Cannabis Manufacturing Facilities Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Cannabis Manufacturing Facilities Technician is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and optimizing equipment, utilities, and facility systems within a regulated cannabis manufacturing environment. This role ensures all production areas, mechanical systems, and safety controls operate efficiently, compliantly, and with minimal downtime to support consistent, high-quality cannabis product manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

Facility & Equipment Maintenance

• Perform routine preventive maintenance and repairs on manufacturing equipment (extraction systems, ovens, mixers, packaging lines, etc.)
• Maintain facility systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, compressed air, water filtration, and environmental controls
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and automation issues to minimize production downtime
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for specialized repairs or inspections

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure all facility operations comply with state cannabis regulations, OSHA standards, and local building codes
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, work orders, and compliance documentation
• Support audits and inspections by regulatory agencies
• Follow and enforce GMP, sanitation, and safety protocols

Production Support

• Work closely with manufacturing and quality teams to support production schedules
• Assist with equipment installation, calibration, and validation
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, efficiency, and cost reduction

General Duties

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Respond to emergency maintenance issues as needed (may include on-call support)
• Participate in continuous improvement and safety training programs

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience in facilities maintenance, manufacturing, or industrial maintenance
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems
• Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and SOPs
• Comfortable working in a regulated environment

Preferred

• Experience in cannabis, pharmaceutical, food, or GMP-regulated manufacturing
• Trade certification (electrical, HVAC, industrial maintenance, etc.)
• Familiarity with extraction equipment and controlled environments
• CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Stand, bend, kneel, and climb for extended periods
• Work in manufacturing environments with noise, temperature variation, and strong odors

Work Environment

• Indoor manufacturing and processing facility
• Must comply with cannabis background check and licensing requirements per state law