Production Maintenance Technician

Job Title

Wasatch Labs

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Cleaning & Sanitation

• Perform cleaning, disassembly, and reassembly of filling and packaging equipment
• Execute sanitation of equipment and production lines in compliance with GMP standards
• Ensure all cleaning activities are documented per SOP requirements

Equipment Setup & Operation

• Set up and adjust packaging equipment, including:
• Coding devices
• Heat tunnels
• L-sealers
• Steam tunnels
• Induction sealers
• Set up and support filling equipment, including:
• Tube fillers
• Rotary fillers
• Positive displacement (PD) fillers
• Hot fill systems

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Perform routine maintenance on manufacturing and packaging equipment
• Identify and troubleshoot mechanical issues; escalate complex repairs as needed
• Support preventative maintenance activities to minimize downtime

Production & Material Handling Support

• Transfer bulk product into designated holding containers following SOPs
• Operate warehouse equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks) safely and in compliance with company policy
• Assist with line changeovers and startup activities

Compliance & Documentation

• Follow all GMP, safety, and company policies
• Accurately complete required documentation (logs, checklists, batch records)
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, maintenance, or related field
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to follow SOPs and work in a GMP-regulated environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Preferred

• Experience in cosmetics, personal care, food, or pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Forklift certification (or ability to obtain)
• Experience with filling and packaging equipment listed above

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of GMP principles and sanitation standards
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and operational issues
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced production environment

Ability to:

Organize, maintenance operations and activities.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members at work.

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to moving machinery, noise, and cleaning chemicals
• Requires standing, walking, lifting (up to [insert weight, e.g., 50 lbs]), and repetitive motion
• May require overtime or flexible scheduling based on production needs

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.