Electro Mechanical Technician

Overview

Zoetis is the world's largest manufacturer and supplier of animal health medicines and vaccines. At our Lincoln, Nebraska site, we manufacture high quality medicines for dogs, cats, and livestock. Our facility has a long standing presence in the Lincoln community and offers a clean, modern manufacturing environment that continues to innovate and grow.

We are currently hiring for multiple 3rd shift Maintenance Technician openings with different schedule options.

Available Schedules

Current openings may include:

• Sunday through Thursday: 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM

• Friday through Monday: Flexible 10 or 12 hour shifts with the ability to choose your start time

Specific schedule options will depend on the available position and will be discussed during the recruiting process. Overtime and holiday work may be required based on business needs.

Benefits Include

• $500 sign on bonus

• 4 weeks accrued paid vacation and 13 paid holidays

• 401(k) match with company profit sharing

• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment program

• Health, personal, and family benefits starting Day 1

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment and utility systems in a safe and compliant manner.

This position requires previous hands on maintenance, electrical, or related technical experience. Previous pharmaceutical or manufacturing experience is not required. Candidates should have the electrical knowledge and experience necessary to safely troubleshoot equipment and electrical systems up to 480V.

We provide training on our specific equipment, processes, systems, and regulatory requirements. Candidates with relevant experience from industrial maintenance, electrical, HVAC, facilities maintenance, field service, skilled trades, military maintenance, or similar technical backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Equipment supported may include cartoners, conveyors, coders, case packers, automated packaging equipment, motors, controls, and other manufacturing and utility systems.

Position Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment in a safe and compliant manner

• Safely troubleshoot electrical equipment and systems up to 480V

• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and machine control issues

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance according to established procedures and task instructions

• Identify equipment issues and determine the appropriate repairs, parts, and materials needed

• Safely and competently operate hand and power tools

• Read and interpret mechanical and electrical blueprints, schematics, equipment manuals, and technical documentation

• Document repairs and preventive maintenance activities using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and applicable logbooks

• Support equipment reliability and preventive and predictive maintenance programs

• Maintain equipment and systems in accordance with established safety, manufacturing, and regulatory requirements

• Follow site Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs)

• Communicate effectively with production, maintenance, engineering, and other internal teams

• Perform additional maintenance responsibilities as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Previous hands on maintenance, electrical, or related technical experience

• Experience safely troubleshooting electrical equipment and systems up to 480V

• Mechanical aptitude and experience troubleshooting and repairing equipment

• Working knowledge of hand and power tools

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics

• Ability to safely diagnose equipment issues and determine appropriate next steps

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Basic computer skills and ability to complete required maintenance documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of maintenance, electrical, electro mechanical, or related technical experience

• Associate degree, technical training, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience in industrial maintenance, electrical, electro mechanical, HVAC, or a related field

• Experience maintaining or troubleshooting industrial, manufacturing, automated, or packaging equipment

• Experience with motors, controls, sensors, conveyors, or other automated equipment

• Experience using a CMMS or similar maintenance tracking system

Physical Requirements

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods

• Ability to crouch, bend, climb, sit, and work in various positions as required

• Ability to safely work around manufacturing equipment and machinery

• Ability to distinguish colors associated with electrical and mechanical work

• May be exposed to noise, temperature variations, and unconditioned areas

Multiple Openings Available

We are hiring for multiple 3rd shift Maintenance Technician positions. Available schedules include a traditional Sunday through Thursday overnight shift as well as Friday through Monday schedules with flexible 10 or 12 hour shifts and the ability to choose your start time.

If you have hands on maintenance or electrical experience and can safely troubleshoot electrical systems up to 480V, we encourage you to apply even if your previous experience is outside of a manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment.

You should be proficient in:

• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Steam Systems Management
• Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Conveyor Chain Replacement
• Commercial Electrical Expertise
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Mechanical Testing
• Electrical / Electronic Systems
• High Voltage Systems
• Industrial Electrical Experience
• Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
• Mechanical Systems & Component Repair
• Equipment Installation
• High School / GED
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment