Adept Life Sciences

Overview

The Maintenance Technician at Adept Life Sciences is responsible for ensuring the safe and reliable operation of production and facility equipment in compliance with cGMP standards. This role involves performing preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting various systems, and collaborating with multiple departments to maintain product quality and minimize downtime.

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 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 and in real time.
• Follow equipment status tagging and coordinate with Quality and Sanitation for equipment cleaning and release.
• Support calibration of instruments and scales, and equipment qualification activities as directed.
• Follow change control procedures for any modification to production equipment.
• 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.
• Support corrective and preventive measures that reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Help maintain an organized spare parts inventory and support 5S in the maintenance shop.
• Assist with maintenance of facility systems and utilities, including compressed air, dust collection, HVAC, and water systems.
• Support general facility repairs and help maintain production rooms in good condition.
• Follow all company safety policies and OSHA regulations.
• Perform Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures properly.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas, and remove tools and parts from production areas.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions or hazards.
• Work effectively with Production, Quality, and Sanitation personnel to minimize downtime.
• 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.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years experience maintaining equipment in a cGMP-regulated facility.
• 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.
• Ability to perform duties safely and effectively, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Experience with encapsulation, tableting, blending, or packaging equipment preferred.
• Basic welding or fabrication skills preferred.
• Experience using a CMMS preferred.

Additional Information

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and climb for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work on elevated platforms, ladders, and in confined spaces.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle tools, parts, and controls.
• Specific vision abilities required may include near acuity, far acuity, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision.
• Primarily a manufacturing and production floor environment, with time in the maintenance shop.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, electrical hazards, vibration, airborne powders and dust, and moderate to loud noise.
• Required to wear protective gear in production areas.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime when required.