Working within a Reliability Based Maintenance environment, the Machine Repair Technician is responsible for maintaining the company’s fermentation, compacting, packaging, utility, and facility equipment and systems. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: 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: fermenters, drying equipment, baggers, palletizers, 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 to assist with 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, fermentation, 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: Applicants are required to have a Journeyman Certificate with 3 – 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, or a Technical/Vocational School diploma from an accredited institution with 5 – 8 years of machine repair or machinist related work experience Journeyman Certificate with 3 – 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment or a Technical/Vocational School diploma with 5 – 8 years of machine repair or machinist related work experience. TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. A valid driver’s license is required for this position in order to operate company vehicles. The I E Technician must be able to pass the test to obtain a Forklift license A 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. Position requires daily or frequent interaction with Engineering Director, Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Manager, Production Management and Supervision, Engineers, Quality Operations, Maintenance Technicians, Production Operators, Contractors, and Vendors. Willingness to assist other technicians with work tasks as needed; a 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. Computer proficiency with email; internet/online training; working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel Physical Requirements: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a colleague encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to access all areas of the plant. Ability to accomplish moderate lifting, repeatedly move up to 55 lbs. Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, squat, push, and pull. Ability to operate a fork truck safely and efficiently. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. 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 required personal protective equipment is required. Full time Regular Colleague Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search. 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 zoetiscolleagueservices@zoetis.com 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.