Job Description
About Us
Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the backbone of our business — producing high-quality products with a “Safety First, Quality Always” mindset. At our Millsboro, Delaware facility, we serve as the Center of Excellence for Poultry and Freeze-Dried Vaccines, supporting the global poultry production supply chain. As our site continues to grow, we are seeking talented individuals who bring energy, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.
We currently have an opening for a Maintenance Electrician — a key role in building and sustaining a proactive, high-performance operations team.
What You’ll Do
As a Maintenance Electrician, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of electrical systems across the facility. Your work will directly support manufacturing operations and critical site infrastructure. Responsibilities include
Assemble, install, maintain, and test electrical equipment and wiring systems in commercial/industrial settings.
Prepare work areas and install electrical components according to code and specifications.
Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and electrical drawings; verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances.
Connect wiring and equipment safely and in compliance with applicable standards.
Maintain and test site fire systems, emergency generators, and fire pumps.
Support annual thermographic scans of electrical gear.
Operate equipment safely when trained and certified.
Communicate effectively with team members, internal customers, and external vendors.
Education Requirement:
Required Qualifications:
Master or Journeyman Electrical License (with the ability to achieve a Master Electrician License within 1 year of hire).
Minimum of 5 years’ experience as an Industrial Electrician.
Experience with 480 Volt switchgear, transformers, and distribution panels.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical blueprints/schematics.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to meet physical requirements, including lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs. and working from ladders or elevated platforms.
Willingness to participate in the on-call rotation.
Knowledge of OSHA General Industry standards, including hot work and lockout/tagout procedures.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with motor control circuits and relay logic.
Hands-on experience with electrical controls, including PLCs, VFDs, stepper drives, MCCs, photo eyes, and fiber optic sensors.
Working knowledge of automated building management systems (e.g., Siemens).
Familiarity with SAP or similar computerized maintenance management systems.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with a focus on safety and compliance.
Experience working under OSHA standards for electrical safety, elevated work, and confined space.
Why Join Us
This role offers the opportunity to:
Work with advanced electrical systems that support critical manufacturing operations.
Contribute to a culture built on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Grow your career within a global organization that values technical expertise and innovation.
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Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday – Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.
The salary range for this role is
$77,700.00 – $122,300.00
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.
You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
10%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable
Shift:
1st – Day
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
n/a
Required Skills:
Adaptability, Adaptability, ASME Codes, Blueprints, Calibration of Equipment, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Condition Monitoring, Contractor Management, Electrical Control System, Electrical Safety, Facility Maintenance, HVAC Systems, Lean Six Sigma Continuous Improvement, Maintenance Management, Maintenance Planning Software, Management Information Systems (MIS), Manufacturing Support, Mechanical Maintenance, Planned Maintenance Systems (PMS), Poultry Farming, Power Transformers, Problem Solving Therapy, Production Scheduling, Production Support, Safety Standards {+ 2 more}
Preferred Skills:
Job Posting End Date:
09/30/2025
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