Millwright Helper - Various Locations

About the role

A Millwright Helper assists the journeyman to complete tasks. Lay out, assemble and assist in complex tasks. Helpers learn mathematical functions and know the applications per the designated craft. Ability to properly identify and will receive instruction on the proper and safe use of, hand tools, power tools and equipment, including equipment for rigging and the procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assists Journeyman by performing the simpler and more routine duties of the trade.
• Follow detailed instructions on new work assignments.
• Closely reviews work while tasks are being learned.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, layout plans, vendor installation and operation manuals, and other schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
• Assist with the dismantling the machines using hammers, wrenches, crowbars and other hand tools.
• Assist with moving machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers and trucks.
• May assemble and install equipment, such as shafting, conveyors and tram rails, using cranes, hand tools and power tools.
• Support the construction of foundations for machines using hand tools and building materials, such as wood, cement and steel.
• Assist with aligning machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers and plumb bobs.
• Be trained with optical and laser alignments.
• Assembles machines and bolts, welds, rivets or otherwise fastens them to foundation or other structures using hand tools and power tools.
• May use transit and level for equipment setting.
• Loads, transports and unloads materials, tools, equipment and supplies.
• Performs lubricating maintenance, cleaning activities, or repair of tools, machines, and equipment.
• Able to perform some support tasks with close supervision/direction and support.
• Demonstrate Yates Core Values and Principles
• Follow Yates Code of Conduct
• Safety Responsibilities and Expectations

Qualifications

• Level IV: Competent to complete Journeyman level Millwright tasks with minimal supervision.
• Level III: Twenty-four (24) to thirty-five (35) months of heavy industrial-related millwright experience.
• Level II: Twelve (12) to twenty-three (23) months of heavy industrial-related millwright experience.
• Level I: Zero (0) to eleven (11) months of heavy industrial-related millwright experience.

Requirements

• Must have the ability to read and interpret instructions and documentation.
• Personal hand tools required for craft as established on the Yates Industrial Minimum Tool List.
• Successful completion of required Safety training to include, but not limited to, Confined Space, LOTO, and Working at Heights.

Physical Demands/Essential Job Functions

• All weather conditions at varying temperatures
• Work at varying elevations
• Will work in windy and dusty environments
• Moderate to high noise levels
• The project site will contain light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment, and tools
• Able to hear bells, whistles, and alarms
• Required to wear safety-approved body harnesses when working at 4 or above
• Required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, climbing, and lifting
• Able to talk and hear to communicate
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls, and tools
• Must be able to lift, carry, and move heavy objects up to 25 lbs.
• Able to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception, and peripheral vision

About Yates Construction

Ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the country by Engineering News-Record, Yates Construction is family-owned. It provides a wide range of construction and building services. Incorporated in 1964 by William G. Yates Jr., we have steadily grown to become one of the nation's top commercial and industrial construction companies. We are financially sound, with a significant bonding capacity and vast personnel and equipment resources.

Our portfolio includes commercial and industrial projects from various sectors, including arts and culture, civil, commercial, education, entertainment and gaming, federal, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, municipal, retail, and technology. We work hard to understand our client's business needs and continually look for opportunities to add value to them and their projects.

Our client relationships are the foundation of our success, and our primary goal is to help each client achieve their vision. We do this by carefully managing the details and complexities of each project and communicating constantly with all team members.

Yates Construction is a military-friendly employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics, in addition to federal and state law requirements.

We comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities.