Set-Up Mechanic

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Pharmavite is hiring a Set-Up Mechanic for the Packaging Line Team in Opelika, AL. You will set up packaging equipment for changeovers, perform routine maintenance, and assist senior mechanics.

Responsibilities include planning changeovers, performing adjustments for speed and quality, and maintaining logs. English fluency and safety compliance are required; multiple packaging machines may be involved.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year of knowledge of packaging operation.
• Mechanical aptitude to perform routine repairs, adjustments, and precision set-up on packaging equipment.
• Ability to work safely with standard hand tools and portable power tools.
• Fluent in written and spoken English for communication, reading manuals, and maintaining records.

Responsibilities

• Plan changeover schedule for each packaging line and ensure parts are cleaned and inspected.
• Review changeover checklist, set up, and start up each piece of packaging equipment.
• Support the line until steady state operation is achieved.
• Use hand tools, portable power tools, and material‑handling equipment for precision set up during changeover.
• Identify and perform adjustments to improve production, including line speed, quality, efficiency, and OEE.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and complete preventive maintenance work orders.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and perform minor repairs.
• Assist senior mechanics in diagnosing problems and learning complex repairs.
• Issue maintenance requests for major repairs.
• Maintain documentation such as cleaning logs, maintenance logs, and production records.
• Perform duties in compliance with safety rules, SOPs, and cGMP.
• Assist as a Packaging Line technician and Lead when necessary.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Packaging operation knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Tool use

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Unscrambler

IMA Filler

Cottoner

NJM Capper/Sealer/Retorquer

NJM Labeler/Optel Vision System

Accraply Neck Bander/Sleeve Bander

Polypack indexer/Orienter

Job description

Set‑Up Mechanic – Packaging Line Team

The Set‑Up Mechanic performs semi‑skilled mechanical work to set up all packaging equipment for changeover and operates equipment including Unscrambler, IMA Filler, Cottoner, NJM Capper/Sealer/Retorquer, NJM Labeler/Optel Vision System, Accraply Neck Bander/Sleeve Bander, and Polypack indexer/Orienter. The role includes basic preventive maintenance, minor mechanical repairs, and mechanical adjustments. The mechanic also disassembles, cleans, re‑assembles, and installs tooling in support of production operations.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Plan changeover schedule for each packaging line and ensure parts are cleaned and inspected.
• Review changeover checklist, set up, and start up each piece of packaging equipment.
• Support the line until steady state operation is achieved.
• Use hand tools, portable power tools, and material‑handling equipment for precision set up during changeover.
• Identify and perform adjustments to improve production, including line speed, quality, efficiency, and OEE.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and complete preventive maintenance work orders.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and perform minor repairs.
• Assist senior mechanics in diagnosing problems and learning complex repairs.
• Issue maintenance requests for major repairs.
• Maintain documentation such as cleaning logs, maintenance logs, and production records.
• Perform duties in compliance with safety rules, SOPs, and cGMP.
• Assist as a Packaging Line technician and Lead when necessary.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• No certification required.
• Minimum of one year of knowledge of packaging operation.
• Mechanical aptitude to perform routine repairs, adjustments, and precision set‑up on packaging equipment.
• Ability to work safely with standard hand tools and portable power tools.
• Fluent in written and spoken English for communication, reading manuals, and maintaining records.

Physical Requirements

• Stand/walk and perform physical labor for most of the shift.
• Pull, push, squat, and move loads up to 50lb intermittently.

Environment

• Exposure to loud noise requiring hearing protection.
• Work at temperature extremes, fumes, vibration, dust, and other conditions causing minor discomfort.
• Required personal protective equipment: uniform, hair net, safety glasses, ear plugs, steel‑toed shoes, dust mask, respirator, protective gloves, and back support.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $40,000.00 – $66,000.00. Actual compensation is based on location, education, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits may include:

• Annual performance bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) match
• Wellness programs

Overtime is compensated in accordance with state and federal law for non‑exempt hourly employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pharmavite is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit employment discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, and any other basis protected by state and federal law.

Pharmavite provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws.

For accommodation inquiries, contact [e-mail].