Electrician

Merck; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ is seeking an Electrician to install, operate, maintain and repair electrical power and lighting systems for an industrial environment.

You will work with transformers, VFDs, UPSs and generators, reading CAD drawings and schematics to ensure safe, reliable operation. The role requires 5+ years of apprenticeship or equivalent experience, with a strong focus on safety and quality work in an industrial setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years apprenticeship or equivalent experience in electrical installation and repair in an industrial environment.
• Understand wiring diagrams, schematics and CAD drawings/Blueprints.
• Familiarity with local National Electric Code.
• Knowledge of various types of electrical motors and controls.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, maintain or alter electrical services, equipment and controls using 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.
• Read CAD drawings, prints, schematics, sketches or verbal instructions.
• Install static grounding circuits.
• Operate hand/power tools and test instruments; maintain equipment in good condition.
• Adhere to safety rules/regulations and report unsafe situations to supervisor.
• Maintain clean, safe work area; perform other duties including work of other trades as required.

Skills

Electrical theory & practice

National Electric Code familiarity

Wiring diagrams & CAD

Electric motors & controls

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical certification

Tools

Test instruments

Hand/power tools

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 planning 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

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Requirements

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. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

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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

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

n/a

Job Posting End Date

A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Requisition ID: R414412