Journeyman Millwright

About the Role

A journeyman millwright installs, repairs, maintains, and moves heavy industrial machinery and equipment, working from blueprints to ensure safe and efficient operation. This skilled trade requires strong mechanical aptitude, expertise in tools like welding equipment and laser alignment systems, and the completion of a formal apprenticeship program. Key duties include equipment inspection, disassembly, assembly, and troubleshooting.

• Assemble and install machinery and equipment according to blueprints and project specifications
• Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot and repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts and entire systems.
• Inspect and test equipment to ensure proper and safe functioning, often using diagnostic tests
• Identify and resolve problems with industrial equipment, including issues with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Safely move, transport, and position heavy machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, and other tools
• Interpret blueprints and technical drawings to understand machine requirements and work procedures
• Help coach, mentor and train apprentices that are training to become Millwrights in the organization’s Learner Program

• Primarily lift a weight of 25-50 lbs on an occasional basis per hour from floor to waist and waist to overhead but could be required to lift up to 50 lbs frequently and 75-100 # on a rare occasion
• Wear proper PPE / Safety equipment such as Hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel-toe shoes
• Use of all basic hand and power tools, ladders, manuals, prints, dolly, mills, lathes, welder, welding gloves/hood/sleeves, fire resistant jacket, 60 to 80-foot lift, harness, lanyards, etc. This list is not all-inclusive
• Work in Foundry and machine shop environment. Awareness of other employees while moving overhead cranes in the vicinity. Exposed to ambient temperatures outdoors year-round
• Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
• Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
• Limited Travel

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completed Apprenticeship Program that includes On the Job Training and Classroom Training.
• Have obtained a valid Journeyman Card
• Successfully Pass the Company’s Millwright Journeyman's Test provided by the company
• Ability to help train and develop Apprentices
• A strong understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• The ability to use precision instruments and maintain accuracy in installation and alignment.
• Familiarity with welding, rigging, laser alignment, and vibration analysis.
• The ability to diagnose and solve complex mechanical problems effectively.
• CMMS System knowledge preferred
• Steel Manufacturing Background preferred

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organization and administrative skills
• Integrity and leadership skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong computer skills
• Detail-oriented and multitasking skills
• Leadership skills