Pipefitter/Plumber

MSD Malaysia; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD Malaysia is seeking a skilled Pipefitter for an industrial setting in Rahway, New Jersey. The role involves fabricating and repairing piping systems, installing regulators, and testing equipment across steam, water, HVAC, and waste systems.

Strong attention to safety and quality is required, with supporting supervision available. Minimum 5 years of apprenticeship/experience in pipefitting, high school diploma, and familiarity with local codes are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5 years apprenticeship / equivalent experience in pipefitting trade or associated mechanical trade in an industrial environment.
• Vocation or technical school certification.
• Completed courses in Layout, Steamfitting and Plumbing.
• Familiarity with the local Plumbing Code.
• Ability to read P&IDs and isometric drawings. Experience working in an industrial environment.
• Must be able to lift, bend and move to perform job tasks safely.

Responsibilities

• Lay out and fabricate threaded, flanged, pressed, brazed/soldered and swaged piping/tubing systems and associated equipment.
• Install, alter, maintain, repair and test piping systems of all types and materials. Work from sketches, P&IDs, isometrics or verbal instructions.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair regulators, gauges, valves, traps, filters, safety valves, rupture discs and other equipment used or connected to piping.
• Install and repair all drainage systems in compliance with applicable Plumbing Code.
• Safely and effectively rig piping, valves and other piping system components in and out of piping systems.
• 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.

Skills

Pipefitting

Reading P&IDs

Isometric drawings

Education

High School graduate

Job description

Job Description

Job Description Job Description: Under general supervision and with engineering support, the Pipefitter will perform journey‑level work in the fabrication and repair of piping systems and components. Demonstrate ability to install, repair, alter and troubleshoot piping systems along with the equipment to which it is connected. Demonstrate ownership of equipment systems serviced and pride in quality work. Systems include steam and condensate generation/distribution, water/glycol distribution, chilled water generation/distribution, clean utilities generation/distribution, compressed gas generation and distribution, vacuum systems, HVAC and piping/coils, wastewater collection and disposal, chemical waste collection and disposal, laboratory scale equipment and tubing, and others.

• Lay out and fabricate threaded, flanged, pressed, brazed/soldered and swaged piping/tubing systems and associated equipment.
• Install, alter, maintain, repair and test piping systems of all types and materials. Work from sketches, P&IDs, isometrics or verbal instructions.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair regulators, gauges, valves, traps, filters, safety valves, rupture discs and other equipment used or connected to piping.
• Install and repair all drainage systems in compliance with applicable Plumbing Code.
• Safely and effectively rig piping, valves and other piping system components in and out of piping systems.
• 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.

Compensation

Compensation Range $39.59 to $49.21 per hour

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.

Required Experience and Skills

• 5 years apprenticeship / equivalent experience in pipefitting trade or associated mechanical trade in an industrial environment. Must have adequate skills to perform required job functions with minimal supervision.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Vocation or technical school certification.
• Completed courses in Layout, Steamfitting and Plumbing.
• Familiarity with the local Plumbing Code.
• Ability to read P&IDs and isometric drawings. 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 upon the job requirements.

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

09/11/2026

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

Company Culture

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.

Location‑Based Hiring Policies

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.

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.

Job Summary

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.