GMP Maintenance Technician

Merck Group • $68K — $106K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED or Associate degree in HVAC, Mechanical Technology, or other technical discipline.
  • 3+ years of commercial or industrial maintenance experience, or 1+ years with an associate degree.
  • Understanding of good documentation practices (GDP).
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).
  • Solid knowledge of industrial maintenance tools and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain various equipment including HVAC, mechanical systems, and clean utilities to ensure compliance and performance.
  • Document maintenance and repair work adhering to Good Documentation Practices.
  • Utilize SAP, Trackwise, Delta V, and Siemens systems for managing maintenance tasks and troubleshooting.
  • Conduct routine checks on equipment to support GMP operations at the Cherokee facility.
  • Collaborate with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to uphold GMP standards.
  • Respond to emergency breakdowns and alarms within GMP facilities.
  • Coordinate with contract service providers to support maintenance activities.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Retirement contributions
  • Opportunity for performance-based bonuses
Full Job Description
Your Role:

In this role you are responsible for maintaining all types of equipment including but not limited to rotating mechanical systems, clean utilities including USP and WFI water systems, chemical processing equipment, GMP clean rooms, HVAC systems, and other Electromechanical systems to ensure proper operation, performance, and compliance. The Technician will routinely use the SAP (CMMA), Trackwise (QMS), Meridian (drawing repository), Delta V (DCS), Siemens (BMS), and the tools of the trade for maintenance, alarm management, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment. This role is located at the 3300 South Second Street facility.

  • Work in a fast-paced, safety-oriented, team environment.
  • Maintain records to comply with Good Documentation Practice requirements to include detailed documentation of work performed in both electronic and written form.
  • Utilize SAP (CMMS), Trackwise (QMS), Drawings, Delta V (DCS), Siemens (BMS), and other tools of the trade for work management, alarm management, troubleshooting, and repairing of GMP equipment.
  • Perform routine maintenance and system performance checks on all types of equipment supporting the GMP operations at the Cherokee site.
  • Support Engineering with performance and reliability improvements.
  • Follow prescribed safety and environmental rules and regulations.
  • Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing groups to ensure strict compliance with GMP guidelines and documentation to ensure that the equipment is maintained in GMP compliance.
  • Work with contract service providers and supports contractors executing maintenance activities.
  • Respond to emergency breakdowns and alarms throughout the GMP facilities as needed.
  • Must demonstrate Good Documentation Practices and communication skills.
  • 2nd Shift: Monday - Friday 3pm - 11:30pm.


Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • 3+ years of commercial or industrial maintenance experience.

OR
  • Associate degree in HVAC, Mechanical Technology, or other technical Discipline.
  • 1+ years of industrial or commercial maintenance experience.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Understanding of good documentation practices (GDP).
  • Interpersonal effectiveness and communication skills (written and oral).
  • Working knowledge of the tools and materials of Industrial maintenance, repair of mechanical rotating equipment, maintaining water systems, industrial electric and instrumentation, and the ability to perform multiple types of industrial maintenance and repair, predictive and reliability tasks, and other duties as assigned.
  • Experience in machining, pipefitting, electrical, and repair of rotating equipment.
  • Ability to solve problems & troubleshoot complex systems.
  • Ability to independently plan & organize daily tasks.


Pay Range for this position: $33 - $51 / hour

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other prerequisites. For more information click here.

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