Packaging Mechanic - Nights

Role Summary

Packaging Mechanic on the Night Shift (6pm - 6am ET) at Perrigo Nutritionals, Georgia, VT. This role focuses on maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of packaging and manufacturing process equipment to ensure safe, efficient operation. Biweekly 2/2/3 schedule with competitive compensation and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance and troubleshooting the mechanical aspects of packaging and manufacturing process equipment and piping systems in compliance with standard operating procedures and ensuring such machinery operates in a clean organized environment.
• Performs machine rebuilding, repair and troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and moving equipment, including packaging equipment, sanitary valves and actuators, sanitary pumps, gear and belt driven assemblies and conveyors, and belt/chain tension and alignment.
• Performs general building maintenance for facility grounds, HVAC, and plumbing systems.
• Creates and completes general work orders, documenting clearly. Interfaces and communicates with other mechanics and technicians across all shifts in a team environment.
• Continuously identifies and helps implement improvements to safety, quality, and productivity. Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Maintains order (5S) in workspace and Maintenance Shop; participates in training and development activities; other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Required: Two+ years of solid maintenance experience in an industrial setting or similar environment.
• Required: Ability to use hand and power tools; read and follow repair manuals and drawings.
• Required: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; good math and reading comprehension; English proficiency for instructions.
• Required: Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and CMMS (e.g., SAP) and ability to navigate training systems.
• Required: General knowledge of utility systems (steam, water, gas) and how they support manufacturing operations.
• Required: Meet locally defined training requirements.
• Preferred: Mechanic certification in complex industrial or automotive repair; welding/machinist certifications; experience operating lathe, mill, and fabrication equipment.

Skills

• Preventative maintenance and troubleshooting
• Mechanical repair and rebuilding
• Reading and interpreting manuals, drawings, and instructions
• Team collaboration and cross-shift communication
• 5S or workplace organization
• CMMS/SAP navigation

Education

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Additional Requirements

• Physical: Able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently; able to stand for extended periods; capable of climbing ladders and working in confined spaces; wear PPE as required.
• Protective Equipment: May be required to wear respirators; must be medically cleared to wear respirators; clean-shaven to seal respirator.