Millwright

Merck; New Jersey; On-site; USD 82,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, is seeking a journeyman Millwright to install, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment across a large site. The role involves rigging, fabrication of parts in the machine shop, and ensuring equipment operates safely and reliably.

The job requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus 5+ years of apprenticeship or related experience, with strong troubleshooting and minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• 5+ years apprenticeship or equivalent experience in mechanical or associated tasks.
• Adequate skills to perform required job functions with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Install, align, maintain, troubleshoot and repair machinery and mechanical equipment including motors, pumps, fans, belt drives, vacuum pump systems, air compressors, etc.
• Maintain all machine shop tools and equipment as required.
• Fabricate mechanical devices and replacement parts from sketches, CAD drawings/blueprints or verbal instructions.
• Inspect and service equipment according to preventative maintenance schedule, lubricate, maintain and adjust as required.
• Rig machinery, piping system components and lab equipment safely and efficiently in and out of operating areas.
• Operate hand and power tools, test instruments and equipment and keep them in good condition.
• Follow safety rules/regulations and report unsafe conditions or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area and equipment.
• Assist in performing other duties, including work of other trades as required.

Skills

Machinery maintenance

Rigging experience

Mechanical troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical school certification

Machine Shop practice

Machine Tool Operation

Job description

Under general supervision and engineering support, the Millwright will perform journey-level work in installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment and machinery. The Millwright team conducts rigging activities associated with site maintenance throughout site, including supporting other trades in rigging needs. The Millwright will fabricate parts in machine shop as needed. Demonstrate ownership of equipment systems serviced and pride in quality work.

• Install, align, maintain, troubleshoot and repair machinery and mechanical equipment including motors, pumps, fans, belt drives, vacuum pump systems, air compressors, etc.
• Maintain all machine shop tools and equipment as required.
• Fabricate mechanical devices and replacement parts working from sketches, CAD drawings/blueprints or verbal instructions.
• Inspect and service equipment according to preventative maintenance schedule, lubricate, maintain and adjust as required.
• Safely and effectively rig machinery, piping system components and lab equipment in and out of operating areas.
• 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. Courses in Machine Shop practice and Machine Tool Operation, 3 - 4 years.

Required Experience and Skills

5+ years apprenticeship or equivalent experience in mechanical or associated tasks. Must have adequate skills to perform required job functions with minimal supervision

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Courses in Machine Shop practice and Machine Tool Operation
• Courses in equipment rigging
• Experience working in an industrial environment

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 on the job requirements.

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Compensation Range $39.59 to $49.21 per hour

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA.