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Pipefitter 1st & 2nd Shift

Merck
Full-time
Remote friendly (Rahway, NJ)
United States
Operations

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Role Summary

Pipefitter 1st & 2nd Shift

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.

Qualifications

  • Education: High School graduate or equivalent. Vocation or technical school certification.
  • Required Experience and Skills: 3 - 5 years apprenticeship or 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: Completed courses in Layout, Steamfitting and Plumbing. Familiarity with the local Plumbing Code. Ability to read P&IDs and isometric drawings.

Skills

  • Chilled Water Systems
  • Chillers
  • Equipment Troubleshooting
  • Occupational Health and Safety Management
  • Pipeline Repair
  • Piping
  • Safety Culture
  • Sanitary Systems
  • Sewer Maintenance
  • Wastewater Treatment

Education

  • High School graduate or equivalent. Vocation or technical school certification.

Additional Requirements

  • 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.