Packaging Mechanic II - 12 Hour Schedule Night Shift
Amneal Pharmaceuticals
5 months ago
On-site
Piscataway, NJ
Operations
The packaging mechanic will be responsible for the continuous functioning of various types of manufacturing packaging line systems and equipment within the Packaging and Manufacturing departments. The role will perform the setup of packaging equipment, routine maintenance, repair, minor electrical troubleshooting, and also partner with Engineering to install and commission new packaging lines.
This role follows a 12-hour rotating schedule, working from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM
Essential Functions:
- Troubleshoot and repair packaging line systems and equipment including vertical form and fill bagging machines, rotary cartoners, weigh scales, tapers and conveyors.
- Partner with Engineering to install and commission new packaging line systems; perform system modifications of existing lines as needed.
- Repair packaging equipment, including root cause analysis, referencing technical documentation, assessing material requirements, requisition placement, and executing repairs; replace parts.
- Perform preventive maintenance and execute preventative maintenance schedules.
- Provide accurate and timely documentation of work in equipment logbooks, communications, and verbally during shift handoffs.
- Train team members on equipment issues to eliminate future occurrences.
Qualifications:
- Education: High School or GED (Required)
- Experience: 5 years of hands-on mechanical experience working with packaging equipment or related manufacturing machinery.
Required:
- Successful completion of an OSHA-compliant Respirator Fit Test.
Compensation/Benefits (as stated):
- Hourly rate: $25.00 to $35.00 per hour.
- Short-term incentive opportunity (bonus/performance-based award) within the first 12 months.
- 401(k) matching contribution and health/insurance benefits (described).
This role follows a 12-hour rotating schedule, working from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM
Essential Functions:
- Troubleshoot and repair packaging line systems and equipment including vertical form and fill bagging machines, rotary cartoners, weigh scales, tapers and conveyors.
- Partner with Engineering to install and commission new packaging line systems; perform system modifications of existing lines as needed.
- Repair packaging equipment, including root cause analysis, referencing technical documentation, assessing material requirements, requisition placement, and executing repairs; replace parts.
- Perform preventive maintenance and execute preventative maintenance schedules.
- Provide accurate and timely documentation of work in equipment logbooks, communications, and verbally during shift handoffs.
- Train team members on equipment issues to eliminate future occurrences.
Qualifications:
- Education: High School or GED (Required)
- Experience: 5 years of hands-on mechanical experience working with packaging equipment or related manufacturing machinery.
Required:
- Successful completion of an OSHA-compliant Respirator Fit Test.
Compensation/Benefits (as stated):
- Hourly rate: $25.00 to $35.00 per hour.
- Short-term incentive opportunity (bonus/performance-based award) within the first 12 months.
- 401(k) matching contribution and health/insurance benefits (described).