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Overview

Our client is a pharmaceutical manufacturing company operating in a regulated, cGMP-compliant environment, focused on quality, safety, and operational efficiency. The Packaging Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing packaging equipment to ensure reliable operation and minimize production downtime.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct routine inspections and scheduled maintenance on packaging equipment to minimize downtime and maintain reliability.
  • Diagnose mechanical and equipment-related issues and perform repairs to restore proper operation.
  • Assist with line changeovers, machine adjustments, and setup activities to meet production requirements.
  • Notify supervisors of breakdowns exceeding 20 minutes and support timely resolution.
  • Support the maintenance and troubleshooting of packaging machinery, including coding, labeling, filling, and inspection equipment as applicable.
  • Perform maintenance activities in accordance with cGMP standards, established procedures, and applicable environmental requirements.
  • Apply LOTO and other required safety practices; identify and report hazards or unsafe equipment conditions.
  • Communicate equipment issues, maintenance needs, and operational updates to supervisors and production personnel.
  • Keep tools and work areas organized and demonstrate quality workmanship, accountability, and ownership of assigned tasks.
  • Respond to equipment issues and complete maintenance tasks promptly to help maintain efficient production flow.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across New Jersey currently run a median of $33/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $27–$40/hr across 102 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

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