Maintenance Technician at Merck & Co. in Wellington, New Zealand, NZ

Job Description

Maintenance Technician

• Permanent, full-time opportunity with competitive remuneration and benefits

• Location: (Onsite) Wellington - Upper Hutt, New Zealand

• Career growth: Join a thriving industry with strong long-term career prospects

• Professional development: Develop your skills in a hands-on technical role with genuine growth opportunities

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Technician on our Upper Hutt Site. This position will be part of the Maintenance team.

Of critical importance to the successful execution of this role is the ability to apply technical knowledge to routine maintenance and troubleshooting activities.  It is also essential to be able to work collaboratively with other functions to support site priorities.

The Maintenance Technician sits within the Engineering Centre of Excellence (COE) and reports to the Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Manager.

What You Will Do

The primary responsibility of the Maintenance Technician is to support the site by:

• Performing and documenting maintenance activities to meet maintenance schedules

• Ensuring equipment breakdowns are resolved with minimal disruption to the operation, including trouble shooting and resolve non-routine problems

• Ensuring all Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), corporate and legislative compliance requirements are met

• Working closely with customers to organise own daily tasks and support production schedules

• Participation in a call-out roster is required to provide 24-hour support to the facility as needed

Preventative and Corrective Maintenance

• Carry out preventative maintenance to agreed schedules and SOPs

• Plan daily tasks with the customer to meet maintenance and production needs

• Respond promptly to breakdowns and complete corrective maintenance to minimise downtime

• Troubleshoot equipment, processes and utilities, and document equipment failures

• Support contamination investigations and plant shutdown activities

Documentation and GMP Compliance

• Complete maintenance records and routine documentation accurately and on time

• Record work in line with Good Documentation Practice and GMP requirements

• Write simple investigation reports and review assigned SOPs

Continuous Improvement

• Identify faults, deviations and opportunities for improvement

• Use root cause analysis to support problem solving

• Implement corrective and preventative actions

• Contribute to facility and equipment improvement projects

Engineering Team

• Complete training in assigned tasks and areas

• Provide cover for team members when required

• Work in a professional, flexible and collaborative manner

• Keep up to date with technical developments in your area

What You Must have

• Experience in a maintenance or engineering environment, with hands-on involvement in maintenance activities

• Trade Certificate in a relevant discipline (preferred)

• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical, Mechatronics or Engineering Technology

• Skills in welding, pneumatics, and hydraulics (not essential, advantageous)

• Knowledge of pumps, valves and steam traps (advantageous)

• Experience with GMP/GLP or ISO 9000 or similar in a production environment (advantageous)

• Computer Skills:  Microsoft Office (e.g. MS Word, Outlook)

What You Can Expect

• Work autonomously while being supported as part of a trusted global animal health organisation

• Build on your technical expertise through ongoing development opportunities

• Experience a wide range of maintenance work that supports your professional growth

• Join a collaborative team of skilled professionals who support one another

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing talented and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when 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 workplace.

Required Skills:

Engineering Technology, Equipment Reliability Improvement, Equipment Troubleshooting, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Production Management, Production Scheduling, Quality Standards, Technical Reporting

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Not Applicable

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Job Posting End Date:

06/13/2026

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