Set-Up Mechanic - 3rd shift

Operations; Branchburg Township (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Well-being programs

Job summary

Amneal is seeking a Set-Up Mechanic to set up, adjust, and maintain line equipment in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment in New Jersey. You will perform preventive maintenance, routine inspections, and changeovers to minimize downtime while ensuring safety and quality.

The role requires a high school degree or GED, at least two years in manufacturing/pharmaceutical maintenance, and the ability to read and follow procedures in English.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• 2+ years in Manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or maintenance repair.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English well enough to follow procedures.
• Able to use/operate a variety of hand tools, power tools, testers and material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate manufacturing line machines according to product batch records.
• Conduct routine mechanical inspections and perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime; provide emergency repairs as needed.
• Perform changeovers between products or formats to minimize downtime; track and trace on packaging equipment as required.
• Maintain Lockout & Tagout system; keep accurate logs for setups, maintenance, adjustments, and downtime.
• Ensure cleanliness and proper functioning of manufacturing equipment and room equipment.
• Assist other maintenance staff on special projects and ensure compliance with SOPs, safety procedures, and cGMP.

Skills

Attention to detail

English reading/writing

Follow procedures

Troubleshooting

Tool usage

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

testers/measurement tools

Material handling equipment

Job description

Description

This role is responsible for the set-up, adjustment, maintenance, and troubleshooting of line equipment in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regulatory standards. The Set-Up Mechanic will play a key role in ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality operations.

Essential Functions

• Set up, adjust, and operate manufacturing line machines according to product batch records.
• Conduct routine mechanical inspections and perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime. Provide emergency or unscheduled repairs on production and/or line equipment.
• Perform changeovers between different products or formats efficiently to minimize downtime. Perform track and trace activities as required on packaging equipment.
• Maintain Lockout & Tagout system. Maintain accurate logs and documentation for all setups, maintenance, adjustments, and downtime.
• Ensure the cleanliness and proper functioning of manufacturing equipment and room equipment.
• Assist other maintenance staff in completing special projects or maintenance work as needed. Ensure compliance with SOPs, safety procedures, and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

Additional Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned

Education

• High School or GED - Required

Experience

• 2 years or more in Manufacturing, pharmaceutical, maintenance repair

Skills

• Attention to detail. - Intermediate
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English at a level to facilitate the understanding terminology of the job. - Intermediate
• Ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal procedures or instructions - Intermediate
• Reading comprehension - Intermediate
• Good troubleshooting - Intermediate
• Able to use/operate a variety of hand tools, power tools, testers, and material handling equipment to perform job efficiently. - Intermediate

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $25.50 to $35.00 per hour. In addition, Amneal offers a short-term incentive opportunity, such as a bonus or performance-based award, with this position within the first 12 months. Amneal ranges reflect the company’s good faith estimate of what Amneal reasonably believes that it will pay for said position at the time of the posting. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors, including but not limited to, qualifications, experience, geographic location and other relevant skills.

At the heart of our Total Rewards commitment is a comprehensive, flexible and competitive benefits program for eligible positions that enables you to choose the plans and coverage that meet your personal needs.

• Above-market, diverse and robust health and insurance benefits to meet the varied needs of our employees
• Significant 401(k) matching contribution to help our employees save for retirement
• Employee well-being with programs that help you enjoy your career alongside life’s many other commitments and opportunities