Merck KGaA is a leading global science and technology company operating across the healthcare, life science, and electronics sectors. Founded in 1668, it is the world's oldest pharmaceutical and chemical company, currently employing over 60,000 people worldwide and focusing on high-tech solutions for life-threatening diseases and scientific advancement.

In Spain, Merck maintains a robust presence with major manufacturing sites and commercial hubs that serve both local and international markets. The company is a significant employer for international professionals in Spain, particularly within its global supply chain, IT, and R&D functions, offering a multicultural environment where English is frequently used as a primary working language.

Founded in 1668 in Darmstadt, Germany, Merck is the world's oldest operating chemical and pharmaceutical company. It has evolved from a single pharmacy into a global powerhouse that remains majority-owned by the descendants of Friedrich Jacob Merck.

For international professionals

Operates major production facilities in Tres Cantos (Madrid) and Mollet del Vallès (Barcelona).
Frequently hires for global roles in IT, Supply Chain, and Data Science that do not require Spanish fluency.
Offers the 'Curious Talent' program, providing structured entry points for international graduates and interns.
Consistently recognized as a 'Top Employer' in Spain, offering comprehensive benefits and relocation support for senior roles.

Chemical Maintenance Operator

Merck

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

Apply your Magic with us

Are you ready to explore, break barriers, and discover much more? We know you have big plans. So do we; innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics passionates our colleagues worldwide. Together, we dream big and share the enthusiasm for caring for a great diversity of people, customers, patients, and the planet. That is why we are always looking for curious minds to imagine the unseen with us.

United as one for patients: our goal in Healthcare is to help create, improve, and prolong lives. We create treatments, smart devices, and innovative technologies in therapeutic fields such as oncology, neurology, and fertility. Our teams collaborate across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity with the aim of helping patients at every stage of their lives. Joining our Healthcare team means being part of a diverse, inclusive, and flexible work culture that offers fantastic opportunities for personal and professional development across the globe.

Job Objective: Maintenance Mechanic in the chemical plant.

Functions and responsibilities:

Chemical plant maintenance:
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of equipment and facilities to ensure the optimal operation of the Chemical Production Plant.
- Properly record maintenance actions performed in the work order or in the designated format, according to the type of maintenance intervention.
- Comply with safety standards and internal regulations that are applicable.
- Propose and participate in the implementation of improvements.
- Take responsibility for the care and proper use of equipment and tools, and the good condition of the facilities.
Corrective maintenance:
- Perform a diagnosis of the breakdown or incident produced in the equipment, as well as an analysis of the origin of the problem.
- Repair or replace defective elements to restore the correct functioning of the equipment.
Preventive maintenance:
- Execution of assigned preventive maintenance tasks according to work order instructions, procedures, instruction manuals, or directions from the Chemical Maintenance Supervisor.

Interaction: Chemical Plant personnel, Site Central Services, and external companies providing services at the Chemical Plant.

Requirements:

CFGS in Mechanics, Mechatronics, or equivalent. Knowledge of GMP and training in Occupational Risk Prevention is valued.
At least 2 years of experience as a mechanic or electromechanic in an industrial plant or similar. 1 year of experience as a mechanic or electromechanic in a Chemical or Pharmaceutical Plant is valued.
Advanced level in office software. SAP PM (maintenance module) is valued.

Work center: Mollet del Vallés

Permanent position

What we offer: We are curious minds from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for everyone to develop and grow at their own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to champion human progress.

Apply now and become part of a team dedicated to Awakening Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

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Aplica tu Magia con nosotros/as

¿Estás listo/a para explorar, romper barreras y descubrir mucho más? Sabemos que tienes grandes planes. Nosotros/as, también, innovar con la ciencia y la tecnología para enriquecer la vida de las personas con las soluciones en Healthcare, Life Science y Electronics apasiona a nuestros colegas en el mundo entero. Juntos/as, soñamos en grande y compartimos el entusiasmo por cuidar a una gran diversidad de personas, clientes, pacientes y al planeta. Por eso, siempre buscamos mentes curiosas que imaginen lo nunca visto con nosotros.

Unidos/as como uno solo para los pacientes: nuestra meta en Healthcare es ayudar a crear, mejorar y prolongar vidas. Creamos tratamientos, dispositivos inteligentes y tecnologías innovadoras en campos terapéuticos como la oncología, la neurología y la fertilidad. Nuestros equipos colaboran en 6 continentes con pasión y una curiosidad incesante con el objetivo de ayudar a los pacientes en cada etapa de su vida. Unirte a nuestro equipo de Healthcare significa formar parte de una cultura de trabajo diversa, inclusiva y flexible, que ofrece fantásticas oportunidades para el desarrollo personal y profesional en todo el planeta.

Objetivo del puesto: Mecánico/a de mantenimiento en la planta química.

Funciones y responsabilidades:

Mantenimiento de la planta química:
- Realiza el mantenimiento preventivo y correctivo de los equipos e instalaciones, para garantizar el funcionamiento óptimo de la Planta de Producción Química.
- Registra debidamente las acciones de mantenimiento realizadas en la orden de trabajo o en el formato que se designe, según el tipo de intervención de mantenimiento.
- Cumple con las normas de seguridad y regulaciones internas que sean de aplicación.
- Propone y participa en la implementación de mejoras.
- Se responsabiliza del cuidado y buen uso de los equipos, herramientas y buen estado de las instalaciones.
Mantenimiento correctivo:
- Realiza un diagnóstico de la avería o incidencia producida en el equipo, así como el análisis del origen del problema.
- Repara o sustituye los elementos defectuosos para restablecer el correcto funcionamiento del equipo.
Mantenimiento preventivo:
- Ejecución de las tareas asignadas de mantenimiento preventivo según indicaciones de las órdenes de trabajo, procedimientos, manual de instrucciones o indicaciones del Encargado de Mantenimiento Química.

Interacción: Personal de Planta Química, Servicios Centrales del Site y empresas externas que prestan servicios en la Planta Química.

Requisitos:

CFGS Mecánica, Mecatrónica o equivalente. Valorable Conocimientos GMP y formación en Prevención de Riesgos Laborales.
Al menos 2 años de experiencia como mecánico/a o electromecánico/a en planta industrial o similar. Valorable 1 año de experiencia como mecánico/a o electromecánico/a en Planta Química o Farmaceútica.
Nivel avanzado en ofimática. Valorable SAP PM ( módulo mantenimiento)

Centro de trabajo: Mollet del Vallés

Posición indefinida

Lo que ofrecemos: Somos mentes curiosas que provienen de una amplia gama de antecedentes, perspectivas y experiencias de vida. Creemos que esta variedad impulsa la excelencia y la innovación, fortaleciendo nuestra capacidad para liderar en ciencia y tecnología. Estamos comprometidos/as a crear acceso y oportunidades para que todos/as se desarrollen y crezcan a su propio ritmo. Únete a nosotros/as para construir una cultura de inclusión y pertenencia que impacte a millones y empodere a todos para defender el progreso humano.