Precision Millwright

Position Summary

A millwright is primarily responsible for assembly or installation, disassembly, repairing, aligning, and reassembling specialty machinery, heavy machinery, or equipment. The millwright will also assist with equipment and machinery relocation; and some trouble-shooting of mechanical issues or fabrication of necessary tools / blocks / anchor points, etc.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Installs and maintains machinery and equipment using hoists, lift trucks, hand tools, and power tools.
• Insert shims, adjust tension on nuts and bolts; position parts using hand tools and measuring instruments, to set specified clearances between moving and stationary parts.
• Align machines and equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, levels, lasers, and plumb bobs.
• Level / establish centerline, using straightedge, levels, and transit.
• Shrink-fit bushings, sleeves, rings, liners, gears, and wheels to specified items, using portable gas heating equipment.
• Dismantle machinery and equipment for shipment to installation site, usually performing installation and maintenance work as part of team.
• Construct foundation for machines, using hand tools and building materials such as wood, cement, grout and / or steel.
• Replace defective parts of machine or adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts, adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance and replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
• Ensure assigned work is understood prior to commencing. Use Pre-Task Plans as required.
• Comply with standards and procedures of MEI’s Health and Safety Manual and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.
• Complete housekeeping duties in assigned area or project area daily and/or when required.
• Complete assigned work within given timeframe and according to specifications.
• Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, in order to ensure safety of workers and materials.
• Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability.
• Select gear such as cables, pulleys, and winches, according to load weights and sizes, facilities, and work schedules.
• Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chain falls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment.
• Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under, and/or around obstacles, using multi-point suspension techniques.
• Install ground rigging for yarding lines, attaching chokers to logs and then to the lines.
• Align, level, and anchor machinery.
• Fabricate, set up, and repair rigging, supporting structures, hoists, and pulling gear, using hand and power tools.
• Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials such as heavy equipment, ships, or theatrical sets.
• Fabricate, set up, and repair rigging, supporting structures, hoists, and pulling gear, using hand and power tools.
• Select pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms, using bolts and clamps.
• Clean and prepare equipment after use; return equipment after use.
• Be certified to operate, maneuver, navigate, or drive vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, scissor lifts, skates / jacks, etc. or passenger vehicles. Use either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes.
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Experience, Skills, And Education)

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years Millwright experience or comparable field experience in the construction service industry.
• Valid Driver’s License or ability to attain.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
• Use effective interpersonal skills to maintain positive environment and relationships.
• Good understanding of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, and correct grammatical structure.
• Be approachable, open-minded, and possess a strong sense of responsibility; passionate about work.

Advanced Position Requirements (Millwright 3, Lead Millwright 1, 2, 3)

• HS diploma or equivalent necessary; higher education preferred for advanced Millwright positions.
• Three to five years of millwright or directly relatable experience.
• Additional years’ experience preferred for advanced Millwright positions.
• Able to supervise the work of others and manage their time efficiently.
• Knowledge of employee life-cycle processes including hiring/firing, and employee relations or employment changes.
• Advanced use of, or knowledge in jack skating, leveling tools, dollies, etc.
• Able to instruct, guide, and/or mentor others in safety protocol and standard rigging practices.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• This is very physical, hands-on work.
• A Millwright must be able to perform General Physical Activities — activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials up to 50 pounds.
• Must have the ability to work off the ground at varying heights and not be affected by moving machinery or parts.
• Willing and able to work in a non-temperature-controlled environment and/or outdoors in all types of weather, and over uneven ground or terrain.