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Pipefitter - 2nd Shift

Job in Rahway, Union County, New Jersey, 07065, USA
Listing for: Merck
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-18
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 36.79 - 45.98 USD Hourly USD 36.79 45.98 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Description

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity with a rapidly growing pharmaceutical manufacturer? If so, then this is the opportunity for you!

The 2nd Shift 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 air handler piping/coils, wastewater collection and disposal, chemical waste collection and disposal, laboratory scale equipment and tubing, and others.

The 2nd Shift Pipefitter must be able to work independently and be able to work with equipment owners to troubleshoot and address piping systems issues after normal working hours. The 2nd shift pipefitter will receive basic task direction from the day supervisor, and off-hours supervisory support from the HVAC operations supervisor, with the LST operations supervisor as secondary.

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.
2nd Shift Hours

3:00 PM – 11:45 PM

Work Area

Site Wide/All Work Areas

Education Minimum Requirement

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

Required Experience And Skills
  • 3 - 5 years apprenticeship or equivalent experience in pipe fitting 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.
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.
Compensation Range

$36.79 per hour to $45.98 per hour

Required Skills
  • Accountability, Chemical Products, Chilled Water Systems, Chillers, Equipment Troubleshooting, Fabrication Processes, Instrumentation, Laboratory Scales, Machining, Pipeline Repair, Piping, Test Instruments, Vacuum Molding Machines, Vacuum Systems, Wastewater Treatment
Requirements

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,…

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