Millwright Apprentice

Mortenson•Omaha, NE

About The Position

Mortenson is seeking a Millwright Apprentice who will learn while assisting journeymen millwrights with dismantling, erecting, assembling, aligning, adjusting, and maintaining machinery and equipment according to installation manuals, work instructions, layout plans, blueprints, and other drawings. The role includes work preparing and erecting wind turbine components, as well as operating and maintaining machinery and related equipment. The duties and responsibilities may change without notice and are not intended to be a comprehensive list.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Enrolled in an Apprentice Aptitude Program.
Current driver’s license.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety regulations, assembly/disassembly instructions, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Positive attitude and professional customer service skills.
Detail orientation and strong teamwork orientation.
Active listening skills and effective communication, including openness to diverse input and feedback.
Ability to perform repetitive hand, arm, and leg movements.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds; loads over 50 pounds are handled with assistance from another team member or equipment.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Measure, cut, and install using hand tools and ladders.
Dismantle machines using hand tools.
Move machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
Assemble and install equipment, such as shafting, conveyors, and tram rails, using hand and power tools.
Align machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rulers, lasers, micrometers, and plumb bobs.
Assemble machines with bolts, welds, and rivets, and fasten them to foundations using hand and power tools.
Operate an engine lathe to grind, file, and turn machine parts to dimensional specifications.
Set, level, and align engines, motors, dynamos, generators, conveyors, elevators, monorails, train rails, trolley beams, and trolley rails.
Grease and lubricate equipment.
Clean, repair, and adjust jacks, chainfalls, pull-lifts, blocks and tackles, impact wrenches, chipping hammers, rivet guns, air drills, and specialized hydraulic and electric precision torque/tension equipment.
Operate cranes, forklifts, hoists, lift trucks, hand tools, power tools, and other materials-handling equipment.
Receive and offload major components.
Install loose components for nacelle, hub, and tower preparation.
Connect blades to hubs.
Set base and tower sections.
Handle taglines.
Assist with main erection crane assembly and teardown.
Climb ladders, averaging 80 meters.
Work effectively and build relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
Perform other duties as assigned.