Merck
Lead Maintenance Technician
USA - Minnesota - Worthington · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$73k-$115kDetected 69 days ago
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About the role
- For over 130 years, we have pioneered groundbreaking science.
- Rooted in direct experience on the farm and in the clinic, we work hand in hand with our customers every step of the way.
- Because when it comes to animal health, no one sees it like we do.
Responsibilities
- Ability to perform routine preventative maintenance functions, audit PMs, and task lists, giving feedback on improvement ideas and ensuring all parts list are accurate
- Ensure major issues are recorded and communicated to Maintenance Lead/Management
- Ensure issues and temporary repairs are escalated to Maintenance Lead/Management to ensure plans to fully resolved are in process
- Practice safety and support team safety awareness
- Communicate effectively on shift and to the Maintenance team to ensure any support requests are filled
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Our singular focus is to empower those who care for animals, helping them manage their vital responsibility with confidence.
Requirements
- No Travel Required
Nice to have
- Preferred Skills Or Certifications But Not Required:
- Preferred Skills:
Skills
- Experience with building management systems/software
- Maintenance experience with pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical equipment and facilities
- Associates degree in a Technical discipline, preferably in Industrial Maintenance Technology or Mechatronics
- Experience with lyophilization equipment or processes
- Experience working with H2O systems that produce WFI,EP, and DI water for production consumption
- Refrigeration experience with low temp freezers, blast freezers, air conditioning systems, or chillers
- Experience with equipment including Autoclaves, Glass washers, Bioreactors, Steam in place systems, etc
- Biotech / pharmaceutical GMP manufacturing industry experience
- Current Employees apply HERE
- Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
- 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.
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.
- $72,900 - $114,700
- 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
- Our Animal Health division is seeking a highly motivated individual as a Maintenance Mechanic in the Maintenance and Engineering Department at our Worthington, Minnesota Manufacturing site.
- 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.
Visa & Work Authorization
- VISA Sponsorship:
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