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We offer a wide range of manufacturing, packaging, and research and development services. Our clients range from growing biotech firms advancing groundbreaking clinical trials to established pharmaceutical companies producing high volumes of approved, widely used medicines.\nBy combining top talent from the life sciences industry with modern research and manufacturing technologies, Adare enables clients to deliver potentially lifesaving medicines in more easily consumable formats - particularly for patients such as infants or the elderly. This is the meaning behind “Transforming Drug Delivery – Transforming Lives.”\nOur CultureWhen it comes to being an employee of Adare, although we are located across multiple countries and come from diverse backgrounds, we work together toward a common purpose. Supported by leadership that is experienced and highly regarded in the industry, we are paving the way for a brighter and better future by attracting top talent from both within and beyond the CDMO space.\nIn addition to delivering high-quality results for our external clients, we foster a collaborative, client-centric culture internally - one where employees support one another, share knowledge, and encourage each other to bring their best selves to work each day.\nWhy Come to Adare?Adare is Private Equity owned and poised for growth. Employees are provided with internal development opportunities to progress within the organization, enhancing their professional skills and industry knowledge through Adare’s investment in their growth.\nWe offer a variety of fields to embark in, including manufacturing, engineering, quality, chemistry, formulations, analytical research and development, finance, supply chain, sales, marketing, project management, human resources, and environmental health and safety. Our benefits package is highly competitive, offering medical, dental, and vision coverage; a retirement plan with company match, paid time off and company holidays, tuition reimbursement with no waiting period, life insurance, pet insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care), and disability coverage.\n\nPosition\nPackaging Mechanic\nLocation\nPhiladelphia, PA\nSummaryThe Packaging Mechanic is a key member of the packaging team, and is responsible for repairs, maintenance of equipment in the Packaging Department, and ensuring that all department equipment functions properly to meet production requirements. This position may have Supervisory responsibilities such as vendor management, timecard approvals, training, and supporting the development of team members. The Mechanic also maintains equipment to meet SOP and cGMP specifications, troubleshoots, and diagnoses equipment failure able to source problems and repair equipment. This Mechanic should be proficient in dismantling and reassembling equipment and using appropriate tools to perform repairs.\n\nResponsibilities\nWorks in a team environment with management to ensure departmental goals are prioritized and met.\nGives direction and support to the other mechanics when needed.\nEnsures that machines are properly maintained and PM’s are performed and documented monthly.\nServes as primary troubleshooter for all equipment in the department. Contacts equipment vendors when mechanical problems arise.\nPerforms required analysis of all electrical, electronic and mechanical components in the event of equipment failure.\nEstablish and perform preventive maintenance on all equipment to ensure proper operation and minimal downtime.\nPerforms set-ups and changeovers of all machines in accordance with schedule demands.\nAdvises packaging management of equipment performance, problems and status.\nParticipates in the installation and debugging of new or modified equipment.\nFollows department SOP’s, cGMP and safety practices.\nMaintains proper documentation in accordance with SOP’s.\nMust perform and successfully complete all trainings in Master Control.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\n\nExperience, Education, and Skills Required\nHigh School Diploma, Technical School Certificate plus one 5+ years' experience as a GMP Packaging Mechanic. \nEither Bottle or Blister machine packaging mechanic experience required.\nAbility to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and other communication. Ability to write reports, memos and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information required.\nAbility to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Other math skills may apply.\nAbility to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.\n\nPhysical Demands\nThe physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hand and fingers, to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. 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