Maintenance Technician - Nutritional Manufacturing

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Location: Lindon, Utah

Company: Pharmatech Labs

About Us:

Pharmatech Labs, located in Lindon, Utah, is a premier nutritional contract manufacturer specializing in liquid and powder supplements. We offer comprehensive, accelerated, one-stop-shop services, including; Concept development, Research and development, Customization and flavor work, In-house laboratory testing, Quality manufacturing, and Packaging and kitting.

Our mission is to enhance lives by being the most customer-focused manufacturer of health products, delivering an unparalleled experience in the development and production of nutritional products.

Job Type: Full Time 

Schedule: Monday - Thursday, with occasional Fridays required during high volume periods. 

Shifts Needed: Regular Day Shift, Swing Shift 

Duties & Responsibilities

•  Service and repair equipment on a continual basis. 
• Ensure preventative maintenance tasks are completed on a scheduled basis and data recorded in an accurate and timely manner; inspects belts, checks fluid levels, replaces filters, greases bearings, seals, etc.; repairs or replaces broken parts.
• Install and/or replace machine parts following procedures with minimal supervision.
• Maintain safe performance of tasks following all policies and procedures. 
• Maintain equipment to ensure line efficiencies, improve key performance indicators and to eliminate down time.
• Perform production line set up of equipment. 
• Calibrates and repairs pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems and electrical systems.
• Responds to emergency maintenance requests as required. Including all shifts. 
• Maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
• May obtain estimates for supplies, repair parts; orders parts as needed. 
• Scheduled and maintains current calibrations for all measurement equipment used in the manufacturing facilities using maintenance software.
• Maintains maintenance shop, keeping it clean and organized. 
• Assists with the renovation/remodeling of buildings including plaster repair, drywall, painting.
• Additional facility or equipment maintenance functions as directed.
• Production line processing adjustments to production quality standards.
• Work with the CTB (Change the Business) Team to make improvements to all areas of production.

Skills & Abilities 

• Comfortable working with and around manufacturing equipment and ability to perform all aspects of service/repair requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, equipment manual and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Working knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• General understanding of machinery and mechanics is required. Strong attention to detail required.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use various maintenance shop tools.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence. 
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. 
• PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work individually and as a team.

Education & Experience 

• General education degree (GED) and A.A.S. Degree, or technical training.
• 3 to 5 years of responsible experience in mechanical equipment maintenance and repair, preferably in food manufacturing; or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Minimum of 2 years industrial pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical experience preferred. 
• Prior experience in a GMP manufacturing environment is strongly preferred. 

Working Conditions

•  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to occasionally loud.
• Must be able to lift over 50 lbs. 
• May be required to stand for long periods of time while performing duties. 
• Must be able to work safely with materials and equipment. May work in enclosure spaces using required safety equipment.
• Must be able to work overtime and flexible shifts. 
• Must have the mental ability to make adjustments as necessary in a crisis.

Benefits: 

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. 
• 401(k) plan with company match. 
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Holidays.
• Professional development and training opportunities.

Pharmatech Labs is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.