Merck
Technician (Technical), Operations
USA - North Carolina - Wilson · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$58k-$91kDetected 67 days ago
SAPOperations ManagementLogisticsCustomer SupportGMPCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingLean Manufacturing
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About the role
- The Technician (Technical), Operations role is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience in manufacturing and/or packaging operations who are proficient with basic mechanical/electrical equipment troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair.
- This role will serve as the first responder to challenges that arise with manufacturing and packaging equipment, effectively diagnosing and addressing technical issues.
- The position will also have responsibilities including routine and non-routine equipment / process troubleshooting, process monitoring, and alarm response, all aimed at maintaining operational efficiency and product quality.
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain various manufacturing and packaging equipment to routinely achieve
- Perform and document equipment challenges per current procedures.
- Organize, clean and maintain the designated work area to ensure a clean and orderly working environment.
Requirements
- No Travel Required
- Complete effective line clearance, cleaning and inspection including the completion of required documentation.
- Maintains and transports all required processing equipment, materials, supplies and products needed to support manufacturing and packaging.
- Complete in-process testing and inspections supporting the manufacturing and packaging, validation, and development processes as required.
- Cleans and lubricates machines periodically and performs other basic maintenance work required (ie. wiping off sensors, recharging process fluids, etc.) to assure the efficient operation of all equipment.
Nice to have
- Preferred Skills:
Skills
- a) Education Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- b) Required Skills
- More than 2 years of experience in a GMP manufacturing facility.
- Experience operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and/or repairing industrial equipment.
- Basic mechanical and electrical system understanding
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment utilizing a systematic approach to understand problems and determine appropriate solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to work with computerized and automated systems.
- Must be willing and able to lift 50 lbs.
- Must be willing to work various shifts.
- c) Preferred Skills
- Maintenance experience within a GMP regulated environment
Compensation
- This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.
- The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
- $57,900 - $91,200
- 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.
Benefits
- Follow health and safety policies, including proper gowning procedures and the use of safety equipment.
- 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.
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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