Mech. Techn-Pipefitter/Plumber

MSD Malaysia; West Point (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ, seeks a skilled pipefitter/plumber to install and maintain all piping and plumbing in a pharmaceutical manufacturing setting.

Under supervision, you will perform maintenance on associated equipment and support the M&U department with cross-functional tasks as needed. The role requires reading blueprints, working from CMMS-driven work orders, and coordinating with supervision on problem resolution.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with approved pipefitter/plumber apprenticeship or equivalent.
• US Department of Labor approved trade school or journeyman program.
• Military training equivalent to a recognized/accredited trade program.

Responsibilities

• Installs, lays out, bends, cuts, threads and joins pipe for steam, gas, air, water and process materials.
• Maintains drainage, waste and vent systems and supports piping installations.
• Inspects gauges, recommends repairs and performs work as directed.
• Writes, executes and completes safety permits and participates in safety trainings.
• May assist CMMS planning, scheduling and material estimates.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Pipefitting/plumbing

Maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED with apprentice program (US DOL approved) or equivalent

Tools

Oxyacetylene equipment

LPG torches

Pipe threading equipment

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!

FUNCTION

Including but not limited to Under the supervision of the Maintenance and Utilities management, or a designated lead, installs and maintains all piping and plumbing in the facility.

Pipefitters will perform maintenance on any equipment or facilities which their skills support in a compliant manner.

Pipefitters are part of the Mechanical Technician work group and will primarily share work assignments within their job grouping with no inherent or "system imposed" limits.

Based on business needs, Mechanical Technicians will perform 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 in the M&U departments.

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

• Miscellaneous hand and power operated tools for pipe cutting, pipe grooving, threading and turning, power driven pipe cutting and threading machines, oxyacetylene equipment (for uses exclusive of welding or cutting), LPG torches, pipe clean out machine, etc.
• Test equipment for steam, potable water, fire protection, etc.
• Drill press and miscellaneous shop equipment, acid treating equipment.

DUTIES

Including but not limited to Working from blueprints, drawings, sketches, CMMS driven work orders, or other instructions.

Reference manufacturer's equipment manuals.

Installs, lays out, bends, cuts, threads and joins pipe and fitting that will withstand steam, gas, hydraulic, vacuum, water or air pressure, or process materials.

Installs and maintains drainage, waste and vent systems.

Handles and installs pipes of various materials such as but not limited to: stainless steel, glass, iron, steel, aluminum, synthetic materials, PVC or similar, copper, etc.

Cuts access holes to install pipe through floors and walls, using suitable tools.

Fabricates and fits pipe hangers and supports to walls and ceilings, etc.

Acid clean coils, equipment and pressure vessels, as instructed.

Visually inspects pressure and vacuum gauges, recommends repair and performs work as necessary or directed.

Maintains restroom facilities including handicapped fixtures with appurtenances and washroom fixtures in first-class operational condition.

Installs temporary insulation where needed upon the completion of repairs to piping.

Installs, inspects, maintains, repairs or replaces pipes, pipelines, filters, steam traps, strainers, valves, etc.

Installs and replaces safety valves, relief valves, rupture discs, pressure regulators, conservation vents, flame arrestors, etc.

Tests equipment and piping for pressure and leaks.

Attend and actively participates in HAZOPS, waste walkthroughs, Kaizen events, or any other operations, lean six-sigma, quality, safety or environmental training/initiatives, as required.

Prepares and assists technicians, supervisors and planners in preparing labor and material estimates.

May assist supervision with the assigning, scheduling and prioritization of work order requests using the CMMS.

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.

EDUCATION

Required High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) And Completion of a formal pipefitter/plumber apprentice program that is approved by the United States Department of Labor or equivalent OR Graduate of a recognized pipefitter/plumber trade school with subjects that include blueprint reading, plumbing and various industrial piping systems (steam, gas air potable water, fire protection, process materials, etc.) OR Verified Military training equivalent to a recognized/accredited trade school or journeyman apprenticeship program

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

Required Three years of recent full-time experience as a journeyman pipefitter/plumber. Experience must include installing and repairing a broad range of industrial piping systems (steam, gas, air, potable water, fire protection, process materials, etc.). OR Completion of four years of on-the job training as part of a formal pipefitter/plumber apprentice program that is approved by the United States Department of Labor or equivalent. OR Three years recent (within the last 7 years) full-time military experience as a pipefitter/plumber.

DESIRABLE Equipment or Machinery Operated

Miscellaneous hand operated tools for pipe cutting threading, joining and turning; power driven pipe cutting grooving and threading machines, oxyacetylene equipment, LPG torches, pipe cleanout machine, Pro-press or similar joining equipment, etc.

Special Skills or Abilities

Ability to read and work from blueprints, drawings, sketches, etc.

Special Job Features

Some heavy lifting, heat and cold, use of solvents, subject to immunizations, dirt and dust, safety shoes and glasses, respirators, works in trenches, works from ladders and scaffold.

May be required to carry a pager or a radio.

Remarks

Required to take immunizations as prescribed by our Company's Health Services Department. Must wear Company issued uniform per our Company's SOP. Position is subject to a probationary period.

Required Skills

Preferred Skills: 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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: 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 Information

• 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: 10/6/2026

About the Company

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.