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    Maintenance Technician I - Willmar, United States - Vaxxinova US

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    Vaxxinova US Willmar, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Job Description

    Vaxxinova US is seeking a Maintenance Technician I - Calibration to join our Manufacturing division in Willmar, MN.

    About the role

    The Maintenance Technician I - Calibration, reporting to the Maintenance and Engineering Manager, is part of a team responsible for supporting manufacturing operations through maintenance and repair of equipment and the overall facility. This role interacts with fellow employees within engineering, logistics, quality assurance/control, manufacturing, and research and development departments.

    Main responsibilities:

    • Calibrating instruments that are used to monitor and control equipment and processes will be the primary responsibility. Over time, this role could be expanded to administer all aspects of our calibration program to include scheduling, sending out standards to third parties for verification, troubleshooting calibration assets, updating documents, and completing any necessary incident forms.
    • Assist with maintenance and operation of (where applicable) facility utility and process equipment, to include a water purification system, air compressors, a recirculating chiller, steam sterilizers, incubators, pumps, mixers, valves, centrifuges, air handlers, etc.
    • Performing general facility and grounds maintenance such as sweeping, snow removal from doorways, weed control, painting, etc.
    • Assisting with the installation and qualification of new equipment and the requalification of repaired or modified equipment, helping to prove that it will function as expected.
    • Accurately documenting all work using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), providing any feedback to the supervisor or project team leader in a timely fashion.
    • Assisting with standard operating procedure (SOP) updates, creating new SOPs as necessary.
    • Performing additional team functions incidental to maintenance activities to assist production personnel, including heavy or large portable equipment relocation, equipment cleaning, raw material retrieval from warehousing or work at the R&D facility.
    • Other duties as assigned

    Qualifications and Capabilities

    • Basic math skills required
    • General proficiency with MS Office
    • Familiarity with basic tool usage required
    • Excellent verbal and written skills.
    • Self-starter with strong time management and problem-solving skills.
    • Ability to work within a regulated, quality-driven environment following standard procedures, yet have a desire for continuous improvement through controlled change.
    • Ability to perform work that requires being on your feet, twisting, turning, reaching, crouching, kneeling, stooping and some lifting of equipment up to 50 lbs.
    • Ability to adapt and react positively to changes in daily routine.
    • Manual dexterity – to include fine finger dexterity and good hand-eye coordination.
    • High school diploma or equivalent required. Two (2) to Four (4) year degree in any technical field preferred.
    • One (1) to two (2) years of demonstrated mechanical expertise or aptitude is preferred.
    • A valid Driver's license and motor vehicle record must meet company standards.
    • Boiler license or ability to obtain one, is a plus.
    • Previous forklift operational experience, or the ability to become certified through in-house training, is a plus.

    Benefits at Vaxxinova:

    We are proud to offer a generous benefit package in addition to competitive compensation. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance options, a Health Savings Account with company match, 401K plan with company match, PTO accrual, holiday pay, short and long term disability, and company paid life insurance.

    About Vaxxinova

    Vaxxinova aims at providing a full range of both autogenous and licensed vaccines combined with high-level diagnostic services, supported by strong R&D. Our focus is on livestock including poultry, aqua, cattle, and swine. Vaxxinova US, formerly known as Epitopix, is the US operating unit of the Vaxxinova Group, headquartered in the Netherlands. In 2021 Vaxxinova US acquired Newport Laboratories, which has a strong presence making autogenous vaccines for cattle and swine, as well as a state-of-the-art diagnostic laboratory and remains operating under the Newport Laboratories name in the market. The addition of Newport Laboratories allows Vaxxinova to provide the broadest offering of autogenous vaccines and diagnostics, plus a growing line of licensed vaccines to the Cattle Industry.

    Vaxxinova currently has facilities in ten countries including Brazil, Chile, Germany, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Norway, the Netherlands, Thailand, and the USA. Vaxxinova is part of the family-owned EW Group, headquartered in Germany. The EW Group specializes in animal genetics, animal nutrition and animal health, operates in over 100 countries and records consistent international growth.

    Recruiting Agencies

    Vaxxinova US does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters or employment agencies in response to job postings on social media or Vaxxinova US websites. Vaxxinova US will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to these unsolicited CVs. Vaxxinova US explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited CVs, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Vaxxinova US. Phone call or emails from recruiters or employment agencies are not appreciated.



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