Mechanic, Packaging -3rd shift

Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a US-based, fully integrated pharmaceutical company with capabilities in product development, manufacturing, and commercial operations.  Cosette has a fast-growing portfolio of branded pharmaceuticals consisting of products in the cardiology, women's health, and migraine markets. Cosette has a long history in quality manufacturing of complex dosage forms including topical creams, ointments, oral liquids/solutions and suppositories, which has led to consistent supply to customers and commercialization success.  Cosette has corporate and manufacturing facilities in New Jersey and North Carolina and is supported by more than 300 dedicated employees across all functional areas. 

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•  Responsible for the maintenance, changeover, and set-up of Packaging equipment to ensure production goals are met.
•  Responsible for ensuring all Packaging equipment is operating while meeting all safety requirements.
•  Responsible to effectively communicate all major line breakdowns and changeover information to direct supervisor and shift supervisor.
•  Responsible to effectively communicate all necessary information (Line breakdowns, changeovers, inventory, etc.) to the Lead Mechanic and mechanics on assigned shift and the mechanics on the on-coming shift.
•  Must have the ability to work independently when required and/or as a team when required.
•  Must be willing to work weekends and overtime, as needed.
•  Ability to troubleshoot all Packaging equipment to ensure productivity is maintained.
•  Must document all repairs and replacement in the appropriate line logbooks to maintain equipment history.
•  Responsible for evaluating the need for spare parts and adding to MRO inventory and ensuring MRO has all the necessary information to maintain inventory levels for all Packaging equipment.
•  Responsible for performing all the required Preventive Maintenance’s (PM) on all Packaging equipment.
•  Ability to deal effectively and professionally with contractors and vendors.
•  Must be able to comprehend Packaging equipment operating manuals.
•  Must be able to read and follow basic electrical and pneumatic schematics.
•  Demonstrate the ability to initiate GMP documents including Change Controls, Engineering Change Controls, and Out Of Service forms, when required.
•  Responsible for assisting other mechanics with troubleshooting, changeover, and set-ups when possible to increase product output.
•  Responsible for performing any activities assigned by direct or designated supervisor.
•  Must have the willingness to take on special projects that have been identified as process improvements for the Packaging department.
•  Must be aware of and abide to all company policies at all times and in all company premises and report any deviations from Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
•  Must perform all required activities while adhering to all the current Good Documenting Practices (cGDP) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
•  Other duties assigned by management.

•  High School diploma or equivalent preferred and/or relevant work experience
•  Previous mechanical/electrical maintenance/shop experience with lathe, mill and welding desired.

•  Ability to solve complex technical problems and possess strong mechanical aptitude.
•  Basic Tool Capabilities – hand tools, measuring devices, power tools, basic shop tools such as bearing press, drill press, saws and pipe th