Journeyman Pipe Fitter (1st Shift)
Job Description
Why Patients Need You
Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting maintenance and reliability, engineering is vital to making sure customers and patients have the medicines they need, when they need them. Working with our innovative engineering team, you'll help bring medicines to the world even faster by imagining what’s possible and taking action.
What You Will Achieve
Working with Pfizer’s dynamic engineering team, you will play a critical part in managing the maintenance and reliability engineering activities involving the redesign, maintenance, and repair of utilities systems, buildings, and production/non-production equipment.
You are recognized as a subject matter expert with specialized knowledge and skills in procedures, techniques, tools, materials and equipment. You will be entrusted with adapting standard methods and procedures by applying your knowledge, prior work experience and requirements. Your business awareness of cross-organizational impact on project delivery will elevate the quality of project deliverables. You will arrive at decisions on which methods and procedures are the best fit for different work situations.
You will train others and reinforce behaviors that will help us achieve our goal of providing the best healthcare to our patients.
How You Will Achieve It
- Perform maintenance, changeovers, adjustments and repair of production and process equipment, the general facility, and utility equipment.
- Participate in multicraft work activities as required.
- Responsible for priority assessment and decision making as it relates to troubleshooting, diagnostics, and a proactive maintenance of systems and mechanical equipment in a cost-effective manner.
- Participate in safety training programs and utilize tools, equipment etc. in a safe manner as per plant safety procedures.
- Read and follow equipment schematics, logic diagrams and engineering drawings.
- A Maintenance Pipe Fitter is required to read and understand drawings / blueprints, utilizing this knowledge for the installation / repair of new and existing equipment
- The Pipe Fitter also fabricates, operates and maintains plumbing, heating and process equipment and systems, including high pressure steam systems, utility piping systems, cryogenic piping systems, specialty piping systems for acids and caustic
- Make recommendations regarding improved machine performance.
- Follow all SOP and (Current) Good Manufacturing Practices (part of GxP) requirements.
- Provide customer training in the implementation of those systems in compliance with company standards and procedures, and government regulations (SOPs, GMPs, GLPs, PSM, etc.).
- Responsible for providing input to performance assessment on team members.
- Manage own time, professional development and accountable for own results.
- Prioritize own workflow and may lead and allocate work of others and assist in establishing their priorities.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- High School Diploma or GED
- 6+ years of experience
- Certification in assigned area, if applicable
- Demonstrated aptitude in basic mechanical, electrical and instrumentation skills and problem-solving techniques
- Knowledge of industry practices and standards
- Knowledge of basic mathematics
- Knowledge of the general trades, that is, construction, electrical, machine shop
- Well-developed time management and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills and strong work ethic
Nice-to-Have
- Working knowledge of Pharma Utility systems and operations
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Routinely exposed to hazardous materials, heights, temperature extremes, equipment in motion, noisy, dusty and dirty conditions, stooping, bending and heavy lifting. Participates in multi-craft work activities as required
The proper use of the correct Personal Protective Equipment for each task as well as compliance with all applicable safety Standard Procedures is a must The proper use of the correct Personal Protective Equipment for each task as well as compliance with all applicable safety Standard Procedures is a must
Relocation support available
Work Location Assignment:On Premise
Last day to apply: 12/12/2023
The salary for this position ranges from $25.59 to $42.65 per hour. In addition, this position offers eligibility for overtime, weekend, holiday and other pay premiums depending on the work schedule and the Company’s policies. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided applies only to the United States - Michigan - Kalamazoo location.Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Sunshine Act
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EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.