Electrician All Shifts

Merck • Rahway, NJ

1d • $37 - $46 • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision and planning and engineering support, the Electrician will install, operate, maintain, alter, troubleshoot and repair electrical power and lighting distribution systems along with a wide variety of industrial electrical equipment. Demonstrate ownership of equipment systems serviced and pride in quality work.

Requirements

• 5+ years apprenticeship or equivalent experience in electrical installation and repair in an industrial environment.
• Must have adequate skills to perform required job functions with minimal supervision.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Completed courses in Electrical Theory and Practice
• Familiarity with the local National Electric Code
• Understand wiring diagrams, schematics and CAD drawings/Blueprints
• Have knowledge of the various types of electrical motors and controls.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, maintain or alter electrical services, equipment and controls, using approved and properly sized wire, conduit, raceways and equipment.
• Work with high and low voltage systems, including transformers, high voltage primary feed and secondary transformers.
• Work with facilities and research electrical systems including VFDs, UPSs/lighting inverters, ATSs and emergency generators, lighting systems, gas detection systems, motors, etc.
• Work from CAD drawings, prints, schematics, sketches or verbal instructions.
• Install static grounding circuits.
• 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.

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
• Provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment
• Prohibits 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.
• Complies with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED