Utility Mechanic

At Argenta, we’re more than a company — we’re a global team, dedicated to healthier animals. We believe that when their lives are made better, we're all the better for it.

Founded in 2006, we support companies big and small to develop and manufacture health products for pets and livestock. Our trusted, innovative solutions and services cover every stage of the process, from molecule to market.

We’re in a unique position. We are the world’s only combined contract research and contract development and manufacturing organization (CRO/CDMO) dedicated to animal health.

Our uniqueness means:
We are ambitious, growing and building a ‘one team’ culture, guided by our values.

We are team players;
We are doers;
We are customer-centric;
We are innovators.

We value diversity, as a global company, we get the richness of working with different people in different places whether it be location, stages of their career, their development, their role. We believe that when everyone works together and puts their best “paw” forward we will make the lives of the animals we care for, better.

With bases in New Zealand, the US, the UK and Europe, our 900+ colleagues are driven by our partnership approach and purpose: Healthy Animals. Let’s Make It Happen, Together.

TEAM PLAYERS who want to DO great work and find INNOVATIVE ways to make animals lives better through our CUSTOMER CENTRIC efforts should apply. 

Argenta is currently looking to fill the role of Utility Mechanic at our Shawnee, KS location.  The Utility Mechanic performs in a technical role focusing on manufacturing in Operations by maintaining the operational status of production equipment, performing GMP preventive maintenance on production equipment, and supporting production-related projects. The Utility Mechanic follows SOPs and uses safety and GMP-compliant practices in their work.  Detailed documentation skills and customer-based interpersonal communication skills are used to maintain quality and efficient production support. The Utility Mechanic uses experience to efficiently troubleshoot and repair Operations equipment through hands-on work and uses technical skills to repair and fabricate parts using Machine Shop equipment. Must be able to schedule PM service with minimal downtime to production. Provide training and guidance to new employees as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Support manufacturing by troubleshooting industrial manufacturing machinery and providing resolution for process equipment malfunctions. Perform GMP preventive maintenance on production equipment.  Provide support for production related projects.
• Continuously maintain production machinery with the objective to improve system performance and efficiency. Perform equipment repairs for production areas and assist with the installation, verification and startup of new machinery and processes.  Repair and fabricate manufacturing equipment parts on the production floor or in the machine/weld shop.
• Comply with all workplace standards and safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout, Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Standard Completes all training as assigned to include general company procedures, area procedures, equipment operations, computer operations, safety, GMP, and other as needed.
• Must be able to rotate to any shift based upon production support needs and training opportunities. Must be able to work overtime based on production schedule and as requested.

Requirements:

• A minimum of (2) years accredited/certified training (i.e. vo-tech) in mechanical technologies (machining, welding, and shop fabrication).
• A minimum of (2) years industrial hands-on experience maintaining production machinery and working in a machine shop in a manufacturing environment. Maintenance experience supporting industrial PLC-controlled manufacturing machinery and other equipment such as pumps, tanks, and piping systems.  Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills to accurately diagnose and repair multiple types of manufacturing equipment.
• Must have machining and welding experience fabricating and repairing parts using a metal lathe, vertical end mill, and MIG/TIG welder. 
• Experience using hand and power tools for equipment repairs.  
• Hands-on experience repairing and fabricating parts in a machine shop for completion of repairs on manufacturing equipment.
• Must have excellent organization and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in both individual and team environments.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English required.  

Argenta has strongly embedded company values which is key to who we are and how we deliver. We offer an opportunity to work for a successful and rapidly expanding global business where your input will be valued.  At Argenta we are a hard-working group who really enjoy the people we work with each day. That is why we support our people through strong culture, great benefits, and opportunity for growth.

Argenta is an equal opportunity employer