Machine Technician - Day Shift

Company: Merck & Co, Inc
Location: Irving
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionNew hires in office-based roles in the US & Puerto Rico will be required, subject to applicable law, to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for a medical or religious exemption to this vaccination requirement that can be accommodated without an undue burden to the operation. However, subject to applicable law, employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as employees in health services, customer facing commercial, or research based roles, will be required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment.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. Job Summary: This is primarily a day shift support role to aid the production department in meeting scheduling requirements. Our goal is to achieve a strong technical presence on these shifts. Maintaining and repairing the machines as necessary to ensure smooth operation and minimize down time. The machines consist of a laser marking system, a VideoJet graphics printer and a conveyor system. The successful candidate should be able to: Repair, clean, troubleshoot and maintain all equipment on the Production Floor.Perform weekly, monthly, and yearly PMs. Create and maintain files and drawings needed for Production which will include the setting up of new layouts or adjusting existing layouts for proper marking. Work with Production personnel to keep the machines running and minimize equipment down time. Interact with the Production Manager, Shift Supervisors, Laser Operators, and Quality Control Inspectors to ensure production schedules are met. Key Qualifications : High School Diploma or equivalent or vocational training. Two years experience in a manufacturing environment. Adhere to the applicable safety standards, rules and regulations in the workplace. Experience working with electro-mechanical equipment in a manufacturing environment. Ability to identify and troubleshoot current or future equipment issues. Able to work well in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with minimal supervision. Task motivated and preventive maintenance focused. Willing to accept responsibility for assigned project. Intermediate or advanced PC Skills (Windows, excel, access, networking). Proficient in reading and understanding the English language. Ability to lift and handle up to 50 lbs. Willing to work overtime, when needed. Preferred Skills : Experience with laser marking systems. Experience with VideoJet Graphics Printing machines. Experience with Adept Robots and automation systems.Experience with AutoCAD and Adobe Photoshop.Our Support Functions deliver services and make recommendations about ways to enhance our workplace and the culture of our organization. Our Support Functions include HR, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Procurement, Administration, Facilities and Security. Who we are ... We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, 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 APPLICANTSIn 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.Residents of Colorado Click here to request this role's pay range.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. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. For more information about personal rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, visit: EEOC Poster EEOC GINA Supplement OFCCP EEO Supplement Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status: RegularRelocation:No relocationVISA Sponsorship:No Travel Requirements: No Travel RequiredFlexible Work Arrangements:Work WeekShift:1st - DayValid Driving License:YesHazardous Material(s):Number of Openings: 1Requisition ID:R175320

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