Facilities & Production Maintenance Technician

Zoetis, Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with match

4 weeks vacation

Job summary

Zoetis, Inc is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician responsible for maintaining production and facility equipment, including HVAC, plumbing, and process machines. The role involves preventive and corrective maintenance, equipment installation, and parts management to ensure continuous operations.

You will uphold safety standards, work in a fast-paced GMP environment, and coordinate with contractors for maintenance tasks while keeping documentation current in the CMMS.

Qualifications

• High School diploma is required, an associate degree in Mechanical/Maintenance is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years hands-on facility maintenance experience.
• Experience in GMP-controlled environments is required.
• Proficiency with CMMS and MS Office; SolidWorks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production and facility equipment (mechanical, electrical, plumbing).
• Install, validate, and service new equipment; manage spare parts and technical publications.
• Ensure safety programs and EHS procedures are followed; enforce Lock Out Tag Out and other safety controls.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and communicate issues with vendors remotely; maintain calibration and documentation.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety culture

Customer service

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree in Mechanical/Maintenance

Tools

CMMS

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for facility and production related equipment. Including corrective and preventative maintenance of complex, automated process machines, laboratory equipment, HVAC, refrigeration, boilers, industrial water treatment, air compressors, plumbing, security, and alarm systems. New equipment installation and validation, contractor safety and implementing maintenance related EHS procedures. Maintains CMMS and spare parts program.

Essential functions or specific responsibilities

Must excel at customer service and always place safety of self and others at the forefront.

Must be comfortable with a fast paced, dynamic environment with frequent shifts in priority.

Familiar with 5s concepts and will keep an organized and clean workspace.

Responsible for ongoing preventive and corrective maintenance program of all production and facility equipment, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Knows how process equipment is supposed to operate and can independently detect, troubleshoot, and repair when it does not. Manages technical publication library and spare parts program. Interprets mechanical specifications and operational manuals needed for the proper maintenance and repair of equipment. Can work with manufacturers remotely to rectify machine issues.

Keeps abreast of technological advances and developments in the field through continuing education programs.

Responsible for implementing facilitates contractor safety and safe work permit safety processes. Responsible for implementation of additional EHS procedures such as Lock Out Tag Out, Ozone depleting chemicals and proper disposal of maintenance waste. Inspects building and equipment for safety issues and reports deficiencies. Performs related repairs as required to correct.

Inspects facility regularly and reports needs for major repairs and obtains quotations from approved suppliers for submission to leadership. Qualify new suppliers as needed.

Responsible for monitoring performance of site janitorial/sanitation contractors.

Provides facilities support for installation of new equipment and operational validations.

Performs general plant maintenance including patching and painting of walls, replacement of ceiling tiles, repair of plumbing fixtures, door fixtures, ect.

Responsible for organizing and optimizing facilities office to ensure cost effective operations.

Must work well with others and be able to work independently.

Be a primary contact for alarm, backup power supplier, and secondary contact for emergency personnel.

Performs other duties as delegated, assigned and required including manufacturing tasks.

Education/ Technical Skills Requirements

Education: Minimum of a High School education, but preferably an associate degree in a related Mechanical/Maintenance area

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years related, hands-on experience required.
• Prior experience working in a GMP-controlled environment is required.
• Combination of education, experience, and/or licenses to demonstrate proficiency and the ability to manage a facility maintenance process and complete all necessary maintenance.
• Strong working knowledge of environmental, health and safety requirements applicable to facility engineering required.
• Must be proficient with email communication, Microsoft office software, and CMMS.
• Solidworks proficiency a plus.

Physical Position Requirements

Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must not be color blind, physically able to lay, crouch, bend, climb 20-foot ladder and reach.

Full time

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $26.10 - $42.90. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the base pay target range for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

In addition to compensation, Zoetis offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the physical, emotional and financial wellbeing of our colleagues and their families

• includinghealthcare and insurance benefits beginning on day one
• a 401K plan with a match and profit-sharing contribution from Zoetis
• 4 weeks of vacation

Visit zoetisbenefits.com to learn more.

Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at [e-mail] to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact.

Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of "@zoetis.com". In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.