Helper Millwright 1

Zachry Group•Roxboro, NC

About The Position

The Helper Millwright assists with the installation, assembly, dismantling, alignment, repair, and preventive maintenance of industrial machinery and equipment. The role works with complex precision machines and systems, including ball mills, ID fans, lube coil skids, turbines, conveyors, generators, hydraulic systems, pumps, gears, bearings, and compressors. The employee follows supervisor direction and Zachry values and safety rules and regulations. The work includes using precision measuring and alignment instruments; assisting with fitting bearings, aligning gears and wheels, attaching motors, and connecting belts according to blueprints and drawings; assembling and installing equipment; fabricating and installing parts; and moving and positioning equipment with rigging and hoisting devices. The position may also involve assisting with machinery foundations and performing preventative maintenance such as lubrication and repair of worn parts. The role requires physical activity including standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting, lifting, communicating, and handling tools and materials. Employees may need to lift and move up to 50 pounds, work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and work outdoors in all weather conditions while wearing required PPE. Required tools will be provided as a list; candidates must have their own tools. Reliable transportation and availability to work seven days as needed are required.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience as a Helper Millwright.
Ability to meet all stated physical demands.
Experience using industrial hand tools and power tools.
Must have tools; a list will be provided.
Reliable transportation and ability to work seven days as needed.
Basic knowledge of hand tools and power tools.
Knowledge of industrial machinery and equipment.
Ability to understand load properties of cables, ropes, hoists, and chains.
Organization and time-management skills.
Problem-solving ability.
Good aptitude and manual dexterity.
Knowledge of math concepts, geometry, and layout.
Good reading comprehension.
Ability to work with others as a team player.
Good communication skills with coworkers and supervisors.
Commitment to Zachry values and safety rules and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with installation, repair, and maintenance of industrial machinery and Power Generation machines and equipment.
Experience working as a Millwright helper on a new construction project.
Zachry ROF’ed employee.
Former Zachry employee.
Basic computer efficiency.
Formal or technical education.

Responsibilities

Assist with work on industrial machinery and equipment, including ball mills, ID fans, lube coil skids, turbines, conveyors, generators, hydraulic systems, pumps, gears, bearings, and compressors.
Use precision leveling and alignment tools and measuring instruments to measure angles, material thickness, and small distances.
Assist with fitting bearings, aligning gears and wheels, attaching motors, and connecting belts according to manufacturer blueprints and drawings.
Assist with dismantling machines using hand tools.
Assist with assembling and installing equipment such as shafting, conveyors, and tram rails.
Assist with assembling machines using bolts, welds, and rivets, and fastening machinery to foundations or other structures with hand and power tools.
Operate engine lathes, grinders, and files.
May assist with constructing foundations for machinery.
Assist with fabricating and installing parts, equipment, and machinery by measuring, cutting, drilling, and/or welding.
Assist with alignments and turning machine parts to dimensional specifications.
Assist with unloading, inspecting, moving, and positioning equipment using cranes, hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
Use rigging and hoisting devices such as chokers, chain falls, and come-alongs to move equipment and materials into place.
Conduct preventive maintenance, including lubrication and fixing or repairing worn parts.
Follow direction from the supervisor.
Adhere to Zachry values and safety rules and regulations.