Millwright

About the role

The Millwright is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, alignment, and overhaul of rotating and stationary mechanical equipment used throughout the 24/7 catalyst recycling facility. This position plays a critical role in ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production equipment by performing precision mechanical work, preventative maintenance, and emergency repairs.

Responsibilities

• Comply with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space, hot work, line breaking, respiratory protection, and permit-required work procedures.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Report unsafe conditions, incidents, and near misses immediately.
• Participate in safety meetings, job safety analyses (JSAs), and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping in all work areas.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair rotating and stationary equipment.
• Perform precision alignment of motors, pumps, gearboxes, blowers, compressors, fans, conveyors, crushers, rotary kilns, dryers, mixers, screens, and other processing equipment.
• Replace bearings, shafts, seals, couplings, sprockets, chains, belts, and mechanical drive components.
• Repair and rebuild gear reducers, valves, agitators, and material handling equipment.
• Perform equipment inspections to identify wear, misalignment, vibration, leaks, and potential failures.
• Perform laser shaft alignment.
• Measure and correct equipment runout.
• Install and tension belts and chains.
• Complete scheduled preventive maintenance work orders.
• Document equipment condition and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in root cause failure investigations.
• Install new production equipment.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, piping diagrams, and equipment manuals.
• Perform equipment modifications and upgrades.
• Perform minor welding and fabrication as required.
• Participate in planned outages and maintenance shutdowns.
• Execute equipment overhauls within scheduled timelines.
• Assist with startup activities following maintenance events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a recognized Millwright apprenticeship program or equivalent industrial mechanical experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of industrial mechanical maintenance experience, preferably in a chemical plant, refinery, mining, metals processing, or heavy manufacturing environment.
• NCCER Millwright certification or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with rotating equipment maintenance.
• Ability to read blueprints, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals.
• Valid driver's license.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of industrial mechanical systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical failures.
• Knowledge of pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, compressors, and material handling equipment.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments, including dial indicators, micrometers, calipers, and laser alignment tools.
• Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical manuals.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and equipment reliability.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Lift and carry up to 75 pounds, with assistance for heavier loads.
• Climb ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and stairs.
• Work in confined spaces and at elevated heights.
• Frequently bend, kneel, squat, crawl, push, pull, and reach overhead.
• Wear respiratory protection and other required PPE.
• Work in varying indoor and outdoor weather conditions.