Maintenance Technician at Zoetis

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Animal Health, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Two years’ experience in the electro/mechanical, electronics, refrigeration or other applicable field
Understand Site SOPs and cGMPs relative to the position and work within compliance of those standards
Complete paperwork/data entry in accordance with regulatory compliance
Demonstrated knowledge in relevant technical areas (strong electrical, mechanical, and PLC/control systems skills)
Cognizance of the state-of-the-art technology in the industry
Good communication and organizational skills
Ability to interact with all levels of the organization
Willingness to assist other technicians (solid team player)
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
Ability to competently operate and have a working knowledge of hand and power tools
Preferred: Associate’s degree from an accredited technical/trade school in the electro/mechanical, electronics, refrigeration or other applicable field with 2 years industrial experience

Responsibilities

In a startup environment: adapt quickly to changes, lead in developing and optimizing new processes, identify opportunities for innovation and improvement
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage inventory and resources efficiently, troubleshoot unexpected challenges
Contribute to scaling Lab processes and Method Transfers, participate in diverse tasks to support dynamic needs, ensure sustainability and scalability of procedures
Specific activities: FAT, SAT, CQV, media and engineering
Install, troubleshoot, repair and perform preventative/predictive maintenance in a safe manner on a wide variety of equipment and utility systems (e.g., bioreactors, fermenters, centrifuges, CIP systems, purified water systems, chemistry control lab systems, neutralization systems, kill systems) utilizing strong electrical, mechanical and PLC skills
Participate in safety programs to meet requirements and contribute to site’s safety culture
Maintain records and complete paperwork in accordance with regulatory requirements
Improve equipment/system maintenance; develop predictive and preventative maintenance programs
Determine parts required for repairs and submit requisition

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Mechanical RepairElectrical RepairPLCTroubleshootingPreventative MaintenancePredictive MaintenanceFATSATCQV

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Maintenance Technician position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this Maintenance Technician role remote or onsite?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills are required for the Maintenance Technician role?

The role requires strong mechanical, electrical, and control systems skills, including PLC skills, for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance on manufacturing equipment and utility systems.

What is the education and experience needed for this position?

A High School Diploma or GED is required along with two years’ experience in the electro/mechanical, electronics, refrigeration or other applicable field. An Associate’s degree from an accredited technical/trade school in the electro/mechanical, electronics is preferred.

What makes a strong candidate for the Maintenance Technician role at Zoetis?

Strong candidates will have experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, the ability to adapt quickly in a startup setting, familiarity with cGMPs and SOPs, and skills in developing predictive maintenance programs.