Machine Repair Technician

Zoetis; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive healthcare benefits

Retirement savings benefits

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

A global leader in animal health is seeking a Machine Repair Technician in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The role involves maintaining company equipment, performing repairs, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have a Journeyman Certificate with relevant experience, strong technical skills, and good communication abilities. This position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• 1 - 4 years experience in a manufacturing environment or 5 - 8 years of machine repair experience.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Good understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair production and facility equipment.
• Provide training on mechanical equipment maintenance.
• Assess priority and troubleshoot equipment operations.
• Review equipment operation for deficiencies.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Communication

Technical proficiency

Problem analysis

Education

Journeyman Certificate

Technical/Vocational School diploma

Tools

Precision measuring devices

Machinist's shop tools

Job description

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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 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Journeyman Certificate with 1 - 4 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.
• Position requires daily or frequent interaction with Engineering Director, Maintenance Manager, Production Management and Supervision, Engineers, Quality Operations, Maintenance Technicians, Production Operators, Contractors, and Vendors.
• 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• 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 will work in a facility that manufactures Cephalosporins and must not be Cephalosporin sensitive and must work near moving mechanical parts and high surface temperatures, chemicals, and non‑temperature controlled environments. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Use of appropriate PPE is 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.

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