Millwright Mechanical Repairperson​/Welder

Millwright Mechanical Repair person/ Welder

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The Millwright Mechanical Repair person/Welder performs mechanical maintenance, repair, modifications, and installation work on plant buildings, machinery, dust collectors, and lubrication. Maintenance and repairs include welding and cutting as needed. They use proper tools and equipment to perform tack and finish welds on fabricated steel components or metal parts as specified by blueprints and welding fixtures/methods, while maintaining a safe work environment.

• Exhibits and maintains safe work and environmental compliance practices
• Perform all types of fabrication, construction, erection, installation, maintenance, repair, modification and rework of machinery, equipment (non-automotive), and structures per blueprints, sketches, and verbal instructions
• Diagnose failures, malfunctions, and other breakdowns of machinery, equipment, systems, and structures; modify, rebuild or repair by fabricating, fitting, adjusting, installing, constructing, disassembling, reassembling, and welding
• Fabricate frames, structures, and component parts from sheet metal, flat or rolled stock; perform welding, brazing, and cutting
• Perform layout involving straight lines, horizontal/vertical alignment, and angular surfaces from blueprints and sketches
• Check own work for dimensions, contour alignment, fit, safety, and conformance to specifications
• Set up and use rigging and cribbing as required
• Pick up parts from storeroom; return tools and materials after completion; keep areas clean, orderly, and safe
• Performs duties of Dust Collector and Luber; perform clean up duties in all areas of the facility
• Conduct electrical and electronic maintenance and repair as needed
• Perform mobile equipment maintenance as required

High school diploma/GED

• Familiarity with computers
• Ability to read blueprints
• Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate in English
• Knowledge of hazards associated with areas of responsibility
• Must be able to use proper Personal Protective Equipment as required
• Ability to work in surroundings that include heat, dust, vibration, heights and confined spaces
• Ability to sit, stand, stoop, and bend for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours)
• Walk on all types of surfaces (uneven/slippery); climb on equipment
• Must be able to lift and carry items up to 70 lbs.
• Must be able to walk long distances, climb ladders, stairs, and stockpiles; stoop and crawl under/enclosed spaces
• Ability to see and hear safety indicators and warnings
• Must work in all weather conditions: heat, cold, wet, dry and/or dusty conditions and near hot kiln process
• Exposure to noise requiring hearing protection
• Exposure to cement, clay, limestone and various chemicals
• Preferred knowledge of all types of equipment used in the manufacturing of cement

At Cal Portland, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including health and welfare plans (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, retirement program, and voluntary benefits. Regular full-time employees may enroll in these plans.

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.

This is a GRAVEYARD position:
Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM.

Note:

This description reflects an opportunity at Cal Portland and may be subject to change.