Millwright Journeyman

Brown & Root•Geismar, LA

About The Position

The Millwright Journeyman is a Level III (Level 3 or A) craft worker who typically has at least five years of documented field experience in the chosen craft discipline. The role installs machinery and equipment in accordance with layout plans, blueprints, and other drawings. Level III workers are seasoned team members capable of handling intricate work and troubleshooting minor issues. They may informally support and mentor lower-level workers, though they do not hold formal leadership roles. The position involves interpreting drawings and manuals, dismantling, moving, assembling, installing, aligning, and fastening machinery and equipment, as well as constructing machine foundations. Work may also include operating an engine lathe, installing and programming robots, setting equipment with transit and level, transporting materials and tools, and maintaining or repairing tools and equipment. The role requires compliance with safety and project rules and may involve working at heights.

Requirements

Typically, at least five years of documented field experience in the chosen craft discipline.
Typically, craft certification, including written and hands-on certifications.
Ability to read and interpret instructions and documents and to plan and perform work activities independently.
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 objects in three dimensions 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 and previous experience in the field or a related area.
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, squares, rules, micrometers, and plumb bobs.
Use optical and laser alignment methods.
Assemble machines and fasten them to foundations or other structures using bolts, welding, rivets, 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, cleaning, and repair of tools, machines, and equipment.
Observe and comply with all safety and project rules.
Perform other duties as required.
Informally support and mentor lower-level workers.