Machine Repair Technician 1st Shift

Zoetis • Kalamazoo, MI

37d

About The Position

Working within a Reliability Based Maintenance environment, the Machine Repair Technician is responsible for maintaining the company’s formulation, filling, packaging, utility, and facility equipment and systems. The Machine Repair Technician will also be responsible for the following activities: Performing preventive maintenance, repairs, improvements, and modifications to production, utility, and facility equipment including but not limited to: fillers, pick & place robots, cartoners, case packers, pumps, air compressors, boilers, and other mechanical equipment. Provides training with respect to the maintenance of mechanical equipment and systems in compliance with company standards, procedures, and government regulations (SOPs, GMPs, GLPs, PSM, etc). Serves as maintenance advisor to provide input to projects in areas of equipment design, parts and material selection, documentation, testing, problem solving, maintenance requirements, project scope, and follow‑up. Responsible for priority assessment and decision making as it relates to troubleshooting and diagnostics of equipment operations. Works closely with operations to determine root cause and establish proper corrective actions. Conducts assembly, repair, and proactive maintenance for packaging, manufacturing, utility, and facility equipment and systems in a cost-effective manner. Proactively reviews equipment operation to determine any deficiencies or improvements to aid with increasing OEE. Read and understand drawings / blueprints, utilizing this knowledge for the installation / repair of new and existing equipment. Use of precision measuring devices and the ability to use machinist’s shop tools. Able to lift 40lbs unassisted. Responsible for obtaining and maintaining aseptic certification (Gowning requires balancing for short time on one leg to the next). Ability to work in tight spaces for extended periods of time. Regular daily motion of bending, twisting, reaching. Ability to climb ladders and or use powered lifts to reach equipment needing repair. Ability to be on one’s feet for extended periods of time. Travel between campuses as work orders arise. Colleague must not have a known allergy to Penicillin or Cephalosporin due to products manufactured in facility.

Requirements

• Journeyman Certificate with 3 – 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment or a Technical/Vocational School diploma with 5 – 8 years of machine repair or machinist related work experience
• A valid drivers license is required for this position in order to operate company vehicles
• The Machine Repair person must be able to pass the test to obtain a Fork Lift license
• Possess good understanding of the pharmaceutical/bio-technology industry and operations of the organization along with technical proficiency
• Demonstrated knowledge in relevant technical areas
• Solid understanding of GMP manufacturing processes, equipment and facilities
• Cognizance of the state-of-the-art technology in the industry to ensure the company utilizes current technology
• Good communication and organizational skills as well as the ability to interact with all levels of the Zoetis organization
• Can articulate issues and solutions to the team
• Can produce effective project reports and presentations
• Can analyze problems and provide support in determining appropriate corrective and preventative actions, with minimal assistance
• Capable of simultaneously managing multiple assignments
• Prioritizes own work
• Flexible and responsive to changes
• Use of precision measuring devices and the ability to use machinist’s shop tools
• Able to lift 40lbs unassisted
• Responsible for obtaining and maintaining aseptic certification (Gowning requires balancing for short time on one leg to the next)
• Ability to work in tight spaces for extended periods of time
• Regular daily motion of bending, twisting, reaching
• Ability to climb ladders and or use powered lifts to reach equipment needing repair
• Ability to be on one’s feet for extended periods of time
• Travel between campuses as work orders arise
• Colleague must not have a known allergy to Penicillin or Cephalosporin due to products manufactured in facility

Responsibilities

• Performing preventive maintenance, repairs, improvements, and modifications to production, utility, and facility equipment
• Provides training with respect to the maintenance of mechanical equipment and systems in compliance with company standards, procedures, and government regulations
• Serves as maintenance advisor to provide input to projects in areas of equipment design, parts and material selection, documentation, testing, problem solving, maintenance requirements, project scope, and follow‑up
• Responsible for priority assessment and decision making as it relates to troubleshooting and diagnostics of equipment operations
• Works closely with operations to determine root cause and establish proper corrective actions
• Conducts assembly, repair, and proactive maintenance for packaging, manufacturing, utility, and facility equipment and systems in a cost-effective manner
• Proactively reviews equipment operation to determine any deficiencies or improvements to aid with increasing OEE
• Read and understand drawings / blueprints, utilizing this knowledge for the installation / repair of new and existing equipment

Benefits

• competitive healthcare
• retirement savings benefits
• benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees