Industrial Millwright

Brown & Root•Winsten-Salem, NC

About The Position

The Industrial Millwright installs, moves, assembles, aligns, maintains, and repairs machinery and equipment in industrial establishments. The role involves working from blueprints, layout plans, vendor manuals, and other schematic drawings, and using hand tools, power tools, lifting equipment, and measuring instruments. A journeyman typically has three or more years of documented field experience in the chosen craft discipline and can interpret instructions and plan and perform work activities independently. The role works under immediate supervision, typically reports to a supervisor or manager, and may require a high school diploma or equivalent.

Requirements

Typically three or more years of documented field experience in the chosen craft discipline for journeyman-level work.
Ability to read and interpret instructions and documents and to plan and perform work activities independently.
Knowledge of optical and laser alignment.
Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
Apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
Use logical, step-by-step procedures in work.
Plan work and select proper tools.
Compare differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
Visualize three-dimensional objects from plans and drawings.
Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
Perform a variety of duties that may change often.
Operate machinery.
Work at heights without fear.
May require a high school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret blueprints, layout plans, vendor installation and operation manuals, and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
Dismantle machines using hand tools such as hammers, wrenches, and crowbars.
Move machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
Assemble and install equipment such as shafting, conveyors, and tram rails using cranes, hand tools, and power tools.
Construct machine foundations using hand tools and materials such as wood, cement, and steel.
Align machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, and measuring instruments.
Assemble machines and fasten them to foundations or other structures by bolting, welding, riveting, or other methods.
May operate an engine lathe to grind, file, and turn machine parts to dimensional specifications.
May install robots and modify their programs using a teach pendant.
May use a transit and level for equipment setting.
Load, transport, and unload materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
Perform lubricating maintenance and cleaning, and repair tools, machines, and equipment.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules.
Perform other duties as required.