Maintenance Fitter About Zoetis As the world's leading animal health company, Zoetis is driven by a singular purpose: to nurture our world and humankind by advancing care for animals. After 70 years innovating ways to predict, prevent, detect, and treat animal illness, Zoetis continues to stand by those raising and caring for animals worldwide – from livestock farmers to veterinarians and pet owners. The company's leading portfolio and pipeline of medicines, vaccines, diagnostics and technologies make a difference in over 100 countries. A Fortune 500 company, Zoetis generated revenue of $7.8 billion in 2021 with approximately 12,100 employees. For more information, visit Position summary Based in Wellington, New Zealand you will ensure that all machinery under your responsibility is maintained to the correct standards of Engineering, Safety and Hygiene Manufacturing Practice, good engineering practices, statutory requirements, and EHS and GMP standards.
The successful applicant will need to be Covid 19 X 2 vaccinated and be prepared to have tetanus vaccination due to workplace conditions.
Key responsibilities. Undertake corrective, preventative and productive maintenance work on plant, machinery and equipment to maximize equipment reliability and availability for productionApply and provide high level technical skills and knowledge in emergency breakdown situations to diagnose plant and equipment faults and causesEnsure that all preventative maintenance tasks are relevant, up to date and accurately reflect the actual work carried out during the serviceWork in accordance to SOPs, OH&S and Hygiene Manufacturing Practice guidelines and regulations with a focus on improvementUpdate maintenance records as required to improve maintenance plans and calibration systemAssist production staff in the training/learning process to ensure that all operators operatemachinery at peak efficiency, while maintaining a safe work environmentTrain packaging staff on machine and line set-up and provide ongoing assistance with troubleshooting and maintenance of these systems as requiredSupervise and assist external service contractors as requiredEnsure safe work practices are adhered to and Work Permits are issued when required. Act as Authorized Owner or Controller when requestedContinuous learning to meet changing business and individual needsWork with different production areas according to operational needsGeneral building maintenance and housekeeping issuesBe available for overtime and out-of-hours work as required Education and experience Fitting trade certificateBasic electrical qualifications (disconnect / reconnect license)Pneumatics qualificationsConfined space training How to apply Please ensure that you include a cover letter outlining why you have applied for this position. A paragraph or two is all we need to better understand why you are the best person for this role. Only applicants with the right to work in New Zealand will be considered. Please submit your application via Seek by no later than 08 November 2024. If you have any questions, please contact Reality Check on +******** who we have engaged to provide us a shortlist for this position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.