Senior Maintenance Technician

Job Description

For over 130 years, we have pioneered groundbreaking science. Today, we are driven by continuous innovation to develop breakthrough medicines, vaccines and technology. Rooted in direct experience on the farm and in the clinic, we work hand in hand with our customers every step of the way.

Our singular focus is to empower those who care for animals, helping them manage their vital responsibility with confidence. Because when it comes to animal health, no one sees it like we do.

This Senior Technician, Maintenance position will concentrate on installation, modification, troubleshooting, removal, and repairs of hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical equipment and machinery, as well as repair and installation of building and facility fixtures.

Responsibilities

· Conduct routine preventative maintenance functions | Audit PMs and task lists, giving feedback on improvement ideas and ensuring all parts list are accurate.

· Ensure all information is entered into EAM to track utilization and feedback is given on all work completed during shift.

· Coordinate and prioritize assigned daily workload.

· Ensure major issues are recorded and conveyed to Maintenance Lead/Management

· Ensure issues and temporary repairs are escalated to Maintenance Lead/Management to ensure plans to fully resolved are in process.

· Support team with positive motivation and team engagement.

· Suggest and work on continuous improvement initiatives to achieve zero losses due to equipment failures and technical issues.

· Participate in RCA on equipment and process failures to provide insight to failure and suggest corrective actions.

· Give feedback to Maintenance Leads on scheduled work to ensure work is completed.

· Communicate effectively on shift and to the Maintenance team to ensure any assistance requests are filled.

· Assist with completion of team workload as scheduled.

· Conduct other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma with seven (7)+ years of relevant experience OR
• Associate’s degree in a technical discipline such as Industrial Maintenance Technology with two (2)+ years of relevant experience

Required Experience and Skills:

· Third grade boiler license or able to obtain within 2nd year (company sponsored)

· Possess a fundamental comprehension of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and mechanical drawings to solve problems in a timely manner at the component level on all manufacturing equipment.

· Ability to troubleshoot AC/DC Electrical components (up to 480VAC 3 Phase) including motor starters, switches and sensors found on manufacturing equipment using basic test equipment such as multi-meters and amp probes.

· Mechanically inclined with the ability to work with hand tools, power tools, machine tools, and test instruments

· PLC knowledge is a plus.

· Knowledge of plant operations and systems (e.g., heating, cooling, ventilation, electrical, gas, building utility, manufacturing equipment, etc.)

· Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to solve problems and make decisions while working in manufacturing environment.

· Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, including the ability to comprehend equipment instruction/service manuals and drawings.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact with a variety of customers (Production, Vendors, and Management)

· Expertise and proficiency with basic office computer software, and the ability to learn how to effectively use SAP maintenance software to input data, research parts and analyze repair history details

· Exposure to extreme temperatures, outside weather in all conditions, high noise environments, work areas near moving mechanical parts and any chemicals used in production process.

Shift and Hours:

• Night Shift 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM | 12 Hour Rotating Shift

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The salary range for this role is: $71,900 - $113,200

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.

Required Skills:

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Computer Literacy, Electrical Maintenance, HVAC Systems, Hydraulic Systems, Mechanical Maintenance, Pneumatic Systems, Preventive Maintenance, Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Preferred Skills:

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