Tech, Maintenance

Merck; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in Durham, NC is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician for the Manufacturing Division. This Monday–Friday Day shift role supports aseptic environments, performing preventive and corrective maintenance on critical equipment and documenting activities.

The job requires GMP experience, ability to read P&IDs, and strong mechanical skills. You will work with Production, Technical Operations, and Quality teams to resolve deviations and improve reliability.

Qualifications

• Two years of equipment maintenance or related experience.
• Computer fluency, including thorough knowledge of DeltaV.
• Experience working in a clean room or GMP/regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience working on Clean Utility systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain GMP production equipment in aseptic environments.
• Perform preventive maintenance and reliability tasks as assigned; document activities.
• Maintain equipment using SAP and related documentation; support process projects.
• Collaborate across Production, Technical Operations, and Quality teams.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading P&ID's

Electrical drawings

Blueprints

GMP knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical School Diploma or Associate Degree

Tools

DeltaV

Job description

Job Description

Manufacturing Division is a team of dedicated, energetic individuals who are committed to being the most trusted supplier of pharmaceuticals and health products worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, comprise an interdependent global manufacturing network that’s committed to delivering a compliant, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time, across the globe.

The Lead Maintenance Technician is responsible for providing equipment troubleshooting and maintenance support to VMF Operations areas (sterile supply, weigh/dispense, media, stabilizer/prep, thaw/pool, filling, capping/inspection, etc.) located in aseptic and clean room environments. Works within a team to perform maintenance and troubleshooting activities. Completes complex maintenance tasks, resolves deviations and evaluates equipment performance. Follows proper procedures for maintaining production equipment in a clean room environment. Responsible for written documentation of activities. Actively supports, participates and embraces an empowered team culture including significant interaction with Production, Technical Operations, Quality and other support groups.

This is a Monday – Friday Day shift position

Key Responsibilities

• Utility equipment (e.g. Clean steam generators, Water-For-Injection generation/distribution, reverse osmosis skids, vapor compression stills, compressed gas systems
• GMP production related equipment (e.g. Autoclaves, Fillers, Lyophilizers, Cappers and Automated Inspection Machines
• The ability to satisfactorily perform all types of industrial mechanical work as assigned. Anticipates and solves complex production, maintenance, and operational problems, including off-shift and after hours support.
• Strong sponsor for the problem solving efforts and solutions offered by other shifts and teams

Additional Responsibilities

Must be flexible to perform all of the following functions and other tasks as needed:

• The ability to perform predictive maintenance and reliability tasks as assigned.
• Outstanding communication skills helping to ensure that all shifts of assigned team are well informed and working at optimum efficiency
• Identifies opportunities and implements projects that help improve the business by streamlining work
• Maintains process equipment by developing/performing PM's, installing new equipment, documenting work using a computerized maintenance management system (SAP) and other duties as requested by the Coach or Mechanical Services Engineer.
• Routinely provides technical guidance and maintenance/process training to others.
• Responsible for participating in new equipment/replacement installations by interfacing with equipment vendors and recommending spare parts, selecting lubrication processes and assisting process project engineers.
• Assists with execution of automation, validation and additional testing, as required
• Follows instructions for completion of job tasks.
• Completes written documentation of work performed.
• Efficient and safe maintenance and repair of equipment using Hazardous Energy Control Procedures (HECPs)
• Compliance with current good manufacturing procedures(cGMP), safety and environmental requirements/regulations/guidelines
• The ability to follow complex instructions and use our Manufacturing Division business systems (SAP, ADP eTime, etc.)
• Physical requirements – Must be able to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders and stairs, work on platforms and equipment above floor level.
• Walking, bending, crawling, stooping is required.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment including safety glasses, earplugs, gloves, hard hats, safety harnesses,etc.
• Position requires aseptic gowning during performance of job duties
• Must be willing to be vaccinated/blood tested for titer for products manufactured within the facility if needed
• Required to support an on-call schedule to include days, nights and weekends on a rotational basis with other team members
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and advance several tasks in parallel
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Proficient in the use of general hand and power tools, instruments and testing apparatus common to the electronic, mechanical, and instrumentation fields
• Ability to read P&ID's, electrical drawings, blueprints, etc

Educational Qualification

Education Minimum Requirement: High School Diploma or GED

Preferred

Preferable: Technical School Diploma or Associate Degree

Experience And Skills

Required

• A minimum of two (2) years of equipment maintenance or related experience
• Computer fluency, including thorough knowledge of DeltaV

Preferred

• Experience working in a clean room or GMP/regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience working on Clean Utility systems.

Salary

$57900 - $91200

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.

Required Skills

Assembling Equipment, Assembling Equipment, Competency Management, Computer Literacy, Computer Maintenance, Data Analysis Management, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Maintenance, Employee Scheduling, Equipment Implementation, Equipment Installations, Equipment Maintenance, Equipment Operations, Equipment Reliability Improvement, Equipment Set Up, Equipment Troubleshooting, Field Failure Analysis, Following Instructions, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Industrial Equipments, Industrial Machinery, Materials Handling, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Maintenance, Mechanical Tools {+ 10 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.

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 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

11/6/2026

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Requisition ID: R415326