Packaging Machinery Mechanic

Recruiting Partner: Michael Lanzetta

Auburn, New York | Manufacturing | Not Remote | $80,000 to $85,000 | Job ID: 181355

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Packaging Machinery Mechanic

We are offering an exciting opportunity to join a respected manufacturing organization as a Packaging Machinery Mechanic. This role is ideal for someone who values safety, enjoys hands-on work, and wants to contribute to keeping production equipment running smoothly and reliably. You will play a key role in reducing downtime and supporting efficient, safe operations.

Packaging Machinery Mechanic Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive pay based on experience
  • Opportunities for technical training and certifications
  • Supportive team environment focused on safety and quality
  • Overtime available based on operational needs

Packaging Machinery Mechanic Requirements & Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training and OSHA 10/30 or maintenance certifications preferred
  • Experience operating, maintaining, or repairing machinery in manufacturing or packaging settings
  • Working knowledge of mechanical and pneumatic systems, with ability to troubleshoot basic electrical components
  • Ability to read technical drawings, equipment manuals, and schematics
  • Strong troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Forklift and pallet jack operation experience
  • Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in varied manufacturing environments

Packaging Machinery Mechanic Preferred Background & Skills

  • Fabrication and welding experience, including safe use of workshop tools
  • Familiarity with Excel or similar software to track maintenance inventory

Packaging Machinery Mechanic Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Perform scheduled inspections, cleaning, lubrication, and preventive maintenance on packaging machinery and related equipment
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, vacuum, and basic electrical issues within scope of training
  • Operate and adjust rotary pouch packaging machines, carton formers, air compressors, conveyors, pallet wrappers, and check weighers
  • Fabricate, modify, and repair machine components using tools such as drills, welders, and benders
  • Follow safety procedures including lockout/tagout and maintain safety guards on equipment
  • Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams to address equipment issues and improve performance
  • Document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts used in logs and digital systems

This role offers a dynamic and supportive environment where your technical skills and safety focus will directly impact production success. If you are motivated to work independently while contributing to a team, this is a great fit.

 

JOB ID: 181355

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Additional Information

At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

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