Tech, Maintenance (nights)

Merck & Co. • Durham, NC

271d • Onsite

About The Position

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 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, clean utilities 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 night shift position, 12-hour (6:00pm - 6:00am) rotation (2-2-3). The successful candidate for this position will work a hour 2, 2, 3 shift schedule (12 hours shift, 2 nights on, 2 nights off, 3 nights on, 2 nights off, 2 nights on, 3 nights off, repeats) which will include weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• A minimum of two (2) years of equipment maintenance or related experience required.
• Computer fluency, including thorough knowledge of DeltaV required.

Nice To Haves

• Technical School Diploma or Associate Degree preferred.
• Experience working in a clean room or GMP/regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience working on Clean Utility systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Must have knowledge installing, repairing and maintaining mechanical related equipment throughout a Manufacturing environment and 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.
• 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 business systems (SAP, ADP eTime, etc.).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED