Tech, Maintenance

Merck & Co.

Durham (NC)

On-site

USD 58,000 - 91,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Merck & Co. in Durham, NC seeks a Lead Maintenance Technician to provide equipment troubleshooting and maintenance support for VMF Operations in aseptic and clean room environments.

You will work in a team to complete complex maintenance tasks and document activities. The role requires at least 2 years of equipment maintenance, knowledge of DeltaV and SAP PM, ability to perform predictive maintenance, and willingness to on-call; includes day shift with potential after-hours support; benefits and

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of equipment maintenance experience.
Proficiency with DeltaV process control system.
Experience in GMP/clean room environments preferred.
Ability to read P&ID, electrical drawings, and blueprints.

Responsibilities

Install, repair and maintain mechanical equipment in manufacturing environments (sterile/clean room).
Perform predictive maintenance and reliability tasks; document work in SAP PM.
Support after-hours on-call and multi-shift operations as needed.
Provide technical guidance and training to others.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Electrical Maintenance

Equipment Troubleshooting

Industrial Machinery

GMP Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical School Diploma/Associate Degree

Tools

DeltaV

SAP

ADP eTime

Hand Tools

Power Tools

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:

Must have knowledge installing, repairing, and maintaining mechanical related equipment throughout a Manufacturing environment to include:

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:

Required

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.

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The salary range for this role is:

$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}

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day

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