Calibration Technician

Zoetis; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Vacation & holidays

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Health benefits starting day 1

Job summary

Zoetis Lincoln is seeking a detail-focused Calibration Technician to calibrate a wide range of equipment and perform preventative maintenance in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

You will apply calibration standards for pressure, temperature, flow, and conductivity, operate tools, and help ensure compliance with cGMP, APHIS, VMD and OSHA requirements. Overtime and weekend work may be required, with benefits starting day one.

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or GED required.
• A technical aptitude.
• Associate degree in a technical field such as Electro-Mechanical.
• Relevant experience in Pharmaceutical or Food manufacturing.
• Previous calibration experience is highly preferred.
• Prior experience in regulated (FDA, USDA, etc.) or GMP-industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility will be performing calibrations on a wide variety of equipment, utilizing calibration standards for pressure, temperature, flow, conductivity, and other equipment functions.
• Competently operate calibration standards, hand and power tools.
• Other responsibilities can include filter certification, troubleshooting and repairing equipment, and performing preventative/predictive maintenance.
• Understand and utilize Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) when completing assigned work and paperwork such as work orders, SOPs, SAP (CMMS System), and equipment logbooks. Learn and comply with regulatory requirements such as APHIS, VMD & OSHA.
• Incumbent may be required to perform Hazardous Waste Pickup and understand and comply with hazardous waste training. Incumbent may be required to perform HAZWOPER clean up.
• Actively develop skills by completing training and job progression steps.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Calibration

Maintenance

cGMP

Regulatory compliance

Education

Highschool diploma or GED

Associate degree in Electro-Mechanical

Tools

Calibration standards

Hand tools

Power tools

SAP CMMS

Job description

Zoetis is the world's largest Manufacturer and Supplier of Animal Pharmaceuticals. Looking for your chance to work for the #1 Animal Health company in the world? Zoetis is looking for the next amazing colleague to join our family. Does working in a safe and fast-paced manufacturing environment in an exceptionally clean facility, using high tech products sounds like your dream job? Our Lincoln facility has received the prestigious Star Safety Award through the OSHA Voluntary Protection program which sets us apart from other manufacturing businesses in the Lincoln area.

Benefits Include:

• $500 Sign on Bonus
• 4 weeks accrued paid vacation and 13 paid holidays.
• 401(k) match with company profit sharing.
• Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan repayment program.
• Great Health, personal, and family benefits starting day 1.

Hours: 1st Shift, 7:00am - 3:30pm (typical). Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Position Responsibilities

Looking for a detail-focused technician who takes pride in a job well-done…

• Primary responsibility will be performing calibrations on a wide variety of equipment, utilizing calibration standards for pressure, temperature, flow, conductivity, and other equipment functions. Competently operate calibration standards, hand and power tools. Other responsibilities can include filter certification, troubleshooting and repairing equipment, and performing preventative/predictive maintenance.
• Understand and utilize Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) when completing assigned work and paperwork such as work orders, SOPs, SAP (CMMS System), and equipment logbooks. Learn and comply with regulatory requirements such as APHIS, VMD & OSHA.
• Incumbent may be required to perform Hazardous Waste Pickup and understand and comply with hazardous waste training. Incumbent may be required to perform HAZWOPER clean up.
• Actively develop skills by completing training and job progression steps.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education and Experience

You’ll need to have:

• Highschool diploma or GED required.
• A technical aptitude.

Even Better if you have:

• Associate degree in a technical field such as Electro-Mechanical.
• Relevant experience in Pharmaceutical or Food manufacturing.

Previous calibration experience is highly preferred. Prior experience in regulated (FDA, USDA, etc.) or GMP-industry preferred.

Physical Position Requirements

Our team works in a variety of conditions from laboratories to farm operations…but everyone needs to:

• SAFELY work in an industrial environment using approved procedures, i.e., Lockout/tagout, confined space, line break, right to know, PPE, etc.,
• Have experience in the use of hand and power tools…it's Maintenance after all,
• Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.…never more,
• Work in areas that may be hot, cold, stinky, noisy, ultra-clean, or require additional PPE. May be exposed to temperature variations, prolonged standing, or walking,
• Valid drivers' license may be required.

About Zoetis

At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues' careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.