I/E Techn.-Electrician

Merck & Co.; West Point (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. is seeking an Electrician/I/E Technician to assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical systems in our heavy industrial facilities. You will read blueprints, diagnose electrical issues, and perform preventive maintenance using CMMS work orders.

The role requires at least three years of relevant experience, a high school diploma or electrician trade training, and the ability to work across shifts. Safety, quality, and teamwork are essential in this position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with electrician training or apprenticeship.
• Read blueprints and electrical diagrams; perform troubleshooting and repairs.
• Experience in heavy industrial electrical maintenance and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, disconnect and test electrical equipment, motors and controls.
• Maintain and service electrical systems, lights and power distribution.
• Troubleshoot circuits using testing procedures and perform load surveys.
• Participate in safety permits, HAZOPS, and Kaizen initiatives.

Skills

Blueprints reading

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Electrician trade school or formal apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS

Soldering equipment

Job description

Job Description

Summary, Focus and Purpose

Under the supervision of the Maintenance and Utilities Supervisor and direction of the maintenance Team Leader, the Electricians assemble, install, tests, and maintain electrical equipment.- Electricians will conduct maintenance on any equipment or facilities which their skills support in a compliant quality manner.- Electricians are part of the I/E Technician work group and will primarily share work assignments within their job grouping with no inherent or "system imposed" limits.-Based on business needs, I/E Technicians will complete maintenance activities including crossing between job groupings where skills are common.- Work assignments, buildings, and equipment are not exclusive to any craft, job grouping, or employee.- Position may include some responsibility for maintaining significant business systems (e.g., CMMS data, planning, procurement, and scheduling) including the authority to assign, coordinate, and maintain work for others.

Equipment - Machinery

• General tools common to the electrical trade, such as small hand tools, pipe cutting, threading and bending tools, pole line tools, soldering equipment and testing apparatus - Person lifts or the operation of a bucket truck

Key Functions

• Working from drawings, blueprints, schematics, CMMS driven work orders, or other instruction - Reference manufacturer's equipment manuals
• Assembles, installs, disconnects, and tests electrical equipment, motors, generators, control equipment and electronic components
• Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles and installs conduit (EMT, IMC, Rigid, PVC coated, Aluminum, PVC, Flex Conduit, etc.) to various outlets, equipment and panels
• Installs, maintains, tests, and repairs: lights, lighting controls, alarms, public address, power distribution systems and data processing systems, etc.
• Performs any kind of necessary electrical construction work
• Troubleshoots, locates and remedies trouble on any circuit by conducting electrical testing procedures - Completes load surveys and necessary test - Takes appropriate corrective actions
• Maintains and services all electrical equipment
• May work on energized, equipment (when necessary) using OSHA approved safety equipment and guidelines
• Works with voltage and current of any level, AC or DC
• Completes all work with guidelines of Company and NEC
• Develops and performs on job modifications of electrical equipment
• Estimate and layout jobs and list bill of materials for job, order
• Attend and actively participates in HAZOPS, waste walkthroughs, Kaizen events, or any other operations, lean six-sigma, quality, safety or environmental training/initiatives
• Prepares and assists technicians, supervisors and planners in preparing labor and material estimates
• Assists supervision with the assigning, scheduling and prioritization of work order requests using maintenance management systems
• Makes recommendations and prepares orders for spare parts, additional stock room items, tools, etc.
• Consults with Supervision and other mechanics on problem-resolution/troubleshooting.--Keeps Supervision informed of problem issues
• Write, execute, and complete safety permits
• Annual field verification for EL qualifications

Education

• Required-- High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) and Graduation from a-recognized/accredited-electrician trade school, community college, or equivalent programs with at least 576 classroom hours or Completion of a formal electrician apprentice program that is approved by the United States Department of Labor or equivalent or Verified Military training equivalent to a-recognized/accredited-trade school program or journeyman apprenticeship program
• Preferred - Course(s) in electronics

Experience - Skills - Knowledge

Required

• Three years of recent full-time experience in the last seven years as an electrician with heavy industrial applications, verified or Completion of four years of on-the-job part training as part of a formal electrician apprentice program or Three years recent (within the last seven years) full-time military experience as an electrician
• Read blueprints, drawings, schematics, line diagrams, etc.- Analyze electrical maintenance problems, troubleshoot, and take appropriate corrective measure

Preferred

• Extensive experience with automatic and automated packaging equipment in the drug or food processing industries
• Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is dedicated to being the most trusted supplier of biopharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create a reliable global manufacturing network that's devoted to delivering a high-quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time. -

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Employee Status

Regular

Relocation

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Shift

1st - Day, 2nd - Evening, 3rd - Night

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

n/a

Job Posting End Date

11/16/2026

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Requisition ID

R414208