Maintenance Technician

Virbac; Natural Bridge Junction (MO); On-site; USD 74,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Uniforms

Shifts: 1st/2nd

Job summary

Virbac Corporation is seeking experienced Maintenance Technicians in Bridgeton, MO to troubleshoot critical production equipment in a climate-controlled facility. Earn up to $103,605/year, with an additional $1.50/hour after specialized training and competitive benefits.

Join a global animal pharmaceutical company focused on animal health, with first- and second-shift options and a Monday–Friday schedule. Bring your mechanical and electrical expertise and contribute to smooth production.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Background in regulated manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Perform emergency repairs and scheduled preventative maintenance on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to restore operation.
• Repair motors, pumps, gearboxes, and machine controls.
• Read and interpret manuals and work orders for repairs.
• Maintain maintenance records and use testing equipment.
• Maintain facility systems such as boilers and air-handling systems.
• Identify safety hazards and participate in continuous improvement.

Skills

Maintenance exp

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC knowledge

Regulated manufacturing

Job description

Put your mechanical and electrical expertise to work in a maintenance career that pays you to expand your skills while earning up to $103,605/year! Join a global animal pharmaceutical company where you’ll troubleshoot critical production equipment in a clean, climate-controlled manufacturing facility, expand your technical skills through specialized training, and qualify for an additional $1.50/hour for all hours worked. Take your career further with competitive pay, opportunities to develop in-demand skills, and the chance to play a key role in keeping production running smoothly.

Virbac Corporation, a global animal pharmaceutical company, is seeking experienced Maintenance Technicians in Bridgeton, MO.

If you have 3+ years of maintenance experience, strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, and a background in regulated manufacturing, this opportunity is for you!

Why Experienced Maintenance Technicians Stay at Virbac:

• Competitive Pay: Earn up to $103,605 per year ($35.46–$49.81/hour), depending on experience, with an additional $1.50/hour for all hours worked after completing specialized training.
• Specialized Training: Build your technical expertise through training opportunities available on both shifts, with the potential to increase your earnings as you develop new skills.
• Excellent Benefits: Enjoy generous paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, and more.
• Clean, Climate-Controlled Facility: Work in a comfortable manufacturing environment with air conditioning, company-provided uniforms, and a secure workplace.
• Consistent Schedule: Choose between first shift, 6:45 AM–3:15 PM, or second shift, 3:00 PM–11:30 PM. Both schedules run Monday through Friday, averaging 40–45 hours per week, with limited required overtime.
• Employee-Focused Culture: Join a certified Great Place to Work employer that promotes teamwork, employee engagement, and a workplace where employees’ voices are heard.
• Meaningful Industry: Contribute to a company focused on animal health, helping support products that make a difference in the lives of animals and the people who care for them.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform emergency repairs and scheduled preventative maintenance on production, packaging, mixing, and compression equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to identify problems and restore equipment operation.
• Repair and maintain motors, pumps, gearboxes, machine controls, and other production components.
• Apply electrical troubleshooting skills and PLC knowledge to diagnose equipment issues and improve reliability.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, work orders, and technical documentation to complete repairs accurately.
• Inspect equipment and perform preventative maintenance according to established procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and use electrical and calibration testing equipment.
• Maintain facility systems, including boilers, chillers, air-handling systems, and related equipment.
• Identify potential safety hazards and participate in continuous improvement and workplace organization initiatives.

About the Company:

Founded in 1968, Virbac is a global animal health company dedicated to developing innovative solutions that help veterinarians, farmers, and pet owners prevent and treat diseases while improving animals’ quality of life. With a presence in more than 100 countries, Virbac continues to advance animal health through innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to meeting the evolving needs of animals and those who care for them. At Virbac, people are central to the company’s success. The company promotes a culture of teamwork, shared knowledge, workplace safety, and continuous development, giving employees opportunities to strengthen their skills while contributing to a meaningful mission: helping animals and people live better together.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.