Pharma Millwright Technician — Precision Machinery Expert

Merck & Co.; West Point (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a skilled Millwright to install, align, and repair plant machinery as part of the Mechanical Technician group. The role involves preventative maintenance, fabrication, and cross-group assignments to support manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities include dismantling and reassembling equipment, welding, rigging, and ensuring equipment meets quality and safety standards. A formal millwright apprenticeship or NCCER certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and formal millwright apprenticeship program
• Trade school graduate with blueprint reading and repair skills
• 3 years of recent industrial/military millwright experience including installing and aligning machinery
• Military training equivalent to recognized trade school plus 3 years millwright experience
• NCCER Industrial Millwright certification and experience

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on industrial and utility equipment
• Dismantles, lays out, moves, and installs machines and equipment
• Repairs equipment by replacing bearings, seals, and belts; welds and fabricates parts
• Fabricates parts using welding techniques (gas, heli-arc, electrical); uses plasma cutting
• Inspects equipment and tests for leaks; maintains lubrication
• Assists with labor and material estimates and uses CMMS to log hours

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding

Rigging

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Millwright apprentice program (approved by U.S. Department of Labor)

Trade school graduate (mechanical)

NCCER Industrial Millwright

Military training equivalent to a recognized trade school

3 years of recent industrial or military millwright experience

Tools

Plasma cutter

Drill press

Rigging equipment

Dial indicators

Calipers

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a skilled Millwright to install, align, and repair plant machinery as part of the Mechanical Technician group. The role involves preventative maintenance, fabrication, and cross-group assignments to support manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities include dismantling and reassembling equipment, welding, rigging, and ensuring equipment meets quality and safety standards. A formal millwright apprenticeship or NCCER certification is preferred.