Millwright

SUMMARY

A Millwright is well-versed in the latest diagnostic equipment and technical manuals. The focus of this position will be on setting up, maintaining, and repairing intricate and sometimes massive machines. The Millwright position is responsible for providing maintenance, welding, and fabrication work across the company to facilities and equipment as needed. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

(Includes the following and other duties may be assigned.)

• Ability to be a team player due to the interactions with similar employees and stakeholders such as Engineers, Location Managers, and Part Vendors, amongst others
• Assembling and installing machines then testing them to make sure they are working correctly.
• Must work in full compliance with the approved safety regulations.
• Managing the layout and placement of equipment and machinery in factory settings to ensure minimum downtime.
• Identifying and repairing problematic parts of a machine by running tests, making temporary repairs, or installing new parts.
• Proficient in troubleshooting techniques to solve machine issues
• Working knowledge of mechanical technical skills to allow them to effectively read documents such as specifications, machine manuals, and blueprints
• Dismantling older machines and replacing them with new ones.
• Overseeing preventive maintenance by identifying and correcting potential issues, removing worn out pieces and lubricating mechanical parts.
• Using machinery or equipment, such as forklifts, to move mechanical parts.

• Requires use and familiarization with a tape measure and hand tools.
• Must be able to perform simple math and decimal-to-fraction conversions.
• Interprets prints, drawings, plans, or job write-ups and applies fabrication or welding techniques to complete projects.
• Uses various mechanical hand and power tools/equipment.

• Taking apart or constructing scaffolding, bracing and other temporary structures
• Digging trenches and backfilling holes
• Operating equipment and heavy machinery
• Following instructions from construction project managers and supervisors
• Loading and unloading building materials
• Removing hazardous materials and debris from the work site

• Assisting trade workers, such as carpenters or electricians

• Controlling the work site by putting up barriers and signs or directing traffic

• Promotes company and employee cohesiveness through effective communication, teamwork and shared services.
• Effectively communicates by verbal and written means with customers, employees and management.
• Adherence to safety policies and providing safety leadership. 
• Promoting and adhering to the company Core Values of honesty, integrity & teamwork.
• Possessing excellent organizational skills, attentive to detail and accuracy, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Responsible for daily housekeeping of work area.
• Secures facilities and equipment when closing.
• Promptly and regularly reporting to work and work overtime hours as needed.
• Present a clean and professional appearance.
• Employee is required to perform all other duties as directed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 

QUALIFICATIONS  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The qualifications, demands and environments described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Associates degree or Apprenticeship completion in Industrial Maintenance or related field; 6 or more months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS

Commercial Driver’s License Class A with Haz-Mat Endorsement, Air Brake Endorsement, Tanker Endorsement. Required to have Crane Operator Certification or the ability to obtain. 

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and/or smell.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  The employee may occasionally need to climb ladders that may range from 20’ to 180’.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.   

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; wet and/or humid condition; extreme cold and extreme heat; toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places; risk of electrical shock and explosives. The noise level in this work environment usually loud (although not believed to exceed the eight-hour threshold for working in or around loud equipment).  Employee must understand and implement all related safety policies, procedures and programs for prevention and protection while performing job duties in various work environments.