Industrial Maintenance Technician - Verona (Various Levels Supported)

CEVA SANTE ANIMALE•Verona, WI

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Ceva Animal Health is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to support the maintenance, reliability, and operational integrity of manufacturing equipment, laboratory equipment, facility utilities, and building systems used in biopharmaceutical production at its Verona, Wisconsin location. The position may be filled at Maintenance Technician I, II, or III level based on the selected candidate’s experience, technical expertise, capabilities, and position requirements. The technician performs preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance; troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated systems; supports calibration and engineering projects; and maintains accurate records in a regulated manufacturing environment. The role requires a strong commitment to safety, quality, and compliant operations, and collaboration with Maintenance, Engineering, Production, Quality, contractors, and service providers. On-call rotations, weekend work, and overtime may be required. No travel is anticipated, although occasional job-related training travel may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Relevant experience and/or technical training in industrial maintenance, manufacturing, mechanical or electrical systems, utilities, HVAC, automation, or a related technical field.
Demonstrated mechanical and/or electrical aptitude and ability to perform maintenance appropriate to experience and training.
Experience troubleshooting, maintaining, or repairing manufacturing equipment, laboratory equipment, or facility systems.
Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and/or industrial maintenance principles.
Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, diagnostic instruments, and maintenance equipment.
Knowledge of preventive maintenance, equipment calibration, and maintenance documentation practices.
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, electrical diagrams, equipment documentation, and work instructions.
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance management systems.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues with independence appropriate to experience and technical capabilities.
Ability to respond to equipment alarms and emergency maintenance needs, including participation in on-call rotations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, crouch, and kneel for extended periods as required.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work at heights or in areas requiring fall protection, with appropriate training and safety equipment.
Ability to visually inspect equipment and identify potential safety concerns.
Ability to safely operate maintenance tools and equipment.
Ability to work in manufacturing, laboratory, and facility environments while wearing required personal protective equipment.
Ability to qualify to work in cleanroom and gowned manufacturing environments as required.
Ability to work overtime and participate in weekend and on-call rotations as required.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree, technical school, vocational training, or coursework in industrial maintenance, mechanical systems, electrical systems, HVAC, automation, or a related technical field.
Relevant technical certifications.
Knowledge of industrial HVAC, boilers, chillers, compressed air, water treatment systems, and related facility equipment.
Knowledge of PLC systems, automated controls, electrical troubleshooting, and ladder logic, particularly for advanced responsibilities.
Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, life sciences, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
Experience maintaining critical process equipment such as autoclaves, bioreactors, pressure vessels, clean steam generators, and heat transfer systems.
Experience with industrial HVAC, boilers, chillers, compressed air systems, and water treatment equipment.
Experience troubleshooting PLC-based control systems, electrical components, and automated manufacturing equipment.
Experience supporting equipment calibration, commissioning, and qualification activities.
Experience using CMMS to document maintenance activities and manage equipment records.
Experience supporting equipment reliability improvements, preventive maintenance programs, and maintenance SOP development.
Transferable technical skills from other industrial or manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on manufacturing equipment, laboratory equipment, facility utilities, and building systems.
Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated control systems according to technical experience and qualifications.
Maintain critical process equipment such as pressure vessels, autoclaves, bioreactors, clean steam generators, and heat transfer systems.
Maintain and troubleshoot facility systems, including industrial HVAC, boilers, chillers, compressed air, water treatment, and electrical systems.
Conduct routine inspections, identify potential failures, and address maintenance needs before they affect operations.
Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, alarms, and unscheduled maintenance requests.
Assist external contractors and equipment service providers with maintenance activities.
Support equipment installations, modifications, and repairs.
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC-based control system issues using appropriate tools and methods.
Read and interpret equipment manuals, technical drawings, electrical diagrams, and maintenance instructions.
Identify equipment failures, recommend corrective actions, and escalate complex issues when necessary.
Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Production, and contractors to resolve equipment issues and minimize downtime.
Execute and support preventive maintenance and calibration activities on laboratory, manufacturing, and facility equipment.
Assist in scheduling, coordinating, and completing preventive maintenance safely and on time.
Maintain accurate work orders, maintenance records, calibration documentation, and equipment status reports in the CMMS.
Document repairs, alarms, maintenance activities, and corrective actions in accordance with Good Documentation Practices, GMP, and SOPs.
Maintain equipment records, spare parts inventories, and asset information in the CMMS.
Identify recurring equipment issues and contribute to reliability and maintenance-effectiveness improvements.
Support capital engineering projects, including installation, commissioning, and qualification activities (IQ/OQ), as appropriate to experience.
Assist with sourcing and procuring technical parts and materials.
Help identify, inventory, label, and organize spare parts and critical equipment components.
Contribute to developing and revising maintenance procedures, SOPs, and hazardous energy control procedures (HECPs), as appropriate to experience.
Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and maintenance processes.
Provide technical guidance and share knowledge with maintenance colleagues, as appropriate to experience.
Perform maintenance in accordance with SOPs, GMP requirements, and Quality Assurance and HSE protocols.
Maintain a safety- and quality-focused approach and keep maintenance workspaces clean, organized, and hazard-free.
Support snow removal and ice control to maintain safe facility access during winter months.
Communicate maintenance concerns, equipment status, and repair needs to colleagues and management.
Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and external service providers to support manufacturing operations.
Respond to facility alarms and emergency maintenance needs outside business hours while participating in assigned on-call rotations.
Participate in training and development to expand technical knowledge and capabilities.
Perform other related duties as assigned.