Position Summary

The Compounding Maintenance Technician will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on non-sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment and support the daily cleaning, inspection, preparation, and operational readiness of machines and production tools. This person will also respond to facility repairs, installations, and general maintenance needs across our Miami Gardens and Davie locations. They will work with the Production and QC teams and with qualified external vendors. Success in this role means minimal equipment downtime, prevention of unexpected failures, and safe, reliable production operations in accordance with approved SOPs, GMP, and applicable safety requirements.

Core Responsibilities

Daily Equipment Cleaning and Preparation (30%)

• Clean, inspect, and prepare assigned manufacturing machinery daily using approved cleaning procedures and materials, including powder and debris removal, accessible component cleaning, and authorized disassembly/reassembly.
• Verify cleanliness, assembly, and readiness before production; support machine setup and product changeovers to minimize downtime between batches.
• Maintain segregation of clean and dirty tools, and coordinate with Production and QC for required release.

Preventive Maintenance (25%)

• Execute scheduled preventive maintenance on tablet presses, capsule fillers, mixers, blenders, dedusters, sieves, troche equipment, packaging equipment, and associated utilities.
• Inspect, lubricate, adjust, and replace components according to manufacturer instructions and approved procedures.
• Identify wear, abnormal noise, vibration, or other early signs of failure before breakdowns occur.

Corrective Maintenance and Equipment Repairs (20%)

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and operational problems within training and authorization, responding promptly to production breakdowns and verifying proper operation.
• Coordinate specialized repairs with qualified external vendors and communicate repair status and expected downtime.
• Coordinate required post-maintenance inspections and approvals before equipment returns to service.

Facility Maintenance and Repairs (15%)

• Perform routine facility inspections and minor repairs involving doors, locks, fixtures, shelving, lighting, and basic plumbing within qualifications.
• Report and support resolution of HVAC, temperature, humidity, ventilation, and utility issues.
• Assist with equipment installation, relocation, assembly, and facility improvement projects, and respond to assigned work orders.

Maintenance Documentation and Coordination (10%)

• Complete maintenance and cleaning records, maintain preventive maintenance schedules and service records, and monitor spare parts.
• Coordinate maintenance priorities with the Production team and maintain organized work areas.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years in a similar role, with hands-on experience in manufacturing equipment maintenance, mechanical repair, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, with basic electrical and pneumatic knowledge and safe use of hand and power tools.
• Ability to read technical manuals and follow SOPs, with accurate recordkeeping and strong attention to detail.
• Proactive troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with good time management and a team-oriented approach.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, perform repetitive maintenance tasks, handle components within established safe lifting limits, and wear required PPE.

Preferred

• Pharmaceutical or GMP-regulated manufacturing experience, including compounding pharmacy operations.
• Familiarity with tablet presses, capsule equipment, and facility maintenance.
• Technical training or certification in industrial maintenance, mechanics, electrical systems, or mechatronics.
• Experience in nutraceutical and dietary supplement, food and beverage, cosmetics and personal care, medical device, or industrial manufacturing and packaging environments.

Work Schedule

100% Onsite - Working out of our Miami Gardens location, with a planned future move to our Davie location.

Monday - Friday, 3PM to 11PM