Merck
2nd Shift Electrician at Merck
Join us for the 2nd Shift Electrician role at Merck.
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 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.
The 2nd Shift Electrician must be able to work independently and be able to work with equipment owners to troubleshoot and address electrical systems issues after normal working hours. The 2nd shift electrician 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.
Key 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.
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 electrical installation and repair in an industrial environment. Must have adequate skills to perform required job functions with minimal supervision.
Preferred Experience And Skills
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.
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.
Required Skills
Electrical Maintenance, Electrical Repair, Electrical Transformer, Equipment Troubleshooting, Instrumentation, Lighting Fixture Installation, Occupational Health and Safety Management, Power Transformers, Safety Procedures, Systems Troubleshooting, Test Instruments
Preferred Skills
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. 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, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a Federal Contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights, EEOC GINA Supplement, and learning more about your rights, including under California, Colorado, and other U.S. State Acts.
US And Puerto Rico Residents Only Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.
Other Company Information
Employee Status: Regular
Relocation: No relocation
VISA Sponsorship: No
Travel Requirements: No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable
Shift: 2nd - Evening
Valid Driving License: No
Hazardous Material(s): n/a
Job Posting End Date
01/5/2026 – The posting is effective until 11:59:59 PM on the day before the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply no later than the day before the job posting end date.
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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 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.
The 2nd Shift Electrician must be able to work independently and be able to work with equipment owners to troubleshoot and address electrical systems issues after normal working hours. The 2nd shift electrician 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.
Key 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.
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 electrical installation and repair in an industrial environment. Must have adequate skills to perform required job functions with minimal supervision.
Preferred Experience And Skills
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.
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.
Required Skills
Electrical Maintenance, Electrical Repair, Electrical Transformer, Equipment Troubleshooting, Instrumentation, Lighting Fixture Installation, Occupational Health and Safety Management, Power Transformers, Safety Procedures, Systems Troubleshooting, Test Instruments
Preferred Skills
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. 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, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a Federal Contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights, EEOC GINA Supplement, and learning more about your rights, including under California, Colorado, and other U.S. State Acts.
US And Puerto Rico Residents Only Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.
Other Company Information
Employee Status: Regular
Relocation: No relocation
VISA Sponsorship: No
Travel Requirements: No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable
Shift: 2nd - Evening
Valid Driving License: No
Hazardous Material(s): n/a
Job Posting End Date
01/5/2026 – The posting is effective until 11:59:59 PM on the day before the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply no later than the day before the job posting end date.
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