Multiskilled Mechanical Tech & Pipefitter

MSD Malaysia; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a skilled pipefitter/plumber to install and maintain piping systems across industrial facilities.

You will work under Maintenance and Utilities management, with responsibilities that include reading blueprints, coordinating work, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Required are a high school diploma or GED and an approved pipefitter/plumber apprenticeship or equivalent military training.

Qualifications

• Three years of recent full-time experience as a journeyman pipefitter/plumber.
• Experience installing and repairing a broad range of industrial piping systems (steam, gas, air, potable water, fire protection, process materials).
• Completion of apprentice program approved by the U.S. Department of Labor or equivalent.
• Three years of recent military pipefitting experience acceptable if within last 7 years.

Responsibilities

• Install, lay out, bend, cut, thread and join pipes to withstand steam, gas, air, water or process materials.
• Maintain drainage, waste and vent systems.
• Read blueprints, drawings, and CMMS work orders; prepare and coordinate labor estimates.
• Attend HAZOPS and Kaizen events; assist with labor and material estimates and part procurement.

Skills

Pipefitting skills

Blueprint reading

Industrial piping

Hand tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Apprentice program in pipefitting/plumbing

Trade school graduate in pipefitting/plumbing

Tools

Pipe cutting tools

Oxyacetylene equipment

LPG torches

Pipe threading machines

Pressure test equipment

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a skilled pipefitter/plumber to install and maintain piping systems across industrial facilities.

You will work under Maintenance and Utilities management, with responsibilities that include reading blueprints, coordinating work, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Required are a high school diploma or GED and an approved pipefitter/plumber apprenticeship or equivalent military training.