Mech. Techn-Pipefitter/Plumber

Merck; West Point (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in West Point, PA seeks a skilled pipefitter to install and maintain piping systems across the facility. Under the supervision of Maintenance and Utilities, you will read blueprints, use CMMS work orders, and ensure compliance while keeping critical systems running.

You will work with materials like stainless steel, copper and plastics, installing drainage, process lines, valves and gauges with safety and quality at the forefront.

Qualifications

• Experience installing and maintaining piping systems to withstand varied pressures.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow CMMS work orders for maintenance tasks.
• Familiarity with different pipe materials and installation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Install, lay out, bend, cut and join pipe to withstand steam, gas, water or air pressures.
• Maintain drainage, waste and vent systems across the facility.
• Work from blueprints, drawings, CMMS work orders and manufacturer manuals.

Skills

Pipefitting

Reading blueprints

CMMS familiarity

Tools

CMMS

Pipe cutting tools

Oxyacetylene equipment

Test 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!

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:

Including but not limited to

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,