Lead Maintenance Technician

Merck; Worthington (MN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in Worthington, Minnesota seeks a Maintenance Mechanic in the Maintenance and Engineering Department to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment, utilities, and buildings for vaccine manufacturing and packaging. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, and coordination of daily workloads with a strong emphasis on safety.

The role requires reading blueprints, OSHA standards familiarity, and a boiler license within 1 year; on-site work with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Technical Trade School Diploma.
• Willing and able to obtain boiler operator’s license within 1 year.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints/schematics.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must meet physical requirements (lifting up to 50 lbs; ladders/elevated platforms).
• Experience with OSHA general industry standards including hot work and lockout/tag out.
• Experience with computerized systems and software such as Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Participate in the current on-call rotation.
• Actively support a team culture with strong communication, safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Direct involvement in maintenance, inspection and repair of equipment, facilities, and utilities in a biopharmaceutical environment.
• Troubleshoot AC/DC electrical components (up to 480VAC 3 Phase) and motor starters.
• Perform preventative maintenance and audit PMs; assist with workload planning.
• Coordinate and prioritize daily tasks; escalate issues to Maintenance Lead/Management.
• Ensure safety and compliance; communicate across shift and team.
• Support on-call rotation and environmental conditions including PPE requirements.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical

Blueprints/Schematics

Safety

Teamwork

Communication

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma/ GED or Technical Trade School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Description

For over 130 years, we have pioneered groundbreaking science. Today, we are driven by continuous innovation to develop breakthrough medicines, vaccines and technology. Rooted in direct experience on the farm and in the clinic, we work hand in hand with our customers every step of the way.

Our singular focus is to empower those who care for animals, helping them manage their vital responsibility with confidence. Because when it comes to animal health, no one sees it like we do.

Our Animal Health division is seeking a highly motivated individual as a Maintenance Mechanic in the Maintenance and Engineering Department at our Worthington, Minnesota Manufacturing site. The successful candidate will be responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment, utility systems, and buildings needed for the testing, manufacturing, storage, and packaging of Animal Health Vaccines and related materials. The successful candidate shall perform general maintenance, mechanical, and electrical troubleshooting on equipment systems, and will also need to be experienced with controls within the plant and the facility. Responsibilities also include performing preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and participating in the on-call rotation.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Direct involvement in the overall maintenance, inspection and repair of highly technical equipment, facilities, and utilities in a biopharmaceutical Industrial/Manufacturing environment.
• Possess a fundamental understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and mechanical drawings to solve problems in a timely manner at the component level on all manufacturing equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot AC/DC Electrical components (up to 480VAC 3 Phase) including motor starters, switches and sensors found on manufacturing equipment using basic test equipment such as multi-meters and amp probes.
• Mechanically inclined with the ability to work with hand tools, power tools, machine tools, and test instruments.
• Ability to perform routine preventative maintenance functions, audit PMs, and task lists, giving feedback on improvement ideas and ensuring all parts list are accurate
• Assist with completion of team workload as scheduled
• Coordinate and prioritize assigned daily workload
• Ensure major issues are recorded and communicated to Maintenance Lead/Management
• Ensure issues and temporary repairs are escalated to Maintenance Lead/Management to ensure plans to fully resolved are in process
• Practice safety and support team safety awareness
• Communicate effectively on shift and to the Maintenance team to ensure any support requests are filled
• Perform other duties as assigned
• This position requires varying environmental conditions, such as: indoor/outdoor work, varying temperatures along with secondary gowning, entering coolers and freezers, hearing conservation areas (annual audiograms required).
• Willingness to participate in the on-call rotation
• Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) is required per Safety Policy. Examples of required PPE are: Arc Flash rated clothing and PPE, safety glasses, safety shoes, work gloves, respiratory protection, etc.
• Resolving machine and system issues in some cases under aseptic/clean room conditions

Education

• High School Diploma/ GED or Technical Trade School Diploma

Required

• Must be willing and able to get boiler operator’s license within 1 year of employment
• Ability to read and interpret blue-prints/schematics
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements associated with this job, including but not limited to: lifting/carrying up to 50lbs; working from ladders and elevated platforms
• Experience working with OSHA general industry standards including hot work and lockout tag out
• Experience with the use of computerized systems and software programs such as Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word
• Participate in the current on-call rotation
• Applicants should actively support, participate and embrace an empowered team culture and have excellent communication skills
• Applicant should have previously demonstrated strong team skills, flexibility, motivation, ability to troubleshoot/problem solve, with a strong emphasis around safety and compliance practices

Preferred Skills Or Certifications But Not Required

• Minnesota Boiler license. (Not required to be hired, is required if hired. Our company to provide training as necessary to assist with successful obtainment).
• Experience with building management systems/software
• Maintenance experience with pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical equipment and facilities
• Associates degree in a Technical discipline, preferably in Industrial Maintenance Technology or Mechatronics
• Experience with lyophilization equipment or processes
• Experience working with H2O systems that produce WFI,EP, and DI water for production consumption
• Refrigeration experience with low temp freezers, blast freezers, air conditioning systems, or chillers
• Experience with equipment including Autoclaves, Glass washers, Bioreactors, Steam in place systems, etc
• Biotech / pharmaceutical GMP manufacturing industry experience

The Salary Range For This Role Is

$72,900 - $114,700

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.

Animal Vaccination, Animal Vaccination, Building Automation Systems, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Computer System Validation (CSV), Electrical System Troubleshooting, GMP Compliance, HVAC Engineering, HVAC Maintenance, HVAC Systems, Hydraulic Systems, Instrumentation Systems, Instrument Calibrations, Machine Tools, Machine Troubleshooting, Manufacturing Equipment, Manufacturing Tools, Mechanical Troubleshooting, Mechatronics, Packaging, People Management, Pneumatic Systems, Preventive Maintenance, Prioritization, Safety Compliance {+ 2 more}

US And Puerto Rico Residents Only

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

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We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Employee Status

Regular

Relocation

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Shift

1st - Day

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

n/a

Job Posting End Date

08/31/2026

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