(Archived) Production Mechanic

Shifts:

• 1st Shift: Monday-Friday (4AM-12:30PM)
• 4th Shift: Friday-Sunday (4AM-4:30PM) (+20% Shift Diff.)
• 5th Shift: Saturday-Monday (4PM-4:30AM) (+25% Shift Diff.)

Purpose of Job:

Production Mechanic is a maintenance position whose primary purpose is to perform routine preventative maintenances (PMs) and mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic repairs on automated production equipment. More advanced mechanics will train novice mechanics, interact with equipment vendors, inventory, and order spare parts. Senior mechanics will address PLC issues, work with engineering for equipment upgrades and installations, and write/revise maintenance procedures. A Production Mechanic is accountable for following all safety, production, quality, and maintenance procedures, using good documentation practices (GDP), and verifying assigned PMs are done on time.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work safely and follows all applicable site safety regulations and procedures.
• Follow all applicable procedures including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Detailed Operating Procedures (DOPs).
• Follow good documentation practices (GDP) while documenting preventative maintenance (PM) and repairs.
• Perform assigned PMs on or before the due date.
• Quickly initiate equipment repairs/troubleshooting when requested by our internal customers.
• Escalate major equipment problems to senior mechanics, management, and/or engineering.
• Self-driven: seek additional training/tasks when daily assignments are complete.
• Keep production and shop areas clean and organized after maintenance activities are complete.
• Identify areas for Continuous Improvement (CI) and participate in implementing the resulting CI projects.
• Log equipment downtime and repairs to track reoccurring equipment issues.
• Work as part of team to achieve department/site goals.
• Focus on customer service when interacting with our internal customers (production, quality, and engineering).
• Adhere to Zoetis standards, guidelines, and values.
• Advanced mechanics: manage spare parts and reorder when necessary.
• Advanced mechanics: engage with equipment vendors to support repairs.
• Advanced mechanics: train other mechanics on advanced troubleshooting and maintenance procedures.
• Senior mechanics: support engineering with equipment modifications and change controls.
• Senior mechanics: revise/draft preventative maintenance procedures.

Required Skills:

• Strong hands-on equipment repair or fabrication background.
• Mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic troubleshooting, including instrument use (multimeters, etc.)
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical & pneumatic schematics.
• Familiarity to expertise with automated equipment, including PLCs (based on mechanic level)
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, & Word.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn new equipment, repair techniques, software, systems, and procedures.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working in an FDA regulated environment.
• Understanding of adult, hands-on, training methods.
• Basic to advanced knowledge of SolidWorks (based on mechanic level).
• Basic to advanced knowledge of HVAC systems (based on mechanic level).
• Basic to advanced knowledge of PLC programming (based on mechanic level).

Educational Requirements:

Highschool diploma or GED (technical degree or certification preferred)

Experience Requirements:

Varies based on mechanic level (experience with automated systems preferred)