Packaging Mechanic (Relocate to Virginia, USA)

Confidential; Virginia (MN); On-site; CAD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Temporary accommodation support

401(k) matching

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced Packaging Mechanic to support high-speed bottle packaging lines in Virginia. The role focuses on setup, changeovers, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance in manufacturing environments, with relocation support for qualified candidates.

Candidates should have hands-on experience with automated packaging equipment, strong mechanical troubleshooting skills, and knowledge of cGMP/OSHA standards; overtime and shift flexibility are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in mechanical maintenance of bottle packaging lines.
• Experience with troubleshooting, repairs, setup, disassembly, and machine changeovers.
• Experience within pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, supplements, food, or beverage manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP and OSHA standards.
• Ability to read blueprints, manuals, and schematics.
• Experience with preventative maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform changeovers, setups, repairs, and preventative maintenance on bottle packaging equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical issues on packaging lines.
• Maintain and repair conveyors, compressors, and automated packaging systems.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Support equipment installation and line optimization activities.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, SOPs, OSHA, and quality standards.
• Train and support Packaging Operators on machine operation and cleaning procedures.
• Complete maintenance documentation and work orders accurately.
• Support continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.

Skills

Packaging equipment

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

Bottle packaging lines

cGMP

Pharmaceutical manufacturing

Packaging machinery

Industrial maintenance

Food manufacturing

Nutraceutical manufacturing

Conveyor systems

Packaging operations

Changeovers

Automated packaging lines

Job description

Packaging Mechanic – Bottle Packaging Lines

Open to Canadian Citizens Eligible for TN Visa Sponsorship

Relocation assistance and temporary accommodation support are available for qualified candidates relocating to Virginia.

Candidates must be flexible for overtime and shift schedules:

Overtime paid at time-and-a-half.

Are you an experienced Packaging Mechanic with hands-on experience maintaining and troubleshooting bottle packaging lines in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food, beverage, or supplement manufacturing environments?

We are seeking skilled Packaging Mechanics interested in relocating to Virginia, USA to support high-speed packaging operations within a modern manufacturing facility.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organization offering relocation support, career growth, overtime opportunities, and strong benefits.

Position Overview

The Packaging Mechanic is responsible for performing setup, changeovers, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, repairs, and operational support for bottle packaging lines.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical troubleshooting experience and hands‑on knowledge of automated packaging equipment used in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food, beverage, or supplement manufacturing facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform changeovers, setups, repairs, and preventative maintenance on bottle packaging equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical issues on packaging lines
• Maintain and repair conveyors, compressors, and automated packaging systems
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, blueprints, and schematics
• Support equipment installation and line optimization activities
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, SOPs, OSHA, and quality standards
• Train and support Packaging Operators on machine operation and cleaning procedures
• Complete maintenance documentation and work orders accurately
• Support continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives

Equipment Experience Preferred

Candidates with experience operating, troubleshooting, or maintaining the following equipment are highly preferred:

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in mechanical maintenance of bottle packaging lines
• Experience with troubleshooting, repairs, setup, disassembly, and machine changeovers
• Experience within pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, supplements, food, or beverage manufacturing environments
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of cGMP and OSHA standards
• Ability to read blueprints, manuals, and schematics
• Experience with preventative maintenance programs

Nice to Have

• Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments
• Relocation assistance
• Temporary accommodation support
• 401(k) matching
• Career growth opportunities

  Salary flexibility available for candidates with extensive packaging machine experience.

  Interview Process

  Drug screen and background check required after offer stage.

  Skills

  Packaging Equipment, Mechanical Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Preventative Maintenance, Bottle Packaging Lines, cGMP, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Packaging Machinery, Industrial Maintenance, Food Manufacturing, Nutraceutical Manufacturing, Conveyor Systems, Packaging Operations, Changeovers, Automated Packaging Lines