Millwright Journeyman Certified

Brown & Root•LaPorte, TX

About The Position

The Journeyman Millwright installs, dismantles, moves, assembles, aligns, and maintains machinery and equipment in accordance with layout plans, blueprints, vendor manuals, and other drawings. The role includes constructing machine foundations, fastening equipment to foundations or structures, and performing equipment setting and alignment work. Journeymen typically have three or more years of documented field experience in their craft and can interpret instructions and plan and perform work activities independently. The position is for a long-term maintenance project; no per diem is offered. The job works under immediate supervision and typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Requirements

Typically three or more years of documented field experience in the chosen craft discipline.
Ability to read and interpret instructions and documents and plan and perform work activities independently.
Knowledge of optical and laser alignments.
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 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, with prior experience in the field or a related area.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within 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 machinery and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, and plumb bobs.
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 lubrication, cleaning, and repair of tools, machines, and equipment.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules.
Perform other duties as required.