Ready to keep high-performance packaging lines running at their best?
Join our Whippany, NJ team and become the go-to expert who optimizes machinery, parameters, safety, and quality on modern packaging systems.
Why this role?
- Impact : Your decisions directly influence uptime, yield, and product quality.
- Variety : From PLC tweaks to mechanical rebuilds, no two days look the same.
- Growth : Work alongside Operations, QA, and Engineering on continuous improvement initiatives.
What you’ll do
Set up and tool packaging lines for efficient changeovers and reliable runs.Adjust and verify process parameters to align with written standards and SOPs.Diagnose and fix mechanical faults quickly to minimize downtime.Partner with Quality Assurance to resolve packaging-related quality issues.Drive efficiency while cutting waste and material loss.Document settings, interventions, and maintenance activities accurately and on time.Train operators on safe operation, correct set-up, and best practices.Support the Production Supervisor in maintaining cGMP, DEA, and OSHA compliance.Champion safety and confirm equipment operates within guarding and safety guidelines.Lead and approve line-clearance procedures.Apply working knowledge of PLCs and automation for reliability and functional improvements.Operate and maintain inkjet printers (continuous and thermal), UV printers, blister packers, bottle fillers, cartoners, and vision inspection systems.Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities, including equipment and layout upgrades.Assist with cross-functional needs and special projects assigned by the Director of Operations.Are you a match?
PLC troubleshooting skills; experience troubleshooting industrial automation equipmentStrong equipment troubleshooting and general problem-solving skillsFluent in electrical schematics and blueprint readingMechanical assembly and machine building / assembling experienceClear, concise communicator across teamsTech you’ll touch
Labeling systems : Zebra, PantherPackaging equipment : KörberPLC platformsLocation : 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 love solving complex equipment problems and elevating production performance, we’d love to hear from you.