Position Summary

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, 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 a 3rd shift position 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 Maintenance Supervisor 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 Maintenance Supervisor 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 mandatory overtime. This position requires the employee to be on-call and contribute to the plant call-out structure as needed. This is a 3rd shift position beginning Sunday night through Friday morning, with hours of 11:00pm to 7:00am.

Travel Requirements

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

About Zinpro

For more than 52 years, Zinpro has improved the health and wellbeing of both animals and people as a pioneer in the research and development of performance trace minerals and innovative nutritional solutions. As a family-owned, privately held company, our steady growth can be attributed to employing a world-class team of experts, manufacturing quality products and our steadfast commitment to helping our customers advance the health and performance of their animals. With products marketed in more than 70 countries worldwide, Zinpro is the global leader in advancing animal performance through greater nutrition and is dedicated to creating smarter practices for a better, more sustainable world. To learn more visit zinpro.com. 

Competencies and Core Values 

Must possess qualities and skills that align with Zinpro’s Core Values:

• Build Trust: We believe in being purposeful with our words and actions. We work to build trust with customers, vendors, and co-workers through being truthful and fulfilling our commitments. We honor our word and are accountable for our actions.
• Win Together: We believe we can better achieve when we work united, internally and with customers. When we embrace and leverage our diverse individual talents with global perspectives, we create a team that’s stronger and smarter than any one individual. We are all bound by the belief that when we work together, we can realize greater potential.
• Serve Generously: We believe in putting people first, supporting each other’s efforts and treating all with kindness and respect. We work in partnership with customers and ourselves to create opportunities; a win for another is a win for us.
• Always Improve: We believe in what’s right and pursuing continuous growth and improvement for customers, our company, and ourselves. Our high expectations drive us to consistently and reliably deliver the highest quality. We work to be better each day.
• Dream Big: We believe advancement starts with being curious. We embrace the freedom to explore, create, and express ideas without the fear of failure. We always learn from each other and our customers, from our successes and our mistakes.

Zinpro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.