Industrial Packaging Systems Maintenance Specialist

Industrial Packaging Systems Maintenance Specialist

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Base pay range $24.00/hr - $49.00/hr

Own the uptime. Elevate the standard.
Imagine this: at 9:43 a.m., a vision system rejects a run. You isolate the cause, align parameters to the spec, confer with QA on acceptance criteria, authorize a clean line clearance, and return the line to rate—while reducing waste along the way. That’s the kind of impact you’ll have in Whippany, NJ.

Your mission

• Configure with precision – Prepare lines with the right tooling and settings for stable, efficient production.
• Run to the standard – Set and monitor process parameters to match documented procedures.
• Fix fast, fix right – Troubleshoot mechanical issues decisively to restore flow.
• Guard the gold standard – Team with Quality Assurance to contain and correct packaging quality concerns.
• Maximize every minute – Lift efficiency and throughput while driving down scrap.
• Prove it in writing – Keep detailed, timely machine records for auditability and continuous improvement.
• Coach the crew – Train operators on safe, effective equipment operation and set-up.
• Protect compliance – Assist the Production Supervisor with cGMP, DEA, and OSHA adherence.
• Lead with safety – Ensure machinery meets safety requirements and operates within established protections.
• Authorize the reset – Oversee and approve line‑clearance procedures.
• Leverage automation – Use PLC know-how and automation fundamentals to improve functionality and reliability.
• Master the fleet – Operate and maintain inkjet printers (continuous and thermal), UV printers, blister packaging machines, bottle fillers, cartoners, and vision systems.
• Advance the process – Propose and implement process, equipment, and facility layout improvements.
• Support the mission – Tackle additional responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Operations.

What equips you for success

• PLC troubleshooting skills and experience troubleshooting industrial automation equipment
• Expertise in equipment troubleshooting and general troubleshooting
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and read blueprints
• Mechanical assembly and machine building/assembling experience
• Strong communication skills for effective cross‑functional work

Equipment and platforms

• Labeling systems:
  Zebra, Panther
• Packaging machines: Körber
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Based in Whippany, NJ

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

If you’re driven by reliability, safety, and continuous improvement, we’d like to meet you.

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