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Lead Maintenance Technician

Merck
September 15, 2026
Full-time
On-site
De Soto, KS
Operations
Role: Lead Technician in Maintenance at a biologics-focused animal health manufacturing plant, responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on facility equipment including utilities, process, and packaging systems. Responsibilities: troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and computerized building management systems; perform emergency repairs; maintain documentation via CMMS (SAP); support process equipment improvements. Requirements: High school diploma; 5+ years industrial maintenance experience or technical degree with 3+ years' experience; strong mechanical/electrical troubleshooting skills; ability to read electrical prints and P&ID diagrams; commitment to safety. Preferred: experience with HMI/SCADA systems, FDA/USDA regulated environments. High-Value: biologics production, fermentation and cell culture platforms, GMP compliance, manufacturing equipment, 10% travel, evening shift, Kansas location.