Packaging Mechanic & Maintenance — OT & Shift Pay

US PharmaLab Inc.

North Brunswick Township (NJ)

On-site

USD 41,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

US PharmaLab Inc. seeks a Packaging Mechanic to operate, maintain, and repair packaging lines at our North Brunswick facility. You will handle basic setup, routine maintenance, and minor repairs under supervision, with opportunities to advance to higher-level responsibilities.

You will work under the Manager, Maintenance, following SOPs and safety protocols, and contribute to equipment reliability and process improvements in a GMP-aligned environment.

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED required.
  • 0–2 years in maintenance in a manufacturing environment (Level 1)
  • 3+ years in maintenance in manufacturing (Level 2)
  • 5+ years in regulated manufacturing environments (Level 3)
  • Forklift experience is a plus; ability to read SOPs and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with setup, changeovers, cleaning, and basic operation of packaging lines.
  • Load materials into packaging equipment and perform basic inspections.
  • Escalate issues to higher-level technicians and document shift records.
  • Perform preventive maintenance and assist in line changeovers and adjustments.
  • Mentor junior technicians and participate in safety audits.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude
Forklift experience
Safety-focused

Education

High School diploma or GED
Technical certification / Associate degree (plus)
HVAC/Electrical/Pneumatics/Hydraulics certs (plus)

Tools

Electrical schematics reading
Mechanical drawings reading

Job description

US PharmaLab Inc. seeks a Packaging Mechanic to operate, maintain, and repair packaging lines at our North Brunswick facility. You will handle basic setup, routine maintenance, and minor repairs under supervision, with opportunities to advance to higher-level responsibilities.

You will work under the Manager, Maintenance, following SOPs and safety protocols, and contribute to equipment reliability and process improvements in a GMP-aligned environment.

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