Pharma Packaging Mechanic — Up to $85k + Shift Options

BioSpace; South Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 73,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Rx insurance

401K with match

Life insurance

Paid company holidays

PTO

Paid volunteer time

Job summary

Tris Pharma, Inc. is expanding its Packaging Department in Monmouth Junction, NJ, seeking Mechanics at multiple levels to support packaging equipment maintenance and line readiness on 10-hour shifts (1st & 2nd).

The role involves troubleshooting, repairs, preventative maintenance, and ensuring SOP/cGMP/FDA compliance across packaging lines. Mechanic I requires 3+ years of relevant packaging experience; Mechanic II requires 5+ years.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with packaging mechanic experience (3 years for Mechanic I; 5 years for Mechanic II).
• Experience with pharmaceutical/biotech packaging equipment and processes is required or preferred.
• Familiarity with SOPs, cGMPs, and FDA requirements is expected.

Responsibilities

• Maintain packaging equipment per SOPs, cGMPs, and FDA requirements.
• Perform line changeovers and startups for packaging lines.
• Assist QA/Operations during packaging runs and investigations.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade packaging equipment (fillers, cappers, labelers, cartoners, bundlers, shrink wrappers).
• Conduct preventive maintenance and drive continuous improvement of equipment.

Skills

Packaging maintenance

Troubleshooting

Regulatory knowledge

Fluent English

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Packaging equipment

PM procedures

Job description

Tris Pharma, Inc. is expanding its Packaging Department in Monmouth Junction, NJ, seeking Mechanics at multiple levels to support packaging equipment maintenance and line readiness on 10-hour shifts (1st & 2nd).

The role involves troubleshooting, repairs, preventative maintenance, and ensuring SOP/cGMP/FDA compliance across packaging lines. Mechanic I requires 3+ years of relevant packaging experience; Mechanic II requires 5+ years.