Packaging Mechanic - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

ALGOBRAINZ; New Jersey; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ALGOBRAINZ, based in New Jersey, seeks an experienced Packaging Mechanic to support pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging in a cGMP‑regulated facility. You will maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and set up packaging lines for bottles, vials, syringes, and related products with 5+ years of hands-on experience.

The role covers equipment qualification, changeovers, line readiness, and collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to minimize downtime and ensure packaging

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience as Packaging Mechanic or similar in pharma manufacturing.
• Experience troubleshooting packaging lines and liquid filling equipment in a cGMP facility.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, industrial electrical components, pneumatics, motors, sensors, and automation equipment.
• Experience with line changeovers, preventive maintenance, and repairs.
• Knowledge of PLC-based controls and automation troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Perform equipment setup, line clearance support, format changeovers, and mechanical adjustments on pharmaceutical packaging lines.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair packaging equipment, including liquid filling machines, labeling machines, capping machines, cartoners, inspection systems, and automated packaging lines.
• Support the operation and maintenance of liquid filling and secondary packaging equipment used in pharmaceutical manufacturing and sterile or non‑sterile production environments.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, electronic, and PLC‑controlled equipment issues to minimize production downtime and maintain consistent packaging performance.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams for root cause analysis and CAPA.
• Maintain accurate maintenance work orders, equipment history records, breakdown reports, and cGMP‑required documentation.

Skills

Packaging machinery maintenance

Troubleshooting

cGMP manufacturing

Electrical & PLC systems

Preventive maintenance

Tools

PLC controls

HMI interfaces

VFDs

Job description

Title: Packaging Mechanic (Pharma industry)– Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Location: New Jersey

Required Experience: 5+ Years

Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Work Environment: cGMP-Regulated Production and Packaging Facility

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Packaging Mechanic to support pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging operations at a cGMP-regulated facility in New Jersey. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of hands‑on experience maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and setting up pharmaceutical packaging and liquid filling equipment.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Perform equipment setup, line clearance support, format changeovers, and mechanical adjustments on pharmaceutical packaging lines used for bottles, vials, syringes, and other pharmaceutical products, as applicable to site operations.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair pharmaceutical packaging equipment, including liquid filling machines, labeling machines, capping machines, cartoners, inspection systems, and automated packaging lines.
• Support the operation and maintenance of liquid filling and secondary packaging equipment used in pharmaceutical manufacturing and sterile or non‑sterile production environments.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, electronic, and PLC‑controlled equipment issues to minimize production downtime and maintain consistent packaging performance.
• Troubleshoot industrial electrical systems operating from 120V to 480V, including motors, sensors, switches, relays, drives, and associated control components.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on pharmaceutical production and packaging equipment in accordance with approved maintenance schedules, SOPs, and equipment manuals.
• Identify recurring equipment failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions in collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams.
• Maintain accurate maintenance work orders, equipment history records, breakdown reports, and cGMP‑required documentation in accordance with site procedures and data integrity requirements.
• Support equipment qualification, maintenance verification, and production line readiness activities following equipment repairs, modifications, and changeovers.
• Coordinate with equipment manufacturers, service technicians, and external vendors to resolve technical issues and support equipment servicing, calibration coordination, and performance improvements.
• Assist with equipment upgrades, process improvements, and reliability initiatives to improve line efficiency, reduce downtime, and maintain consistent pharmaceutical packaging quality.
• Train and guide packaging operators on equipment operation, format changeovers, safe operating practices, and basic troubleshooting procedures.
• Follow pharmaceutical SOPs, cGMP requirements, PPE guidelines, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and applicable site safety and environmental procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience as a Packaging Mechanic, Maintenance Mechanic, or Industrial Maintenance Technician in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Proven experience troubleshooting and maintaining pharmaceutical packaging lines and liquid filling equipment in a cGMP‑regulated facility.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, industrial electrical components, pneumatics, motors, sensors, and automated machinery.
• Experience with equipment changeovers, line setup, preventive maintenance, breakdown repairs, and production support.
• Working knowledge of PLC‑controlled packaging equipment, HMI interfaces, and basic automation troubleshooting.
• Experience with PLC‑based equipment controls, variable frequency drives (VFDs), pneumatic systems, and machine sensors.
• Exposure to equipment qualification, change control, deviation investigations, and maintenance‑related CAPA activities.