Production Maintenance Technician

Rhyz, Inc•Draper, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Wasatch Labs is seeking a Production Maintenance Technician with a strong background in manufacturing and maintenance. This role involves ensuring the smooth operation of filling and packaging equipment through cleaning, setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, over 7 years of relevant experience, and the ability to work in a GMP-regulated environment. Experience in cosmetics, personal care, food, or pharmaceutical manufacturing is preferred. The position requires adherence to GMP and safety policies, accurate documentation, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team in a manufacturing setting.

Requirements

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
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.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members at work.
Requires standing, walking, lifting (up to 25 lbs), and repetitive motion
Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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