Electrician

Merck & Co.; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. in Rahway, NJ is seeking an Electrician to install, operate, maintain, alter, troubleshoot and repair electrical power and lighting distribution systems and a range of industrial equipment.

Under supervision, you will work with high/low voltage systems, CAD drawings, schematics, and safety practices while delivering high-quality work and ownership of equipment. Shifts include day or evening, with competitive hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; vocational/technical certification preferred.
• 5+ years apprenticeship or equivalent in electrical installation/repair in industrial settings.
• Ability to read CAD drawings, schematics, and blueprints; familiarity with electrical motors and controls.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, maintain or alter electrical services, equipment and controls.
• Work with high and low voltage systems, transformers, and related equipment.
• Operate hand/power tools and test instruments; maintain a safe work area.

Skills

Electrical theory

Wiring diagrams

CAD drawings

Electrical safety

Motors and controls

Education

High School diploma

Trade/technical certification

Tools

VFDs

UPS/lighting inverters

ATS

Emergency generators

Job description

Job Description

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity with a rapidly growing pharmaceutical manufacturer? If so, then this is the opportunity for you!

Under general supervision and engineering support, the Electrician will install, operate, maintain, alter, troubleshoot and repair electrical power and lighting distribution systems along with a wide variety of industrial electrical equipment. Demonstrate ownership of equipment systems serviced and pride in quality work.

• Install, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, maintain or alter electrical services, equipment and controls, using approved and properly sized wire, conduit, raceways and equipment.
• Work with high and low voltage systems, including transformers, high voltage primary feed and secondary transformers.
• Work with facilities and research electrical systems including VFDs, UPSs/lighting inverters, ATSs and emergency generators, lighting systems, gas detection systems, motors, etc.
• Work from CAD drawings, prints, schematics, sketches or verbal instructions.
• Install static grounding circuits.
• Operate efficiently, all hand/power tools, test instruments and equipment normally used by this trade and maintain/return in good condition.
• Demonstrate ownership of workplace safety/site safety culture by adhering to all safety rules/regulations and reporting to supervisor any equipment in need of repair or any unsafe situations or conditions.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a safe, efficient and clean operating condition.
• Assist in performing other duties, including work of other trades as required.

Shift: Day shift (7 am – 3:45 pm) or 2nd shift (3:00 pm – 11:45 pm), determined by position availability after polling.

Education Minimum Requirement: High School graduate or equivalent. Vocation or technical school certification.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Completed courses in Electrical Theory and Practice
• Familiarity with the local National Electric Code
• Understand wiring diagrams, schematics and CAD drawings/Blueprints
• Have knowledge of the various types of electrical motors and controls.

Required Experience and Skills: 5+ years apprenticeship or equivalent experience in electrical installation and repair in an industrial environment. Must have adequate skills to perform required job functions with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to adequately perform required job functions. This includes being able to lift, bend, and move in such a way as to perform job tasks in a safe and approved manner. Must be able to operate required hand/power tools, test instrumentation and equipment required by this trade in a safe and approved manner.

Environmental Conditions: Environmental conditions will vary based on the job being performed. Work may take place in either the maintenance shop and/or in the plant depending upon the job requirements.

Compensation Range: $39.59 to $49.21 per hour

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.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully- Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, 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: Regular

Relocation: No relocation

VISA Sponsorship: No

Travel Requirements: No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable

Shift: 1st - Day, 2nd - Evening

Valid Driving License: No

Hazardous Material(s): n/a

Job Posting End Date: 09/24/2026

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE -the listed job posting end date.

Requisition ID: R414412