Millwright

Merck • Rahway, NJ

3d • $40 - $49

About The Position

Under general supervision and engineering support, the Millwright performs journey-level installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment and machinery. The Millwright team performs rigging activities for site maintenance and supports other trades with rigging needs. The role also fabricates parts in the machine shop as needed and requires ownership of serviced equipment systems and pride in quality work.

Work may take place in the maintenance shop or plant, depending on job requirements. The schedule is either day shift (7:00 a.m.–3:45 p.m.) or second shift (3:00 p.m.–11:45 p.m.), determined by position availability after polling.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Vocational or technical school certification with courses in machine shop practice and machine tool operations; the posting lists “3 to years” without a complete number.
• Alternatively, 5 or more years of apprenticeship or equivalent experience in mechanical or associated tasks.
• Adequate skills to perform required job functions with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift, bend, and move as needed to perform job tasks safely and in an approved manner.
• Ability to safely and appropriately operate the hand and power tools, test instrumentation, and equipment required by the trade.

Nice To Haves

• Courses in machine shop practice and machine tool operation.
• Courses in equipment rigging.
• Experience working in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Install, align, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair machinery and mechanical equipment, including motors, pumps, fans, belt drives, vacuum pump systems, and air compressors.
• Maintain machine shop tools and equipment as required.
• Fabricate mechanical devices and replacement parts from sketches, CAD drawings or blueprints, or verbal instructions.
• Inspect and service equipment according to the preventive maintenance schedule; lubricate, maintain, and adjust equipment as required.
• Safely and effectively rig machinery, piping system components, and laboratory equipment into and out of operating areas.
• Efficiently operate hand and power tools, test instruments, and equipment normally used by the trade, and maintain and return them in good condition.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations and report equipment needing repair or unsafe situations or conditions to a supervisor.
• Keep the work area and equipment in a safe, efficient, and clean operating condition.
• Assist with other duties, including work performed by other trades, as required.

What This Job Offers

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