Millwright

About This Role

This role involves the installation, assembly, and occasional dismantling of various mechanical systems, including machinery, conveyor systems, and hydraulic and pneumatic controls. The Millwright is responsible for accurately positioning equipment using specialized tools and understanding machine functions to ensure proper assembly and disassembly. The position requires precision work, often involving complex instructions and the use of advanced measuring devices.

Responsibilities

• Install, assemble, and dismantle machinery, conveyor systems, pulleys, mechanical clutches, gear boxes, hydraulic and pneumatic control systems
• Transport and locate machines and equipment to desired locations using forklifts, hoists, winches, cranes, and other equipment
• Assemble machines or equipment from their component parts
• Understand how a machine functions to assemble and disassemble it properly, potentially involving knowledge of electronics, pneumatics, and computer systems
• Use complex instruction books detailing machinery assembly
• Use tools such as levels, welding machines, and hydraulic torque wrenches
• Use micrometers and other precision measuring devices to achieve extreme tolerances
• Perform incidental tasks as required to complete larger tasks
• Provide mechanical support to manufacturing operations to locate and diagnose trouble in mechanical systems or equipment
• Complete required preventive maintenance at defined intervals on all mechanical equipment
• Perform tasks historically assigned to other mechanical classifications (i.e., pipefitter, machine repair) and other duties as required to meet the needs of the department and company

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Minimum of 4 years of combined experience and training similar to that required in a bona fide apprenticeship program as a Millwright; or a U.S. Department of Labor Completion of Apprenticeship Certificate as a Millwright; or eight (8) years of documented Millwright experience; or five (5) years of documented Millwright experience and three (3) years in a related trade
• Ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to work any shift and work overtime, including daily, weekends and holidays as required
• Experience as a millwright in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work from layout plans, blueprints, drawings or other specifications to determine work procedures
• Ability and knowledge to dismantle machines, using hammers, wrenches, crowbars and other hand tools
• Ability and knowledge in welding including arc, acetylene and hydrogen
• Ability to properly move machinery and equipment, using hoists, dollies, rollers and trucks
• Ability and knowledge to properly use tools and equipment such as drill presses, power saws, chain falls, jacks, skids, slings, burning torches, and other types of portable and hand tools