Employee Classification and Pay Scale

Position: Millwright

Responsibilities:

• Install, maintain, repair and troubleshoot industrial machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Work with superintendent, foreman, craftsmen and laborers including getting along with and sometimes supervise the work of others. Comply with all directions you are given and complete every task asked of you to the best of your ability. Comply with all safety requirements to include use of personal protective equipment and proper tools necessary for performing job duties.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.
• This position may also require the performance of other essential or secondary functions depending upon work assignment at jobsite.
  

Qualifications:

• Millwright trade certification or millwrights who have no trade certification but have worked on at least two projects and can demonstrate proof of ‘hands-on’ work experience and skill level from previous employment or self employment.
• Basic understanding and ability to read diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures and visualize layouts.
• Operate forklift, skid steer, rig equipment and dollies to place heavy machinery and parts.
• Is able to assemble conveyors, bucket elevators and similar equipment, fit bearings, align gears and shafts, attach motors, and connect couplings and belts, etc.
• Is able to align and test equipment, and make necessary adjustments.
• Proficient in tack welding and use of a torch.
• Is able to build transitions and other fabrication, and spout both square and round.
• Perform preventive and operational maintenance using procedures such as vibration analysis, and repair or replace defective parts when necessary.
• Comprehend and trouble-shoot mechanical systems, hydraulic, pneumatic and programmable logic controls.
• Has knowledge of concrete work.
• Completed CPR, First Aid and 10-hour OSHA training.

Working Conditions and Abilities:

• Millwrights may do construction work, plant maintenance work, or a combination of both which may expose them to a variety of working / weather conditions to include extreme hot and cold environments and exposure to the outdoor elements.
• The strength and stamina required working with heavy equipment weighing in excess of 50 pounds, moving heavy objects (50 pounds or more) long distances (greater than 20 feet) and the ability to climb multiple levels of stairs or ladders.
• The ability to work in high elevations as well as confined spaces and possess good coordination and dexterity to travel across rough, rocky, or uneven surfaces at construction sites.
• Hours of work vary but typically are an 8 – 10 hour, 5 day work week. Overtime may be required.
• Is able to speak and understand English and is able to understand and follow directions.

Benefits Package:

• 401K Plan after 1 year of service.
• Dental, health and life insurance after 90 days of employment, have changed jobsites and have been granted a full time permanent position.
• Vacation pay after one year.

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