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Mech. Techn-Pipefitter/Plumber

Merck
September 22, 2026
Full-time
On-site
West Point, PA
Operations
Role: Pipefitter/Plumber in a biopharma manufacturing setting, responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing piping systems supporting equipment and facilities in a compliant manner. Objectives include ensuring the integrity of industrial piping for steam, gas, water, and process materials, supporting safety, quality, and operational efficiency. Responsibilities encompass reading blueprints, executing pipe installation, repairs, inspections, and supporting system testing, along with maintaining safety standards and participating in operational initiatives. Requirements: High School diploma or GED; completion of an approved pipefitter/plumber apprenticeship or trade school; 3+ years recent full-time experience as a journeyman pipefitter, with industrial piping systems. Desirable skills include proficiency with various piping materials, blueprints, and equipment operation. High-value: experience in industrial piping for biopharma facilities, working with systems such as steam, gas, and process fluids; adherence to safety and compliance standards; ability to work from detailed drawings; and physical ability for heavy lifting and working in varied environments. Work setup: shift work (day, evening, night); no travel or relocation specified; positioned within a regulated manufacturing environment requiring immunizations and PPE.