Millwright Helper

990f6367-b4ed-4e6e-ad40-7f078c82a341•Bristol, FL

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About The Position

The Millwright Helper assists the Millwright with routine machinery maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work. Under supervision, the role includes inspecting and testing damaged machine parts, reassembling machines after repair or maintenance, starting machines to observe their operation, and installing equipment or machinery to meet specifications. The helper also performs scheduled preventive maintenance, records parts and repairs in work orders and maintenance management systems, and keeps the work area safe, clean, and free of debris. The position requires following supervisor instructions and company safety procedures, wearing required personal protective equipment, inspecting equipment and work areas before operation, and requesting assistance when a task exceeds the employee’s knowledge. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Understand and follow oral or written instructions issued by supervisors.
Ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time.
Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with the body, arms, or legs.
Ability to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, determine causes of operating errors, and decide what action to take.
Ability to watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure a machine is working properly.
Ability to work well as part of a team.
Excellent reasoning and mathematical skills.
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

Assist the Millwright in daily duties.
Perform preventive maintenance as scheduled.
Clean machines and machine parts using solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment.
Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments according to production specifications.
Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.
Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment according to specified procedures.
Participate in the action planning process.
Track, retrieve, and record parts and repairs using work orders and maintenance management systems as required.
Keep the work area and surroundings safe, clean, and free of debris.
Under supervision, inspect or test damaged machine parts, mark defective areas, or advise supervisors of repair needs.
Under supervision, reassemble machines after repair or maintenance work.
Under supervision, start machines and observe their mechanical operation to assess efficiency and detect problems.
Under supervision, install equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
Complete production tallies, downtime tallies, and daily reports as required.
Follow area- and machine-center-specific safety regulations and other company safety rules.
Wear required personal protective equipment, including hardhat, safety glasses, and hearing protection as required.
Avoid restricted areas and request assistance when a task exceeds individual knowledge.
Immediately report unsafe or improperly functioning equipment to a supervisor.
Visually inspect equipment and the area before starting or operating.
Use Standard Lockout Procedures when appropriate for machine centers.
Use proper lifting technique and never approach a saw while it is running.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.