Packaging Mechanic

Job Overview

Job Title: Packaging Set-up Mechanic

Organization: Inva Gen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Location: Central Islip, NY

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $24.00-$30.00

Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and matching, health insurance – medical/dental/vision, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA), paid time off (PTO) – vacation/sick/flex time, paid holidays, short-term & long-term disability, parental leave, paid and unpaid family leave, employee discounts, and other benefits.

Work Hours/Shift/Remote: 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM

Notice: The posting is for local applicants only and is not for those applying for a global assignment or employees working outside of Cipla's U.S. subsidiaries or affiliates.

• Perform all functions according to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Perform installation, repair and troubleshooting of process equipment as required, including electrical, pneumatic, electronic and mechanical systems.
• Efficiently maintain operating machines and correct any malfunctions.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance of equipment.
• Select and collect parts required for repair from the storeroom.
• Work with other mechanics to set up, troubleshoot, and repair process equipment.
• Responsible for downtime, change‑over time, PMs and productivity results.
• Complete PMs in the required time to maintain equipment efficiency.
• Communicate possible deterioration of equipment using the parts logbook and the troubleshooting form – “One Point Lesson”.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area with all automatic equipment 100% functional.
• Follow safe procedures when repairing or maintaining equipment.
• Use lockout/tagout and all required safety equipment.
• Recommend equipment maintenance improvements to reduce cost and safety hazards.
• Restart machines in a short period of time when required by business needs.
• Provide immediate feedback to the Supervisor on unsafe equipment or working conditions.
• Adhere to CIPLA Safety, Health and Environmental policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED

• 2-4 years of experience in packaging with knowledge of repairing and maintenance activity and qualifications preferably in a pharmaceutical company.

• Knowledge of good manufacturing practices & good documentation practices preferred.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
• Self‑motivated, with the ability to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent organization skills with the ability to focus on details.
• Basic computer skills (Word and Excel) – Intermediate.
• Good basic math knowledge and excellent attention to details.

Cipla is a leading global pharmaceutical company, dedicated to high‑quality, branded, and generic medicines. We are trusted by healthcare professionals and patients across geographies. Over the last eight decades, we have strengthened our leadership in India’s pharmaceutical industry and fortified our promise of strengthening our global focus by consolidating and deepening our presence in the key markets of India, South Africa, the U.S., and other emerging economies.

Inva Gen Pharmaceuticals is a Cipla subsidiary engaged in the development, manufacture, marketing, and distribution of generic prescription medicines with a focus on cardiovascular, anti‑infective, CNS, anti‑inflammatory, anti‑diabetic, and antidepressant therapeutic areas. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Central Islip and Hauppauge, New York. In October 2020, Inva Gen established its project site in Fall River, Massachusetts to support the launch of Cipla’s respiratory business in the United States.

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