Millwright

MSD Malaysia; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 82,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD Malaysia is seeking a skilled Millwright to install, align, and maintain mechanical equipment across our facilities. You will fabricate parts from CAD drawings, service vacuum systems and air compressors, and rig components safely for maintenance tasks.

The role requires experience in machine shop practice, a high school diploma or equivalent, and vocational training; 5+ years apprenticeship also qualifies. Day or evening shifts may apply, with emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with machine shop training.
• Vocational/technical certification in Machine Shop and related hands-on courses.
• Experience through apprenticeship or equivalent in mechanical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Install, align, maintain, troubleshoot and repair machinery and equipment.
• Maintain machine shop tools and fabricate parts from sketches or CAD drawings.
• Perform preventative maintenance and lubrication on equipment.
• Rig machinery, piping components and lab equipment safely and efficiently.
• Operate hand/power tools and test instruments in a safe manner.
• Adhere to safety rules and report unsafe conditions to supervision.
• Keep work area clean and assist other trades as needed.

Skills

Rigging experience

Machine shop

Maintenance

Fabrication

Education

High School diploma

Vocational/technical certification in Machine Shop

5+ years apprenticeship

Tools

CAD drawings/blueprints

Hand/power tools

Job description

Job Description 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. and Vocation or technical school certification with Courses in Machine Shop practice and Machine Tool Operations 3 to years. Or 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.

Compensation Range

$39.59 to $49.21 per hour

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.

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

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day, 2nd - Evening

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

09/17/2026 *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.

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.