Packaging Mechanic

Are you a Packaging Mechanic looking to join one of the top companies in the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing industry?

Are you looking to further your career and grow?

Do you have experience in packaging mechanics?

If you answered yes to those three questions, then apply today!

Acara Solutions seeks highly qualified candidates to work onsite with our client in Manassas, VA. Interested?

Here's what you'd do:

• The Packaging Mechanic is responsible for set-ups and maintenance tasks on assigned production lines to ensure smooth operation.
• Understand the correct setup and connection between components and complete a setup/changeover within the expected time.
• Machines could include a bottle unscrambler, electronic tablet counter, slat filler, capper, cap induction sealer, labeler, neck/body bander, heat shrink tunnel, pack-off table, accumulation table, cartoner, QR code printers, Tray/Case Forming, Case Packer, Case Taper, and dust collectors.
• Perform moderate to complex adjustments, maintenance, and packaging and pneumatic equipment repairs.
• Perform changeover and set-up of packaging machines, troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical systems, and make appropriate repairs to machines.
• Perform daily preventative maintenance on plant equipment such as packaging, conveyors, and compressors.
• Assist with equipment installations within the plant structure.
• Complete work orders to repair machinery.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals to perform necessary maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace, or repair parts, test, and adjust.
• Used various hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment to perform duties.
• Set up complete line configurations of multiple pieces of equipment independently.
• Detect faulty operations and defective material, and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Ensures full compliance with Company policies, procedures, cGMPs, Ethical practices, and SOPs.
• Ensures that documentation such as operation logs and batch records is fully completed, signed, and in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensures that the product meets applicable quality standards.
• This includes inspecting quality during operation and performing all necessary sampling and testing.
• Guides and coaches Packaging Operators in the safe and effective operation of packaging line machines.
• This includes training to assist with breakdown and cleaning /sanitation of the machine parts and components.
• Maintain proper gowning and hygiene to ensure the integrity of the product, as per SOPs, cGMPs, and company policies.
• Follows all safety rules and procedures and observes the operations to ensure a safe environment.
• Assists with other mechanical or maintenance needs of the building as necessary.
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Management Responsibility.
• Reports to Internal/External Contacts.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned at the discretion of management.

Here's what you'll get:

Pay: $60000 - $85000/year.

Hours: 40 hours/week.

Length: Direct Placement.

Sounds like a good fit?

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About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

• High school Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in packaging mechanics.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in nutritional supplements, food, or pharmaceutical manufacturing industries.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience operating a PC.

• Demonstrates ability to work in a team and assist others.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and, where necessary, complete items including a blueprint, an electrical schematic, operating and maintenance manuals, a work order, repair parts request, standard and metric tape measure, and other measuring equipment, including a micrometer, a caliper, a scale, and a VOM (Volt/Ohm Meter).
• Able to follow written instructions precisely and perform basic math calculations as required.
• Understands and is knowledgeable of cGMP and OSHA standards.
• Mechanically inclined to understand the inner workings of equipment, and must be able to disassemble, repair, and troubleshoot machines.
• Demonstrates the ability to read and write basic English to understand the industry-regulated instruction sheets.
• PLC.
• The Packaging Mechanic must be knowledgeable about each component of a packaging line.
• The person must be capable of operating multiple machines at one time and learning to operate various equipment within the packaging area.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be needed to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. Person,' as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.
• Works extended hours and occasional weekend overtime.
• Physical Requirements (lifting).
• Ability to lift to 35 lbs, occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Must stand and walk on the production floor for at least 7 hours per shift.
• Uses hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects or controls, lifting to waist height or above shoulder height, frequent bending from the waist, or squatting, walking short distances.
• Occasionally works from a rolling ladder or step stool, must be able to lean over equipment, and kneel on the floor to clean under the equipment.
• Must be able to wear all PPE, including lab coat, face mask, booties, gloves, safety glasses/goggles, safety shoes, and respirators.
• Work Environment (Office, Warehouse, temperature extremes).
• Work is regularly performed inside a manufacturing environment where temperatures can be moderate, exposure to dust, odors, noise, and fumes.
• The noise level is usually moderate.
• Employees can be exposed daily to chemicals and cleaning agents.
• Travel.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.