cGMP Maintenance Technician – Manufacturing Equipment

Adept Life Sciences, Inc; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Adept Life Sciences is a leading nutraceutical manufacturer in Gilbert, AZ, seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep production and facility equipment running safely and reliably in a cGMP environment.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems, and support packaging equipment used to produce dietary supplements. This role requires teamwork with Quality, Production, and Sanitation to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience maintaining equipment in a cGMP-regulated facility (nutraceutical, food, dairy, or pharmaceutical).
• Basic understanding of electrical prints and mechanical schematics.
• Working knowledge of AC/DC motors, industrial contactors and overloads, pneumatic systems, and basic PLC-controlled systems.
• Ability to use standard diagnostic tools.
• Understanding of, or willingness to learn, cGMP and good documentation practices.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on production, packaging, and facility equipment according to the PM schedule and approved SOPs.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical systems on manufacturing equipment, including blenders, encapsulators, tablet presses, powder fillers, conveyors, and bottling, capping, labeling, and packaging lines.
• Repair and maintain gearboxes, motors, bearings, chains, belts, and pneumatic components.
• Assist with troubleshooting basic electrical systems, including motors, contactors, overloads, relays, limit switches, sensors, and control circuits.
• Support troubleshooting of PLC-controlled equipment and HMIs under supervision.
• Replace faulty components and verify proper operation after repair before returning equipment to Production.
• Support equipment changeovers and change-part installation as needed.
• Follow 21 CFR Part 111 cGMP requirements and company SOPs for all maintenance activities in production areas.
• Document completed work orders, PM records, and equipment logs accurately, completely, and in real time, following good documentation practices.
• Follow equipment status tagging and coordinate with Quality and Sanitation so equipment is cleaned and released before it returns to production after maintenance.
• Support calibration of instruments and scales, and equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) activities as directed.
• Follow change control procedures for any modification to production equipment, and support audit readiness of maintenance records and work areas.
• Help identify recurring equipment issues and report findings to senior maintenance staff.
• Participate in equipment inspections, root cause investigations, and CAPA related to equipment failures or deviations.
• Support corrective and preventive measures that reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability (OEE).
• Help maintain an organized spare parts inventory and support 5S in the maintenance shop and work areas.
• Assist with maintenance of facility systems and utilities, including compressed air, dust collection, HVAC, and water systems that support GMP production areas.
• Support general facility repairs and help keep production rooms, walls, floors, and fixtures in good, cleanable condition.
• Follow all company safety policies and OSHA regulations.
• Perform Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures properly and consistently.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas, and remove tools and parts from production areas after every job.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions or hazards.
• Work effectively with Production, Quality, and Sanitation personnel to minimize downtime and schedule maintenance around production.
• Communicate clearly about equipment status and repair timelines.
• Assist senior technicians and engineers during major repairs, installations, and upgrades.
• Participate in training to expand technical skills, and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical awareness

Pneumatic systems

PLC basics

Documentation practices

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Maintenance

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Adept Life Sciences is a leading nutraceutical manufacturer in Gilbert, AZ, seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep production and facility equipment running safely and reliably in a cGMP environment.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems, and support packaging equipment used to produce dietary supplements. This role requires teamwork with Quality, Production, and Sanitation to minimize downtime.