Production Maintenance Technician

WASA Wasatch Product Development; Utah; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k)

Flexible vacation policy

Job summary

WASA Wasatch Product Development is seeking an experienced manufacturing professional to ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of crucial equipment. The role involves hands-on responsibilities in equipment cleaning, setup, operation, and compliance with GMP standards.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 7 years in a relevant field and possess strong mechanical aptitude along with the ability to follow strict SOPs.

We offer competitive benefits, including comprehensive medical coverage, health savings accounts, and a flexible vacation policy.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, maintenance, or related field.
• Ability to follow SOPs and work in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Forklift certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning, disassembly, and reassembly of filling and packaging equipment.
• Set up and support filling and packaging equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance on manufacturing and packaging equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Job description

Company: 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; escalated 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 of GMP principles and sanitation standards.

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.
• Organize maintenance operations and activities; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members.

Working Conditions

Manufacturing environment with exposure to moving machinery, noise, and cleaning chemicals. Requires standing, walking, lifting (up to 25 pounds), 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 fingers, 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 include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level is usually moderate.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits to eligible employees with comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage; supplemental life, voluntary short‑term, and disability insurance.
• Free access to therapists; health savings account; 401(k).
• Vacation policy that allows employees to prioritize what's important to them.