Maintenance Technician - Nights

MSD • Durham, NC

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About The Position

The Maintenance Technician supports VMF Operations in manufacturing areas including sterile supply, weigh/dispense, media, stabilizer/prep, thaw/pool, filling, capping/inspection, and clean utilities. The role provides equipment troubleshooting and maintenance in aseptic and clean-room environments, working as part of a team to complete complex maintenance tasks, resolve deviations, assess equipment performance, and maintain production equipment according to required procedures. The technician documents work performed and works closely with Production, Technical Operations, Quality, and other support groups.

This is a night-shift role on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule: 12-hour shifts from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., including weekends and holidays. The technician also participates in a rotational on-call schedule that includes days, nights, and weekends.

The role includes predictive maintenance and reliability work; preventive maintenance development and execution; equipment installation and replacement support; troubleshooting; and process improvement. The technician uses SAP and other manufacturing systems, provides technical guidance and training, supports automation, validation, and testing activities, and follows hazardous-energy-control procedures and applicable cGMP, safety, and environmental requirements. Work is performed in clean-room conditions and requires aseptic gowning and personal protective equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least two years of equipment maintenance or related experience.
• Computer fluency, including thorough knowledge of DeltaV.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Proficiency with general hand and power tools, instruments, and testing apparatus used in electronic, mechanical, and instrumentation fields.
• Ability to read P&IDs, electrical drawings, and blueprints.
• Ability to follow complex instructions and use manufacturing business systems such as SAP and ADP eTime.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and advance several tasks in parallel.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders and stairs, work on platforms and equipment above floor level, and walk, bend, crawl, and stoop.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and perform job duties while aseptically gowned.
• Willingness to be vaccinated and have blood tested for titer for products manufactured at the facility, if needed.
• Availability for a rotating 12-hour night schedule that includes weekends and holidays, as well as rotational on-call support covering days, nights, and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Technical school diploma or associate degree.
• Experience working in a clean room or GMP/regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience working on clean utility systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, maintain, troubleshoot, and assess mechanical and other production equipment throughout the manufacturing environment.
• Perform complex maintenance tasks, resolve deviations, and address production, maintenance, and operational problems, including off-shift and after-hours issues.
• Perform predictive maintenance and reliability tasks as assigned.
• Develop and perform preventive maintenance activities and document work in SAP and other applicable systems.
• Support equipment installations and replacements by coordinating with vendors, recommending spare parts, selecting lubrication processes, and assisting project engineers.
• Assist with automation, validation, and additional testing as required.
• Provide technical guidance and maintenance or process training to others.
• Communicate across shifts and teams to keep colleagues informed and operating efficiently; support problem-solving efforts and solutions from other shifts.
• Identify and implement projects that streamline work and improve the business.
• Follow task instructions and complete written documentation of work performed.
• Maintain and repair equipment safely and efficiently using Hazardous Energy Control Procedures.
• Comply with current good manufacturing practices, safety requirements, and environmental regulations and guidelines.
• Support a rotational on-call schedule, including days, nights, and weekends.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Coach or Mechanical Services Engineer.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision healthcare and other insurance benefits for employees and family.
• Retirement benefits, including a 401(k).
• Paid holidays, vacation, compassionate days, and sick days.
• Eligibility for an annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED