Night-Shift Manufacturing Equipment Technician

Merck & Co.; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in the United States is seeking a Technician (Technical), Operations to operate, maintain and troubleshoot manufacturing and packaging equipment.

You will follow cGMP and SOPs, complete line clearance tasks, and assist maintenance to ensure safe, efficient production of high-quality products. The role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure with a multi-shift schedule.

Qualifications

• More than 2 years of experience in a GMP manufacturing facility.
• Experience operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and/or repairing industrial equipment.
• Basic mechanical and electrical system understanding.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment using a systematic approach.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be willing to work various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain manufacturing and packaging equipment to achieve production standards.
• Complete line clearance, cleaning and inspection including required documentation.
• Set up and adjust equipment to ensure proper alignment and clearances.
• Assist maintenance with routine and non-routine maintenance tasks and parts retrieval.
• Perform visual inspections and document production areas during line clearance and in-process checks.
• Respond as first line to equipment malfunctions and process issues, diagnose and adjust to restore operation.
• Escalate unresolved line issues per guidelines to maintain efficiency.
• Support compliance with cGMP, SOPs and safety policies.

Skills

GMP Regulations

Equipment Troubleshooting

Lean Manufacturing

Quality Control

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

MES

Electronic Logbook

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in the United States is seeking a Technician (Technical), Operations to operate, maintain and troubleshoot manufacturing and packaging equipment.

You will follow cGMP and SOPs, complete line clearance tasks, and assist maintenance to ensure safe, efficient production of high-quality products. The role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure with a multi-shift schedule.