About this role
Packaging Maintenance Mechanic – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Location: Hauppauge, NY (On-site)
Pay Rate: $25.00 – $35.00 per hour (based on experience)
Shift: 2nd Shift: 4:30 PM – 1:00 AM (Monday – Friday; 1st shift availability may also be considered)
Position Type: Full-Time
Benefits: Comprehensive Health & Dental Insurance, 401(k) with Employer Match, Paid Holidays, and Paid Vacation
Position Overview
A leading pharmaceutical manufacturing company in Hauppauge, NY is seeking an experienced Packaging Maintenance Mechanic to support high-speed packaging lines. This role is responsible for the setup, routine preventative maintenance, mechanical/electrical troubleshooting, and rapid line changeovers of automated packaging machinery in strict adherence to cGMP, FDA, and OSHA standards.
Key Responsibilities
Line Setup & Changeovers: Set up, adjust, calibrate, and prepare packaging machinery for scheduled production runs; execute fast, accurate changeovers and line clearances.
Troubleshooting & Repairs: Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical/sensor faults during live operations to minimize equipment downtime.
Preventative Maintenance (PM): Execute scheduled PM routines across high-speed packaging equipment according to documented maintenance plans and SOPs.
Compliance & Documentation: Accurately log all maintenance activities, parts replacements, and equipment interventions in compliance with cGMP, FDA guidelines, and facility work instructions.
Parts & Inventory Coordination: Monitor component wear, work with the parts room to requisition replacement spares, and assist with equipment installations and qualification tasks.
Safety & Continuous Improvement: Maintain clean, audit-ready workstations, wear required PPE, and partner with Production and QA leads to drive equipment reliability and line efficiency.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Experience: Minimum 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a regulated manufacturing facility (pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food/beverage, or CPG preferred).
Packaging Machinery Expertise: Hands-on experience repairing and maintaining equipment such as:
Bottle fillers, cappers, and induction sealers
High-speed labelers, cartoners, and case packers
Blister packaging machines and conveyor systems
Serialization systems, vision inspection sensors, and inkjet/thermal coders
Technical Aptitude: Strong working knowledge of pneumatic valves/cylinders, hydraulics, photo-eyes/sensors, automated controls, and the ability to interpret mechanical schematics and equipment manuals.
Regulatory Knowledge: Working familiarity with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), SOPs, and plant safety regulations.
Physical Capability: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand/walk for extended periods, and comfortably work around operating automated equipment.
Education: High School Diploma or GED required; technical school, vocational training, or mechanical certifications preferred.
Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $25.00 - $35.00