Millwright Specialist - LS

About the Company

At Day & Zimmermann Munitions Plants, we ensure our nation’s front lines have safe, high-quality ammunition. As a trusted premier manufacturer of ammunition for the U.S. Military, our capabilities include production of direct and indirect fire, components, special projects, and more. With over 120 years of experience, our teams consistently exceed expectations. Join us in our mission: putting people to work, protecting American freedoms, and helping customers power and improve the world.

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About the Role

We’re looking for a full-time Millwright Specialist to join our team in Texarkana, Texas. This role pays $30.06 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Erect structural steelwork, install production plant and machine shop equipment.
• Locate, set, and level machines and equipment; operate power tools, welders, cutters, and other shop tools.
• Read and understand operating instructions.
• Perform retooling, adjusting, retiming, pressure checks, and test runs of machines to ensure finished products meet specifications.
• Debug automated equipment; make test runs; set up equipment for production; and maintain automated equipment.
• Consult with Design Engineers to assist in developing new tooling and equipment with minimal maintenance issues.
• Consult with personnel engaged in manufacturing or constructing new tooling and equipment.
• Instruct and assist other Millwrights in maintaining automated equipment.
• Follow training for handling hazardous waste, including collecting, transporting, storing, treating, disposing, and documenting.
• Clean work area after completing job tasks.
• Maintain segregation of contaminated/hazardous waste according to prescribed procedures.
• Receive training as outlined in the Company’s Hazardous Waste Training Program.
• Perform housekeeping duties in work area.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when additional maintenance is needed.
• Follow all safety and maintenance instructions during work assignments.

Requirements

• Completion of a training program or equivalent experience.
• 3–4 years of work at journey level.

Skills

• Ability to read and understand operating instructions.
• Effective communication skills.
• Proficiency in operating power tools, welders, cutters, and other shop tools.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Visual acuity (e.g., preparing and analyzing data, transcribing documents, viewing a computer, reading, inspecting objects, operating machinery).
• Balancing (e.g., maintaining equilibrium while walking, climbing, crouching).
• Stooping (e.g., bending the spine at the waist).
• Reaching (e.g., extending arms or legs in any direction).
• Lifting objects more than 15 pounds.
• Walking.
• Repetitive motion of any part of the body.
• Kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Pushing or pulling (e.g., pressing against something in a downward, outward, dragging, or hauling motion).
• Manual dexterity (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other finger-based tasks).
• Grasping (e.g., using hands to apply pressure).
• Feeling (e.g., perceiving an object’s size, shape, texture).
• Climbing (e.g., ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles using feet, legs, and hands/arms).
• Capacity to think, concentrate, and focus for long periods.
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions.
• Capacity to express thoughts orally.
• Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bulletproof vest, or other equipment.
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at the Company’s office or worksite.
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g., extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise).

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, and other paid time off.
  • Voluntary benefits and discount programs (e.g., pet insurance).