Millwright (Certified)

Job Responsibilities

• Supports manufacturing in maintaining equipment and tools needed in daily operation.
• Performs routine as well as emergency mechanical and electrical repairs including preventative maintenance programs, troubleshooting equipment problems, repairing equipment, Installation of equipment.
• Maintains recordkeeping as required to maintain integrity of work performed.
• Installs, repairs, rebuilds, and maintains precision machine and production tools and equipment.
• Diagnoses machine malfunctions and difficulties, then plans and implements actions necessary to return equipment to operation and prevent future breakdowns.
• Rebuilds machines and overhauls troublesome components.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, and machine manuals to perform safe and effective repairs.
• Fabricates parts with or without sketches and prints using lathe, mill, drill press and welder.
• Operates testing equipment, power tools, hand tools, torches, welders, and precision measuring instruments.
• Performs skilled operations such as fitting and aligning of bearings, spindles, and shafts.
• Fits, aligns, and calibrates measuring devices and feeding mechanisms.
• Leads machine tool and processing equipment installation and relocation efforts.
• Performs erecting, leveling, fitting, and aligning actions necessary for safe and effective installation.
• Troubleshoots basic electrical and PLC problems.
• Routinely contacts suppliers or manufacturers on part information, repair issues, improvement needs and shipping instructions.
• Aids other maintenance team members in meeting department requirements.
• Serves as a resource to production, engineering, and other plant personnel.
• Maintains and improves knowledge and skill requirements in all maintenance required trade areas.
• Maintains user knowledge of tools, testing equipment, measuring instruments, conveyance, and material handling equipment.
• Uses PC to update data bases and retrieve information.
• Safely operates company vehicles, conveyance, and material handling equipment.
• Completes appropriate paperwork, machine documentation and preventative maintenance records.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Trains and guides work of apprentices.
• Performs all job functions abiding by the office/work standards as outlined in the company handbook.
• Performs all job functions in a safe, healthful, and environmentally conscious manner, abiding by all health, safety and environmental rules and regulations as outlined in the company handbook.
• Ensures proper handling, labeling, packaging, storage, and disposal of hazardous and regulated wastes including used oil and aerosol can waste.
• Assists in spill cleanup as needed.
• Disposes of waste paint solids to satellite accumulation area.
• Occasionally transports hazardous waste from satellite accumulation to 90-day accumulation area.

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain a valid powered industrial truck operator permit and a State of Michigan driver’s License.
• Requires competent use of judgment, organization, initiative, teamwork, creativity, problem solving and commitment to tasks.
• Must be able to read and interpret mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and have a strong understanding of the systems.
• Requires bending, heavy lifting, reaching, working in cramped and confined spaces.
• Must be able to provide a valid contact number for off hours, work flexible hours, including weekends.
• Commitment to continuous learning.

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Hold a journeyman’s card.