Flexible Packaging and Bottle Mechanic 1
About the job
- A high school education or equivalent is required.
- Two or more years of experience troubleshooting and maintaining industrial manufacturing equipment, or military equivalent, is required.
- Electrical knowledge covering 24V to 480V, single-phase and three-phase systems is required.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic blueprints is required.
- Critical thinking and decision-making capabilities are required.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities are required.
- Self-motivation, self-management, honesty, and integrity are required.
- Perform electrical and mechanical corrective and preventive maintenance on liquid-filling and bottle-filling equipment, manufacturing equipment, and systems that include wiring, power distribution, servo and stepper controls, and programmable logic controllers.
- Work with the Production Manager and other mechanics to maximize production-line efficiency.
- Perform machine setups, breakdowns, repairs, preventive maintenance, and improvements.
- Periodically monitor each production line to ensure work-order instructions, including codes, box counts, and palletizing instructions, are followed.
- Sign off on job start-ups and ensure setups accurately match the proper components with the work order.
- Document major repairs or adjustments in the maintenance log book.
- Review production paperwork for accuracy.
- Ensure the proper components are supplied to production lines and staged for the next shift or job during setup.
- Ensure components from a prior job are removed from the production floor during breakdowns.
- Troubleshoot machine malfunctions to maintain production and quality.
- Communicate with supervisors, operators, and other mechanics.
- Create legible written records.
- Verify that products are produced and labeled accurately.
- Follow applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration safety regulations.
- Understand Food and Drug Administration regulations relevant to operations and the consequences of nonconformance.
- Maintain a neat, clean, and orderly work environment.
- Experience filling liquids into bottles is a plus.
- Familiarity with contract or third-party manufacturing experience is beneficial.
About the company
Praxis Packaging provides contract packaging services for a range of health and consumer products, including pharmaceuticals, OTC drugs, medical devices, cosmetics, and other consumer goods. It handles both primary and secondary packaging, performing tasks such as assembly, labeling, and final packaging steps needed to prepare products for distribution. The company operates at scale, with nearly one million square feet of facilities, and has expanded its capabilities through strategic acquisitions, notably the 2025 purchase of Advanced Concept Innovations to enter the medical device packaging space in the Southeast United States. This combination of large-scale manufacturing space, specialized healthcare packaging capabilities, and targeted acquisitions helps Praxis stand out from competitors. Its goal is to continue scaling its operations, broaden its packaging capabilities, and strengthen its market position to become a leading player in the contract packaging industry.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Founded
1989
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Praxis completed Lakeland rebranding in July 2026, unifying ACI under one platform.
- The September 2025 ACI acquisition added 160,000 square feet and Southeastern reach.
- BPOC backed Praxis in 2022, supporting expansion and hiring discipline.
What critics are saying
- Praxis laid off 60 workers in March 2025 after reduced business.
- The company depends on regulated packaging, where FDA or DEA findings halt lines.
- Private equity pressure from BPOC drives integration risk and exit pressure by 2027.
What makes Praxis Packaging unique
- Praxis offers DSCSA serialization, aggregation, and inspection across Rx and OTC packaging.
- Its Grand Rapids, Randolph, and Lakeland sites support multi-region healthcare packaging.
- Praxis handles primary solid dose, liquid filling, and medical device packaging.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Flexible Work Hours
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