Maintenance Technician

Benefits

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Position Summary

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Maintenance Technician will be expected to perform all work duties and responsibilities to maintain the operations of the facilities in compliance with all mandated State and Federal EHS and FDA requirements and Zinpro company policy. Success in this position requires the ability to work with complex machinery and perform physically demanding work while ensuring the safety of self and others. This role is based in a Zinpro manufacturing plant. 

Essential Functions

• Performs maintenance, repair, and installation of automated plant production systems, physical plant systems and structures, and building and ventilation equipment. Performs minor and routine tasks including painting, plumbing, electrical/electronics (within NEC rules), and frequently works with electrical systems, pump systems, dry solid handling equipment, and basic facility operating systems (compressors, hot water heaters, HVAC, etc).


• Performs and documents preventive maintenance on all plant systems and uses the plant Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to contribute to the plant quality systems and document all work requests and work completed 


• Assists Operations Manager in the project planning and installation of equipment/systems using the plant CMMS and communicates with production employees and management regarding maintenance issues 


• Requests tools, equipment, and supplies required for maintenance and notifies the Operations Manager concerning need for repairs to plant equipment and facilities 


• Performs maintenance activities in accordance with product safety, personal safety, and housekeeping requirements while maintaining a clean and organized workstation 


• Performs other duties as assigned 

Qualifications 

Minimum Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent


• Relevant post-secondary education or certification(s)


• 2 years’ experience in plant operations and/or maintenance


• Basic computer skills (PC) including use of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Preferred:

• Associate degree (A.A.) from two-year College or technical school or equivalent experience


• Experience supporting ISO 9000 Quality Systems, GMP’s, or Lean Manufacturing methods

Work Environment and Physical Requirements 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee often works near guarded moving mechanical equipment and may handle toxic or hazardous chemicals 


• The employee is frequently exposed to heights, confined spaces, and hot and cold conditions 


• The noise level in the work environment varies from quiet to loud 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb or crawl 


• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds 


• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 

Schedule Requirements

The maintenance technician is expected to work a 40-hour work week with occasional overtime. The current schedule is 4, 10 - hour shifts. 

Travel Requirements

This position will work primarily at their home manufacturing plant facility and may engage in occasional company-sponsored travel.

About Zinpro

At Zinpro, advancing health and wellbeing for animals and people is at the heart of everything we do. A pioneer in performance trace minerals and innovative nutritional solutions, Zinpro partners with customers worldwide to unlock better animal performance through smarter, science‑led nutrition. Family‑owned and privately held, our steady growth is fueled by a world‑class team who manufactures high‑quality products marketed in more than 70 countries. As a global leader in animal nutrition, we're committed to developing more sustainable practices. Working at Zinpro means making a positive difference alongside bright, passionate people in a culture recognized as a Great Place to Work®. Employees gain broad experience in a growing organization known for its commitment to people, customers and our communities. Here, we value diverse perspectives as we build equitable and inclusive teams.

Zinpro is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values an inclusive workplace.