Maintenance Mechanic

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.

• Direct involvement in the overall maintenance, inspection and repair of highly technical equipment, facilities, and utilities in a biopharmaceutical Industrial/Manufacturing environment.
• Possess a fundamental understanding 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 480
  
  VAC 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.
• Ability to perform routine preventative maintenance functions, audit PMs, and task lists, giving feedback on improvement ideas and ensuring all parts lists are accurate.
• Assist with completion of team workload as scheduled.
• Coordinate and prioritize assigned daily workload.
• Ensure major issues are recorded and communicated to Maintenance Lead/Management.
• Ensure issues and temporary repairs are escalated to Maintenance Lead/Management to ensure plans to fully resolve are in process.
• Practice safety and support team safety awareness.
• Communicate effectively on shift and to the Maintenance team to ensure any support requests are filled.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• This position requires varying environmental conditions, such as indoor/outdoor work, varying temperatures along with secondary gowning, entering coolers and freezers, hearing conservation areas (annual audiograms required).
• Willingness to participate in the on-call rotation.
• Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) is required per Safety Policy. Examples of required PPE are Arc Flash rated clothing and PPE, safety glasses, safety shoes, work gloves, respiratory protection, etc.
• Resolving machine and system issues in some cases under aseptic/clean room conditions.

• High School Diploma/ GED or Technical Trade School Diploma

• Must be willing and able to get boiler operator’s license within 1 year of employment.
• Ability to read and interpret blue-prints/schematics.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements associated with this job, including but not limited to: lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs; working from ladders and elevated platforms.
• Experience working with OSHA general industry standards including hot work and lockout/tagout.
• Experience with the use of computerized systems and software programs such as Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Participate in the current on-call rotation.
• Applicants should actively support, participate and embrace an empowered team culture and have excellent communication skills.
• Applicant should have previously demonstrated strong team skills, flexibility, motivation, ability to troubleshoot/problem solve, with a strong emphasis around safety and compliance practices.

• Minnesota Boiler license (required if hired; training provided).
• Experience with building management systems/software.
• Maintenance experience with pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical equipment and facilities.
• Associate’s degree in a Technical discipline, preferably in Industrial Maintenance Technology or Mechatronics.
• Experience with lyophilization equipment or processes.
• Experience working with H2O systems that produce WFI, EP, and DI water for production consumption.
• Refrigeration experience with low‑temp freezers, blast freezers, air conditioning systems, or chillers.
• Experience with equipment including Autoclaves, Glass washers, Bioreactors, Steam in place systems,…