Benefits:- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
About the Role: Ouachita Contract Manufacturing, LLC is seeking a dependable and mechanically skilled Packaging Mechanic to support packaging and production equipment at our Monroe, Louisiana manufacturing facility.
This is a hands-on technical position responsible for equipment setup, changeovers, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repair of packaging machinery used in a regulated manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, able to diagnose equipment problems methodically, and understands the importance of following approved procedures and documenting work accurately.
Responsibilities
- Set up, adjust, troubleshoot, and repair packaging and production equipment
- Perform equipment changeovers and mechanical adjustments according to approved procedures
- Diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and sensor-related equipment issues
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and routine equipment inspections
- Replace worn or damaged components and document repairs performed
- Support fillers, cappers, labelers, cartoners, conveyors, coders, shrink equipment, and similar packaging machinery
- Verify equipment is returned to an acceptable condition following maintenance or repair
- Maintain accurate maintenance, repair, and parts-use records
- Immediately report equipment conditions that could affect product quality, equipment qualification, or safe operation
- Coordinate with Production and Quality when maintenance work may affect line clearance, product contact surfaces, coding, labeling, or other quality-related conditions
- Follow GMP, safety, lockout/tagout, PPE, sanitation, and equipment-control procedures
- Assist with equipment installation, qualification, and improvement activities as assigned
Qualifications
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
- Experience repairing or maintaining manufacturing, packaging, industrial, or automated equipment preferred
- Working knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems
- Ability to read and use technical manuals, equipment drawings, schematics, and troubleshooting guides
- Experience with packaging equipment such as fillers, cappers, labelers, conveyors, cartoners, or coding systems preferred
- Ability to use basic hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment safely
- Ability to troubleshoot systematically and work with limited supervision
- Strong documentation and communication skills
- Dependable attendance and punctuality
- Technical or vocational training preferred
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- GMP or regulated-manufacturing experience preferred but not required
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, bend, kneel, climb, reach, and work around industrial equipment
- Ability to lift and handle tools, parts, and equipment components weighing up to 50 lbs
- Ability to work in production areas while wearing required PPE
Applicants selected for consideration must be able to demonstrate mechanical aptitude, basic troubleshooting ability, and the ability to follow written technical instructions during the interview process.
About Us:Ouachita Contract Manufacturing, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. 
