Millwright Superintendent

About the role

As the Millwright Superintendent you will manage Millwright crews on large-scale projects and maintain communication with clients and project coordinators. You will oversee daily job site operations, ensuring that company, employee, and customer needs are met while utilizing resources efficiently and prioritizing safety, effectiveness, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage millwright crews, ensuring work is completed on time, within budget, and in line with the project’s objectives.
• Delegate jobs to millwrights based on their strengths and skill sets to ensure the most efficient use of the team.
• Work closely with electrical, piping, and rigging teams to ensure all aspects of the project are in sync and running smoothly.
• Oversee the delivery and distribution of project materials, ensuring everything arrives on time and is where it needs to be.
• Regularly inspect the work done by the crews to ensure it meets the company’s quality standards and the project's specifications.
• Help lead installations by interpreting blueprints and schematics, ensuring everything is assembled correctly.
• Quickly identify and resolve mechanical issues as they arise on-site, minimizing delays and keeping the project moving forward.
• Recognize potential safety risks and strictly enforce safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
• Keep project managers updated on job progress, highlighting milestones and flagging any issues or incidents that may impact the timeline.
• Develop and manage detailed work schedules for crews to ensure tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Maintain relationships with clients through regular communication, addressing any concerns or changes, and ensuring their expectations are met.
• Anticipate future resource needs, including manpower and equipment, and coordinate procurement to prevent delays.
• Conduct performance evaluations for millwright crew members, providing feedback and addressing any performance issues.

Requirements

• 30-hour Construction OSHA certification required.
• NCCER certification preferred but not required.
• 4+ years of experience in a Millwright Supervision role is required.
• 6+ years of hands-on experience as a Millwright is required.
• Experience with heavy equipment installation and removal in Autostore or EV battery settings is highly desirable.
• Rigging experience preferred but not required.

Skills

• Advanced Mechanical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of machinery, equipment installation, and mechanical systems.
• Precision Installation Skills: Extensive experience with the precise installation, alignment, and assembly of machinery and mechanical systems.
• Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Advanced ability to quickly identify and resolve mechanical issues with equipment and systems.
• Heavy Equipment Operation: Proficient in operating and overseeing the use of cranes, hoists, and other heavy machinery.
• Welding & Fabrication: Expertise in welding, cutting, and fabricating metal parts when needed for repairs or installations.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks and crews while ensuring work progresses according to schedule and budget.
• Safety Compliance & Hazard Identification: Strong understanding of safety standards and regulations, with the ability to enforce them on-site.
• Materials & Resource Coordination: Experienced in managing materials, tools, and equipment for large projects, ensuring timely availability.
• Structural & Mechanical Installation: In-depth knowledge of structural and mechanical installations, including pumps, conveyors, and industrial systems.
• Leadership & Crew Supervision: Proven ability to lead and mentor millwrights, providing guidance and ensuring the team’s efficiency.
• Strong Communication Skills: Effective in conveying technical information to team members and coordinating with other departments or contractors.
• Client-Facing Communication: Comfortable interacting with clients, addressing project progress, and resolving concerns when necessary.
• Rigging Expertise: Skilled in rigging practices for moving and installing heavy or oversized machinery and equipment.
• Troubleshooting Advanced Systems: Experience diagnosing issues in complex systems, such as hydraulics, pneumatics, and automated machinery.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Continually required to sit, use hands, talk, and hear.
• Required to stand, walk, drive, climb, and stoop/kneel.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more with assistance.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• This is a traveling indoor/outdoor position and will continually face adverse working conditions in the field.
• Exposure to dirt, noise, fumes, heat, cold, etc.

Travel Required: 100%