Maintenance Lead Technician – Dietary Supplement Manufacturing

Herbally Yours Inc.; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Herbally Yours, Inc. in Gilbert, AZ is seeking an experienced, hands-on Maintenance Lead Technician to own production equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and general facility maintenance in a cGMP environment.

This is a working technician role, not a desk job. You will diagnose problems, coordinate with production, manage spare parts, oversee outside vendors when needed, and ensure repairs are completed and documented on time.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a cGMP-regulated environment is highly desirable.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Ability to read electrical diagrams and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with cGMP, FDA, OSHA, LOTO and safety requirements.
• Experience developing and documenting preventive maintenance schedules.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production machinery per manufacturer guidelines and safety requirements.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and document PM activities.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic issues and perform repairs.
• Maintain and repair production and warehouse equipment and related systems.
• Manage building and facility maintenance, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Coordinate and supervise outside contractors when needed and verify completed work.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and equipment documentation.
• Ensure strict lockout/tagout procedures are followed.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

cGMP knowledge

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical & pneumatic systems

Problem solving

Electrical schematics

Regulatory compliance

Preventive maintenance

Maintenance software

Driver's license

Forklift certification

Education: HS diploma

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school / technical education

Tools

Maintenance management software

Job description

# Maintenance Lead Technician – Dietary Supplement Manufacturing

• Herbally Yours, Inc. Gilbert, Arizona
  

About Us

Herbally Yours, Inc. is an established contract manufacturer specializing in dietary supplements, including powders, capsules, and liquids. We manufacture products for leading health and wellness brands in a cGMP-regulated environment.
We are seeking an experienced, highly dependable, and **hands-on Maintenance Lead Technician** to take ownership of production equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and general facility maintenance.
This is a **working technician position**, not a desk-based management role. The successful candidate must be comfortable working independently, identifying problems before they become emergencies, prioritising work without constant supervision, and following repairs and maintenance projects through to completion.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Lead Technician is responsible for maintaining production equipment and facility systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations with minimal production downtime.
The position includes troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and electrical equipment, completing scheduled preventive maintenance, coordinating outside vendors when necessary, maintaining accurate maintenance records, managing spare parts and supplies, and responding promptly to production equipment failures.
We are looking for someone who takes **ownership of the facility and its equipment**. If something is leaking, malfunctioning, unsafe, overdue for service, or beginning to fail, we expect our Maintenance Lead to recognise it, address it, and communicate the status appropriately.

Primary Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production machinery in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, company SOPs, and applicable safety requirements.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and ensure PM activities are completed on time and properly documented.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and equipmentcontrol issues and perform necessary repairs, adjustments, and component replacements.
• Maintain and repair production and warehouse equipment including:
• Blenders and mixers
• Capsulefilling and encapsulation equipment
• Liquid and powder filling equipment
• Labelers
• Sleeving and shrink equipment
• Boxers and packaging equipment
• Inkjet and coding systems
• Forklifts and pallet jacks
• Other manufacturing and materialhandling equipment
• Perform or coordinate building and facility maintenance, including HVAC systems, air compressors, dust collection systems, ductwork, plumbing, electrical, lighting, and other facility systems.
• Respond promptly to equipment failures and work closely with Production to minimise downtime.
• Diagnose problems systematically rather than relying solely on outside service providers.
• Determine when repairs can be completed internally and when qualified outside vendors are required.
• Obtain and evaluate quotes for replacement parts, equipment repairs, and thirdparty services.
• Coordinate and supervise outside contractors and service technicians when necessary.
• Verify that contracted repairs and maintenance work have been satisfactorily completed before closing the project.
• Use proper lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and follow all applicable workplace safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, repair histories, preventive maintenance records, and equipment documentation.
• Maintain the maintenance calendar and ensure required inspections, services, and preventive maintenance activities are completed by their due dates.
• Monitor spare parts, tools, and maintenance supplies and anticipate future requirements to prevent unnecessary downtime.
• Purchase or request parts and supplies in accordance with company purchasing procedures.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams and technical documentation.
• Maintain maintenance areas, tools, equipment, and workspaces in a clean and organised condition.
• Promptly identify, correct, or report safety hazards and facility issues.
• Follow Good Documentation Practices (GDP), Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Assist with equipment installation, relocation, set up, qualification and improvement projects.
• Train employees on equipment operation, basic troubleshooting, safety procedures, and applicable SOPs when required.
• Communicate clearly with Production, Quality, and management regarding equipment status, repair progress, anticipated downtime, and unresolved maintenance issues.
• Travel between nearby company facilities as needed (approximately one mile apart).
• Perform other maintenance and facilityrelated duties as required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of handson industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing, production, packaging, or similar environment strongly preferred.
• Experience in dietary supplement, food, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, or another cGMPregulated manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Working knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, motors, pumps, sensors, controls and mechanical drive systems.
• Ability to diagnose equipment problems logically and independently.
• Ability to read electrical diagrams, schematics, equipment manuals and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with cGMP, FDA, OSHA, LOTO and general manufacturing safety requirements.
• Experience developing, following and documenting preventive maintenance schedules.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, electrical diagnostic equipment, and other maintenance equipment safely.
• Basic computer skills for maintenancemanagement software, email, documentation, purchasing, and reporting.
• Valid driver's licence required.
• Forklift certification preferred; ability to obtain certification may be considered.
• High school diploma or GED required. Technical or tradeschool education is a plus but handson experience and demonstrated technical ability are valued more highly than formal education.

What We are Looking For

The right person for this position is a **problem solver who takes ownership**.
We need someone who does not wait for a production machine to completely fail before taking action. You should be comfortable walking through a facility, recognising that something does not sound, look, or operate correctly, investigating the problem, and taking appropriate action.
You should also be able to work independently and productively without constant supervision. This position requires someone who can establish priorities, manage a maintenance schedule, respond appropriately to emergencies, complete routine preventive maintenance and follow projects through until they are finished.
Just as importantly, we value communication and accountability. If a repair cannot be completed immediately, management and affected departments should know what the problem is, what is being done, what is needed, and when the equipment is expected to be operational again.
We are looking for someone who takes pride in keeping equipment running, the facility maintained, and the workplace safe, and who understands that in manufacturing reliable maintenance directly affects production, quality and safety and our ability to serve our customers.

• Herbally Yours, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.