What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities & Equipment Technician position at HWL Manufacturing?
HWL Manufacturing Inc. is a full-service contract manufacturer (CDMO) in Phoenix, Arizona, specializing in beauty, personal care and home care products. We are vertically integrated, delivering turnkey solutions under one roof — from R&D formulation and packaging design to component sourcing, manufacturing and co-packing. We are a recognized industry leader in hypochlorous acid (HOCl) products, and we are proudly cGMP-certified and FDA-registered.
We are a lean team where everyone wears multiple hats. You will see your work directly affect product quality, on-time delivery and our clients' trust, and you will have real room to grow as we do.
The Facilities & Equipment Technician keeps our equipment and facility running, clean and organized. The role splits its time between equipment and facility maintenance and GMP cleaning, from troubleshooting pumps and mixers to cleaning tanks and drums between batches.
Clean equipment and a well-kept facility are essential to product quality and GMP compliance, so this role directly supports every batch we make.
- Maintain production and material handling equipment in good working order, including mixers, pumps, filling and capping equipment, pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and keep maintenance records.
- Perform general facility repairs.
- Keep tools and spare parts organized and stocked.
- Clean and sanitize production equipment between batches, including tanks, mixers, fillers, utensils and change parts, and complete cleaning records.
- Clean drums, totes, IBCs and other material handling equipment for reuse.
- Clean production and warehouse areas.
- Keep the facility tidy, organized and audit-ready (5S).
- Manage waste, recycling and hazardous waste pickups.
- Coordinate outside vendors and service providers.
- Keep facility supplies and spare parts stocked.
As a lean team member, you will also:
- Support production during changeovers, filling, packaging and kitting.
- Help with receiving, material moves and shipping when needed.
- Take on other duties as assigned to support the operation.
Our lean team means you will learn every part of the operation. We want to promote from within, and people who take ownership grow with the company.
Depending on your strengths and interests, this role can grow into:
- Maintenance Technician or Lead – owning equipment repair and preventive maintenance.
- Facilities Lead – managing the building, contractors and plant layout as we expand.
- Production – compounding, filling or production lead roles.
- Warehouse / Inventory – receiving and inventory control.
- 2 years of maintenance, facilities or sanitation experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
- Basic to moderate mechanical skills: troubleshoot and repair equipment.
- Comfortable with hand and power tools.
- Ability to follow written procedures and complete cleaning and maintenance records accurately.
- Reliable, self-directed and takes pride in a clean, organized workplace.
- Moderate to advanced equipment maintenance experience, such as pumps, mixers, filling lines or pneumatics.
- Experience in cosmetics, personal care, food, dietary supplement or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Familiarity with GMP practices.
- Forklift certification.
- Lift and carry up to 35 lbs; move heavier items such as drums with equipment or team lifts.
- Stand, walk, bend, kneel and reach for most of the shift; climb ladders safely.
- Work in a warehouse and manufacturing environment that may be warm or wet, and around fragrances and chemicals.
- Wear required PPE (safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hairnet as required) and follow chemical safety procedures.
- Pay: $19–$24 per hour, based on experience.
- Benefits: Paid time off, paid holidays.
HWL Manufacturing Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by law.
Salary : $19 - $24