Production Maintenance Mechanic - Third Shift

Merck; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Production Maintenance Mechanic for the Third Shift in Wilson, NC. The role involves maintaining pharmaceutical process equipment, performing calibrations, and ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices. Candidates should have a strong background in industrial maintenance and troubleshooting skills. This is an excellent opportunity for skilled technicians looking to work in a dynamic environment focused on quality and innovation.

Qualifications

• Five years of industrial maintenance experience or two year technical degree with three years of maintenance experience.
• Ability to read electrical prints and P&ID control loops.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, repair, and maintain all pharmaceutical process equipment.
• Develop and perform preventive maintenance and instrument calibrations.
• Document work using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS - SAP).

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Calibration of Equipment

Diagnostic Equipment

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Education

High School diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Production Maintenance Mechanic - Third Shift

Wilson, NC

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• Under the direction of Maintenance Coach, sets up, adjusts, repairs, and maintains all pharmaceutical process equipment
• Performs calibrations and maintains industrial instrumentation standards
• Carries out industrial maintenance functions in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices and prepares technical documentation on as needed basis
• Participates in the establishment and improvement of new and existing process equipment. Provides technical specifications and information to Research and Development, Process-Project Engineers, and other Manufacturing Division (MD) requestors
• Write installs, and tests measuring and non-measuring logic controller programming
• Primary focus will involve maintaining process equipment by developing/performing PM's, developing/performing instrument calibrations, installing new equipment, completing validation protocols, documenting work using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS - SAP) and other duties as requested by the maintenance coach
  
  

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

• Under the direction of Maintenance Coach, sets up, adjusts, repairs, and maintains all pharmaceutical process equipment
• Performs calibrations and maintains industrial instrumentation standards
• Carries out industrial maintenance functions in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices and prepares technical documentation on as needed basis
• Participates in the establishment and improvement of new and existing process equipment. Provides technical specifications and information to Research and Development, Process-Project Engineers, and other Manufacturing Division (MD) requestors
• Write installs, and tests measuring and non-measuring logic controller programming
• Primary focus will involve maintaining process equipment by developing/performing PM's, developing/performing instrument calibrations, installing new equipment, completing validation protocols, documenting work using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS - SAP) and other duties as requested by the maintenance coach
  
  

Equipment: All equipment (packaging, manufacturing, and utilities) used in the pharmaceutical operation. Diagnostic, test, and comparison standards used in industrial and laboratory calibration programs. Machine shop equipment: lathe, drill press, grinder, a milling machine, gas and electric welder, and power cutting tools. Electric programming and diagnostic equipment. Precision calibrated equipment necessary for the complete maintenance of state-of-the-art pharmaceutical laboratory processes used in the manufacture and packaging of ethical drugs. Programmable logic controller & other computer interfaced controller equipment.

Education Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or Equivalent
  
  

Required Experience And Skills

• Five (5) years of industrial maintenance experience or two (2) year technical degree with three (3) years of maintenance experience or equivalent
• Primary knowledge in the industrial maintenance environment
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills and will possess these skills to be effective in this area without further skills training
• Able to read electrical prints and P&ID control loops
  
  

Preferred Experience And Skills

• Two (2) year technical degree with five (5) years of maintenance experience or equivalent
  
  

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U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

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Los Angeles Residents Only: 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

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Shift

3rd - Night

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

N/A

Required Skills

Calibration of Equipment, Calibration of Equipment, Computer Diagnostics, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Diagnostic Equipment, Electrical Maintenance, Engineering Process, Engineering Procurement Construction and Installation (EPCI), Equipment Maintenance, Equipment Repairs, Facility Maintenance, Global Supply Chain, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Healthcare Innovation, HVAC Systems, Hydraulic Maintenance, Industrial Maintenance, Interpret Electrical Drawings, IT Process Management, Laboratory Equipment Calibration, Machine Tools, Maintenance Management, Maintenance Processes, Maintenance Scheduling, Manufacturing Quality Control {+ 19 more}

Preferred Skills

Job Posting End Date:

06/11/2025

• A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
  
  

Requisition ID:R348993

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Chemical Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Services

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