Pharma Packaging Mechanic – 3rd Shift

Accelera Staffing; Franklin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera in Somerset, New Jersey is seeking a skilled Packaging Mechanic for the 3rd shift to maintain and repair pharmaceutical packaging machinery.

The role requires performing setups, changeovers, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, PLC, and pneumatic systems while ensuring GMP compliance and safe operation.

The ideal candidate will interpret schematics, maintain PM logs, and support operators to maximize line uptime on high-speed packaging lines.

Qualifications

• Maintains pharmaceutical packaging machinery to ensure line uptime.
• Diagnose/mechanical/electrical/PLC and pneumatic issues on packaging lines.
• Performs preventive maintenance and routine repairs to minimize downtime.
• Interprets electrical/mechanical schematics to complete tasks.

Responsibilities

• Set up, changeover, fine-tune and repair packaging lines.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, PLC, and pneumatic components.
• Maintain PM logs and work orders, preferably in SAP or similar system.
• Provide guidance to operators on machine functions and changeover procedures.

Skills

Packaging equipment maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC & pneumatics

Tools

SAP

Job description

Accelera in Somerset, New Jersey is seeking a skilled Packaging Mechanic for the 3rd shift to maintain and repair pharmaceutical packaging machinery.

The role requires performing setups, changeovers, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, PLC, and pneumatic systems while ensuring GMP compliance and safe operation.

The ideal candidate will interpret schematics, maintain PM logs, and support operators to maximize line uptime on high-speed packaging lines.