Facilities & Production Maintenance Technician

Zoetis; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 74,787,000 - 122,926,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401K plan

4 weeks vacation

Job summary

Zoetis is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician in San Diego to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production and facility equipment. You will install and validate new equipment, troubleshoot complex systems, and manage spare parts while ensuring safety and EHS compliance.

The role requires 3 years of hands-on experience in a GMP environment, familiarity with CMMS, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years related hands-on experience.
• Prior experience in a GMP-controlled environment is required.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Proficient with email communication, Microsoft Office, and CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production and facility equipment.
• Install and validate new equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex automated process machinery and lab equipment.
• Maintain spare parts program and technical publications library.
• Ensure safety and implement EHS procedures including Lock Out/Tag Out.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

CMMS

Education

Associate degree

High School diploma

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

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.

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.

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

Visit zoetisbenefits.com to learn more.

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.