Title: Millwright
Department: Field Services
# of Employees Supervised: 0
Location: Field
Reports to: Crew Supervisor
Budget $ Controlled: NA
Career Band:
Director
Manager
Supervisor
Individual Contributor
Travel Req’d:
75%
FLSA:
Exempt
Salaried non-exempt
Hourly
Employee Type:
Full-time
Part-time
Temp/Contract Duration =
Required Experience: 1-2 years of millwright experience
Preferred Experience: five (5) plus years
Required Education: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
Preferred Education: Technical School
POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the safe and efficient Millwright work on various customer sites.
RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS:
- Operations
- Insert shims, adjust tension on nuts and bolts, or position parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments, to set specified clearances between moving and stationary parts.
- Align machines and equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, and plumb bobs.
- Assemble and install equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
- Level bedplate and establish centerline, using straightedge, levels, and transit.
- Dismantle machines, using hammers, wrenches, crowbars, and other hand tools.
- Attach moving parts and subassemblies to basic assembly unit, using hand tools and power tools.
- Conduct preventative maintenance and repair, and lubricate machines and equipment.
- Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Adjust the tension of nuts or bolts.
- Align equipment or machinery.
- Bolt objects into place.
- Communicate with coworkers to coordinate installations or repairs.
- Lay out work according to specifications.
- Level machines or equipment.
- Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning.
- Operate welding equipment.
- Position equipment using hand tools, power tools, or heavy equipment.
- Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
- Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
- Safety
- Attend scheduled safety meetings.
- Enforce all applicable safety policies.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment
- Promote safety among co-workers.
- Participate in Behavior Based Safety program.
ATTRIBUTES:
- Problem Solving – uses logic and methods to help solve problems.
- Communication Skills – clear written and verbal instructions and notes are essential.
- Working Knowledge – must have some understanding of machinist trade tools and measuring devices and operational processes for machines.
- Must be capable of working any shift, overtime, be on-call, or work seven days a week, if needed.
- Must be able to complete multiple tasks with a strong sense of urgency to meet the customer needs.
- Must be able to work well within a team environment and take instructions from management and co-workers.
- Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently when necessary
- Must possess the basic reading and math skills
- Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong record of attendance reliability
- Safety Oriented with the ability to work well within a team environment.
- Must be capable of performing the essential job duties required of this job
Physical Demands include, but are not limited to:
- Must be physically able to perform work assigned.
- Must be physically capable of accessing all plant locations.
- The employee will be exposed to the following working conditions: Extreme Heat and Cold, Noise, Vibration, Oils, and Atmospheric Conditions such as Dust, Fumes, and Particles.
- The employee will be required to perform the following actions (from time to time): Standing, walking, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, seeing, hearing and sitting.
- Ability to consistently lift over 50 pounds as needed.
COMPETENCIES: Please check the top three Competencies required for success in this position (role model level behaviors should be demonstrated):
Strategic Skills
Operating Skills
Courage
Energy & Drive
Organizational Positioning Skills
Personal & Interpersonal Skills
Qualifications
Physical Demands include, but are not limited to:
- Must be physically able to perform work assigned.
- Must be physically capable of accessing all plant locations.
- The employee will be exposed to the following working conditions: Extreme Heat and Cold, Noise, Vibration, Oils, and Atmospheric Conditions such as Dust, Fumes, and Particles.
- The employee will be required to perform the following actions (from time to time): Standing, walking, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, seeing, hearing and sitting.
- Ability to consistently lift over 50 pounds as needed.
COMPETENCIES: Please check the top three Competencies required for success in this position (role model level behaviors should be demonstrated):
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