Millwright

SUMMARY

The Millwright I is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and construction of mechanical systems throughout the facility, including pneumatics, hydraulics, steam, gas, and water. Required skills include general mechanical repair, basic carpentry, welding, masonry, and plumbing.

• All tasks performed safely and competently with minimal to average supervision.
• Understand and practice all plant safety rules and housekeeping practices associated with work.
• Understand operation of furnaces, presses and hammers (able to learn operating for troubleshooting) and troubleshoot all plant machinery, equipment, facilities, and installations.
• Repair, replace, adjust, dismantle, and assemble parts on a wide variety of machinery and equipment.
• Able to maintain, repair or replace:
  • Hydraulic valves, pumps, motors, hose, and piping replacements.
  • Pneumatic piping, plumbing, valves, diaphragm pump repair, regulators, and air filters.
• Troubleshoot mechanical drive systems such as pulleys, chain systems, sprockets, gear boxes, couplings, etc.
• Install, modify, and maintain piping systems for steam, air, gas, water, hydraulics, etc.
• Lay out and perform simple carpentry using power and hand tools normally associated with the trade.
• Use welding (STK, MIG) and burning equipment for minor repairs.
• Operate maintenance shop equipment such as pipe threaders, drills, saws, and fabricate simple repair parts to reasonable tolerances.
• Perform general building maintenance and upkeep such as replacement of broken windows, general repair of doors, and minor roof repairs.
• Complete basic electrical repairs as required when adequately trained: resetting overloads, replacing solenoid coils, fuses, and bulbs. Follow lockout procedures; isolation and re‑energization handled by Maintenance Electrician(s).
• All other duties as assigned.

NOTE: Any skill is subject to demonstration and/or testing by Company and/or 3rd party. If a Millwright I is unable to demonstrate competency, additional training may be provided or the individual may be disqualified from the Millwright I classification.

• High school diploma.
• One‑year certificate from college or technical school.
• 3+ years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong background with utilizing basic hand tools.
• Familiar with pneumatic and hydraulics:
  Able to read simple prints and sketches.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Able to perform common methods of rigging or handling of heavy machinery or parts.
• Welding:
  Capable of performing MIG and STK welding.
• Able to operate a variety of equipment including, but not limited to, cranes, hoists, tractors, welders, burning torches, benders, pumps, compressors, and lift trucks.
• Capable of working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Able to handle up to seventy‑five (75) pounds and possess the physical dexterity to meet the mechanical needs of the facility.
• Willingness to work extended hours and open to any shift.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime as needed.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Ability to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to effectively deal with problems involving known and unknown variables.

The physical demands of this job include standing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, talking or hearing. Frequently walking, climbing, or balancing is required. The employee may need to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl when necessary. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and frequently lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision,…