Full-Time

Flexible Packaging and Bottle Mechanic

Posted on 8/18/2026

Deadline 8/17/27
Praxis Packaging

Praxis Packaging

51-200 employees

Primary and secondary contract packaging services

Compensation Overview

$28 - $45/hr

Randolph, NJ, USA

In Person

Category
General Maintenance & Repair (1)
Required Skills
FDA Regulations

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Two or more years of experience troubleshooting and maintaining industrial manufacturing equipment, or equivalent military experience, is required.
  • Electrical experience with 24V to 480V systems, including single-phase and three-phase systems, is required.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic blueprints is required.
  • Experience filling liquids into bottles is beneficial.
  • Familiarity with contract or third-party manufacturing experience is beneficial.
  • Critical-thinking and decision-making capabilities are required.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities are required.
  • The role requires self-motivation, self-management, honesty, and integrity.
Responsibilities
  • Perform electrical and mechanical corrective and preventive maintenance on liquid-filling and bottle-finishing equipment, manufacturing equipment, and related systems.
  • Work with the Production Manager and other mechanics to maximize production-line efficiency.
  • Perform machine setups, breakdowns, repairs, preventive maintenance, and improvements.
  • Monitor production lines periodically to ensure work-order instructions, including correct codes, box counts, and palletizing instructions, are followed.
  • Sign off on job start-ups and verify that setups accurately match the required components and work orders.
  • Document major repairs and adjustments in the maintenance logbook.
  • Review production paperwork for accuracy.
  • Ensure the correct components are supplied to production lines and staged for the next shift or job during setup.
  • Remove components from prior jobs from the production floor during breakdowns.
  • Troubleshoot machine malfunctions to maintain production and product 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 applicable to operations and the consequences of nonconformance.
  • Maintain a neat, clean, and orderly work environment.

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

  • July 2026 Lakeland rebrand completed ACI integration, reducing operating fragmentation.
  • March 2026 DCAT Week presence shows active business development in pharmaceutical packaging.
  • The platform now spans nearly one million square feet, enabling larger multi-site contracts.

What critics are saying

  • March 2026 layoffs of 60 workers signaled reduced business at Byron Township.
  • Praxis still depends on BPOC-backed growth and customer concentration in regulated packaging.
  • If volume softness persists, fixed-cost plants and debt support pressure margins by 2027.

What makes Praxis Packaging unique

  • Praxis combines OTC, Rx, medical device, animal health, and beauty packaging under one platform.
  • September 2025 ACI acquisition added Lakeland, Florida and medical device packaging capabilities.
  • Praxis deployed Systech track-and-trace, strengthening DSCSA compliance and serialization depth.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

10%

2 year growth

11%
Business Wire
Sep 26th, 2025
Praxis Packaging Solutions Expands with Acquisition of Advanced Concept Innovations, LLC

Praxis Packaging Solutions (“Praxis” or the “Company”), a provider of primary and secondary contract packaging solutions for pharmaceutical, animal health, m...

Life Science Connect
Sep 25th, 2025
Praxis Packaging Solutions Expands With Acquisition Of Advanced Concept Innovations, LLC

Praxis Packaging Solutions expands with acquisition of Advanced Concept Innovations, LLC.

European Pharmaceutical Manufacturer
Jul 17th, 2024
Praxis Packaging Solutions Selects Systech to Provide Track and Trace Platform

Praxis Packaging Solutions selects Systech to provide track and trace platform.

BPOC
Aug 19th, 2022
BPOC Makes Strategic Investment in Praxis Packaging Solutions | News | BPOC

BPOC is one of the top private equity management firms specializing in the healthcare industry