Machine RepairElectrical Technician

Zoetis
Kalamazoo, MI

States considered: Michigan

Machine Repair/Electrician (Dual Trade Technician) Job Description

Position Summary: This is a 3rd Shift Position

The Machine Repair/Electrician (Dual Trade Technician) is responsible for maintaining troubleshooting repairing and improving the companys formulation filling packaging utility facility and electrical equipment and systems. This role combines mechanical and electrical expertise to ensure optimal equipment performance safety and compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform preventive maintenance repairs improvements and modifications on production utility facility and electrical equipment (including fillers robots cartoners case packers pumps air compressors boilers motors controls fire alarms and more).
  • Troubleshoot repair and maintain both mechanical and electrical distribution systems and process equipment.
  • Read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings/blueprints for equipment installation and repair.
  • Operate precision measuring devices machinists shop tools and power hand tools.
  • Provide training regarding maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment and systems.
  • Serve as a maintenance advisor for equipment design documentation problem-solving and project scope.
  • Monitor and ensure proper operation of fire alarms and emergency electrical systems.
  • Maintain accurate service and repair records using CMMS system.
  • Research and requisition materials supplies and equipment parts.
  • Respond to routine and emergency calls for repairs and service.
  • Train and direct the work of other staff as needed.
  • Ensure compliance with safety company procedures and applicable codes and regulations (SOPs GMPs GLPs PSM National Electrical Code etc.).
  • Assist and serve as backup to other Maintenance employees.

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma supplemented by completion of a union private military or trade school apprenticeship program in a relevant field.
  • Associate Degree in Applied Science in Electricity Electronics or related field preferred.
  • Journeyman Certificate/license with 35 years experience in a manufacturing environment or Technical/Vocational School diploma with 58 years of related work experience (machine repair machinist electrician) preferred.
  • Valid drivers license required; ability to obtain Fork Lift license.
  • Proficient in relevant technical areas including GMP manufacturing processes mechanical and electrical equipment and facilities.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift 4050 lbs. unassisted.
  • Regular bending twisting reaching climbing ladders kneeling and use of powered lifts.
  • Ability to work in tight spaces and varying temperatures for extended periods.
  • Frequent repetitive motion of wrists hands and fingers.
  • Must not have a known allergy to Penicillin or Cephalosporin.
  • Ability to work scheduled 40 hours and overtime as needed.
  • Travel between campuses as work orders arise.

Skills and Competencies

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments.
  • Good communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to interact with all levels of the organization vendors and contractors.
  • Demonstrated sensitivity to and respect for a diverse population.
  • Thorough knowledge of methods materials tools and codes relevant to both trades.

Full time

Regular

Colleague

Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party such as an Agency recruiter including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address fax machine or email address directly to Zoetis employees or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.

Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation age gender identity or gender expression national origin disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at site or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of @. In addition Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be addition Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.

Required Experience:

IC

Posted 2025-11-21

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