Production Maintenance Mechanic - Third Shift

MSD; Wilson (NC); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Production Maintenance Mechanic for its facility in Wilson, North Carolina. The role involves setting up, adjusting, and maintaining state-of-the-art process equipment, with an emphasis on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting. Ideal candidates will have significant industrial maintenance experience and strong technical skills for this third shift position.

Qualifications

• Five years of industrial maintenance experience or equivalent.
• Ability to read electrical prints and P&ID control loops.
• Primary knowledge in the industrial maintenance environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, repair, and maintain pharmaceutical process equipment.
• Perform calibrations and maintain industrial instrumentation standards.
• Document work using computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Calibration of Equipment

Education

High School diploma or Equivalent

Two year technical degree

Job description

Production Maintenance Mechanic - Third Shift

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.

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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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”.

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

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

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
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

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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Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here 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:

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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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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”.

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

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

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
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

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Merck & Co., Inc.

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