Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make our products. We work in the manufacturing plants with a "Safety First, Quality Always" mindset striving for continuous improvement. We work in the local plant connected to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.
The Senior Maintenance Technician is accountable for performing all preventative and corrective maintenance support for formulation, primary filling, inspection, and/or packaging equipment within their area of assignment. This position will also be accountable for providing shop floor operations and environmental monitoring support to their area of assignment. This position will be an individual contributor and member of the Operations team within the Vaccines integrated process team.
The role will be accountable for ensuring that Environmental Health and Safety and GMP compliance is maintained for their area of assignment. This role will also be accountable for troubleshooting and problem-solving equipment related issues and ensuring 100% PM compliance within their area of assignment.
Position Responsibilities
Delivery
Set up, adjust, repair, and maintain vaccines formulation, primary filling, inspection, and packaging equipment within the pod vaccine manufacturing facility
Execute and develop preventative maintenance for vaccine processing and packaging equipment
Conduct corrective maintenance and troubleshooting for vaccine processing and packaging equipment utilizing diagnostic equipment and programmable logic controllers as necessary
Partner with operators to execute manufacturing operations tasks within the pod vaccine manufacturing facility
Use technical information, drawings, diagrams, and schematics to aid in equipment maintenance troubleshooting and repairs
Disassemble and inspect parts and equipment to determine the cause of improper operation | Make repairs through the use of replacement parts and machine fabrications | Reassemble equipment with new or repaired parts
Minor and major overhauls to vaccine processing equipment by completely disassembling, repairing, and reassembling equipment to proper operation condition
Assemble and millwright functions in the receipt and installation of new equipment
Compliance
Accountable for performing work in a safe manner, following identified safety procedures (hazardous work permitting, and using applicable safety equipment/personnel protective equipment
Implement maintenance and operations functions in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs)
Complete documentation in batch record and/or computerized maintenance management system in accordance with site procedure
Maintain good housekeeping and 5S in assigned work area
Adhere to the highest level of data integrity while performing maintenance and operations duties
Ensure that work and adjustments performed within the pods is properly documented and executed in alignment with change management procedures
Assist in the investigation, root cause determination, and Corrective Action and Preventive Action implementation for equipment or personnel related compliance discrepancies noted during day to day activities and/or audits | Escalate as per IPT management processes
Cost
Participate in new equipment installations by interfacing with equipment vendors, recommending spare parts, selecting lubrication, assisting process-project engineers, assisting qualification, and performing initial de-bug for vaccines processing and packaging equipment
Ensure that startup activities for area of assignment are managed such that project deliverables and timelines are well defined in advance and met
Closely monitor equipment performance and improve reliability through problem solving and continuous improvement
Clean and lubricate equipment periodically and perform other maintenance work required to ensure efficient equipment operation
Determine proper equipment settings, clearances, and set-up standard work and respond effectively to equipment malfunctions to promote optimal productivity with minimal delays or discards
Recommend continuous improvement, productivity, and capital projects for the IPT
Team
Assist engineers and equipment vendors in new equipment installation including completion of qualification documentation
Provide technical and GMP guidance to outside contractors when they are performing work on process equipment
Act as liaison to the Utilities maintenance and Calibration teams
Maintain a culture of continuous improvement and focused on standard work, making problems visible, minimizing waste, reducing process variability, and problem solving
Education Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent and five (5) years of industrial maintenance experience or two (2) year technical degree with three (3) years of maintenance experience or equivalent
Required Experience and Skills
Demonstrated industrial maintenance, mechanical, and electrical skills
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment utilizing a systematic approach to understand problems and determine appropriate solutions
Ability to read and understand electrical prints, P&IDs, and control loop diagrams
Demonstrated ability to work independently as team member
Ability to gown and work in an aseptic environment
Willing to work irregular hours to support multi-shift operation
Preferred Experience and Skills
Maintenance experience within a vaccine, pharmaceutical, or GMP regulated environment
Aseptic filling, qualified inspection processes, systems, pharmaceutical packaging and serialization/aggregation
Working in a regulated environment (FDA, etc.) and basic knowledge of cGMPs as they apply to the vaccine/pharmaceutical industry
Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Problem Solving, and Right First-Time methodologies
Systems Applications and Products / Manufacturing Execution System basic knowledge from either or production execution perspective
Working knowledge of machine shop equipment (lathe, drill press, grinder, milling equipment, welding, power cutting tools, etc.)
Ability to perform or support technical writing of documents such as preventive maintenance procedures (PMs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Demonstrated ability and drive to work autonomously and help organize priorities and work for other team members
Outstanding communication skills both within direct team and across multiple shifts to ensure success of overall team
Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is dedicated to being the most trusted supplier of bio-pharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create a reliable global manufacturing network that's devoted to delivering a high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.
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Who we are ...
We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.
What we look for ...
Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us-and start making your impact today.
NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS
In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.
If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.
For positions located in the United States and Puerto Rico - Subject to applicable law, all new hires (including internal transfers) must demonstrate that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or that they qualify for a medical or religious exemption to this vaccination requirement. New hires (including internal transfers) to a position that, as determined by the Company, requires routine collaboration with external stakeholders (such as roles in health services or customer-facing commercial or research-based roles) ("Customer-Facing Role") who are not vaccinated must qualify for a medical or religious exemption and be in a position that the Company determines can accommodate unvaccinated employees without causing an undue burden to business operations. If, following dialog with the candidate as appropriate, it is determined that the candidate either a) does not qualify for a religious or medical exemption or, b) for candidates applying for Customer-Facing roles, it is determined that allowing the candidate to work without vaccination would cause an undue burden to the Company, the candidate will be ineligible for hire or transfer, or any offer of employment or transfer (if applicable) will be revoked. Please note that notwithstanding the approval of any reasonable accommodation, the Company reserves the right to monitor, modify, or revoke any such accommodation if it is determined, following dialog with the employee, that the accommodation is no longer effective or results in an undue burden to the Company.
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Employee Status: Regular
Relocation: No relocation
VISA Sponsorship: No
Travel Requirements: No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements: On-Site
Shift: 1st - Day, 2nd - Evening, 3rd - Night
Valid Driving License: No
Hazardous Material(s):
Number of Openings: 0
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Job Post Date: 12/22/22
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