Mechanic, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Mechanic 1

Working

Location:

Congers, NY

This position does not qualify for international relocation. All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. and not require sponsorship.

At Aptar Pharma, a division of Aptar Group, we specialize in drug delivery solutions that enhance patient experience. Aptar Pharma has set the standard in drug delivery for decades, providing health technology solutions and services to enable effective patient treatment.

Mechanic 1 is responsible for proper upkeep of production and support equipment. Perform preventive maintenance, set‑ups, tend the production lines, and provide basic problem‑solving skills. Assist senior mechanics and report all problems to Supervisors, Quality Personnel, and Assembly Technicians.

• Comply with current Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Control downtime by performing routine preventive maintenance and monitoring operation.
• Ensure operation of machinery by performing preventive maintenance on conveyor systems and production machines, hydraulic systems, following diagrams, sketches, operating manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, engineering specifications, and ability to understand mechanical drawings.
• Report poor operating conditions or high reject levels to lead mechanics and/or supervision.
• Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Follow proper procedures; report and document all repairs and interventions accurately.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with company procedures.
• Maintain product quality standards and specifications by observing operations, detecting malfunctions, inspecting parts, and replacing tooling.
• Set‑up production equipment by completing equipment changeovers.
• Train new employees, operators, and junior mechanics on manufacturing techniques and procedures as directed by supervision.
• Maintain supplies by checking stock and requesting supplies.
• Flexibility to accommodate extended hours of work as per business requirement.

• High school diploma, technical school education, or related experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic math skills.
• Experience working with pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical equipment.
• Good computer skills utilizing SAP and MS Office.

• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Reactive, rigorous, detail‑oriented, and hands‑on.
• Ability to request and withdraw spare parts.
• Ability to use simple mechanical tools, devices, and instruments.
• Ability to read pneumatic and mechanical blueprints.
• Adaptability to a face‑paced work environment under pressure.
• Worked and operated assembly machinery and computers in a clean‑room environment.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Able to regularly and frequently stand, walk, and bend during performance of essential duties.
• Physically capable of the required work, including extensive use of manual dexterity, ability to grip, firmly hold, turn, and practice strong hand coordination to troubleshoot, service, and repair industrial equipment and use hand tools.
• Understands and practices safe working procedures.
• Observes safety rules and policies; brings to management’s attention any unsafe acts or conditions.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Basic knowledge of tools for machine intervention.
• Basic understanding of production line mechanics and troubleshooting.
• Able to communicate clearly with support staff.
• Willing to gown for the purpose of entering clean rooms.
• Willing to use required personal protective equipment (PPE) while satisfying all work requests.
• Ability to recognize and abate…