Off-Shift SPO Technician - Military Veterans
at Merck & Company
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Job Description
Position Description
- Under the direction of Maintenance Coach, sets up, adjusts, repairs, and maintains all Pharmaceutical process equipment.
- Performs calibrations and maintains industrial instrumentation standards. Carries out industrial maintenance functions in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices and prepares technical documentation on as needed basis.
- Participates in the establishment and improvement of new and existing process equipment.
- Provides technical specifications and information to Research and Development, Process-Project Engineers, and other our Manufacturing Division requestors.
- Write installs, and tests measuring and nonmeasuring logic controller programming. Primary focus will involve maintaining process equipment by developing/performing PM's, developing/performing instrument calibrations, installing new equipment, completing validation protocols, documenting work using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS - SAP) and other duties as requested by the maintenance coach.
Equipment:
- All equipment (packaging, manufacturing, and utilities) used in the Pharmaceutical operation.
- Diagnostic, test, and comparison standards used in industrial and laboratory calibration programs.
- Machine shop equipment: lathe, drill press, grinder, a milling machine, gas and electric welder, and power cutting tools.
- Electric programming and diagnostic equipment.
- Precision calibrated equipment necessary for the complete maintenance of state-of-the-art pharmaceutical laboratory processes used in the manufacture and packaging of ethical drugs.
- Programmable logic controller & other computer interfaced controller equipment.
Position Qualifications : (please provide below)
Education Minimum Requirement: High School diploma or Equivalent
Required Experience and Skills**: 5 years of industrial maintenance experience or 2 year technical degree with 3 years of maintenance experience or equivalent. A primary knowledge in the industrial maintenance environment is required. Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills are essential and must possess these skills to be effective in this area without further skills training. Must be able to read electrical prints and P&ID control loops.
Preferred Experience and Skills: 2-year technical degree with 5 years of maintenance experience or equivalent. Mechanical and electrical trouble shooting skills are essential and must possess these skills to be effective in this area without further skills training.
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable
Shift:
2nd - Evening
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
N/A
Job Posting End Date:
03/20/2025
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