Automation & Packaging Equipment Maintenance Technologist

Zoetis is the global leader in animal health medicines and vaccines. Our Lincoln, Nebraska site—deeply rooted in the local community—features a modern, clean manufacturing environment dedicated to continuous innovation and growth for products that serve pets and livestock.

Join our maintenance team supporting automated packaging lines and site utilities. You’ll troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance with a strong emphasis on safety, compliance, and equipment reliability. Prior pharmaceutical or manufacturing experience is not required; we provide comprehensive training.

• Safe, compliant troubleshooting and repair of mechanical and electrical systems (up to 480V)
• Accurate diagnosis of mechanical, electrical, and control issues
• Execution of scheduled PMs per procedures and task instructions
• Parts identification and material selection to complete repairs
• Competent use of hand and power tools
• Interpretation of blueprints, schematics, manuals, and technical references
• Timely CMMS entries and maintenance of required logbooks
• Contribution to preventive and predictive maintenance programs and equipment reliability efforts
• Adherence to SOPs, cGMPs, and all safety/manufacturing regulations
• Clear communication with production, engineering, and maintenance teams
• Other maintenance duties as assigned

• Automated packaging equipment: cartoners, case packers, conveyors, coders
• Motors, drives, sensors, and industrial controls
• Manufacturing utilities and steam-related systems

• Hands-on maintenance, electrical, or similar technical experience
• Demonstrated ability to safely troubleshoot up to 480V
• Strong mechanical aptitude with proven repair experience
• Proficiency with hand/power tools and safe work practices
• Ability to read electrical/mechanical schematics
• Effective decision-making to diagnose faults and plan next steps
• Good written/verbal communication and basic computer proficiency

• 2+ years in maintenance, electrical, electromechanical, or related fields
• Associate degree, apprenticeship, or technical training in industrial maintenance, electrical, electromechanical, HVAC, or related
• Background with industrial/manufacturing/automated/packaging systems
• Experience with motors, controls, sensors, conveyors, and other automation
• CMMS familiarity

• Lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Stand/walk for extended periods; crouch, bend, climb, sit, and work in varied positions
• Work safely around machinery; distinguish color codes used in electrical/mechanical tasks
• Possible exposure to noise, temperature changes, and unconditioned areas

• Sunday–Thursday: 11:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Friday–Monday: Flexible 10- or 12-hour shifts with a start time you choose

Specific schedules will be confirmed during the recruiting process. Overtime and holiday work may be required based on business needs.

• $500 sign-on bonus
• 4 weeks accrued paid vacation and 13 paid holidays
• 401(k) match plus company profit sharing
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment
• Health, personal, and family benefits starting Day 1

Technicians from industrial maintenance, electrical, HVAC, facilities maintenance, field service, skilled trades, military maintenance, or similar technical backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We provide equipment-, process-, systems-, and regulatory-specific training.

We are hiring now in Lincoln, NE. Bring your troubleshooting skills to a team that keeps critical animal health manufacturing equipment running at peak performance.