) matching contribution (eligible positions).