Millwright Journeyperson

Sundt•Morrilton, AR

About The Position

Plan, lay out, and perform mechanical equipment setting, installation, alignment, and maintenance work in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. Work in other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills when requested by project supervision. The role requires taking direction from a higher-skilled worker or foreman. The position emphasizes maintaining positive crew relationships, producing high-quality work safely and productively, ensuring work has the necessary materials, tools, equipment, and information, identifying improvement opportunities, sharing knowledge, and eliminating waste. It also includes inspecting subordinates’ work for accuracy and compliance and taking corrective action when needed. This is a safety-sensitive role involving strenuous work in changing temperatures and outdoor conditions. The work may require shifts of up to 12 hours, climbing and balancing on structures and access equipment, handling objects, and working in confined, cluttered, or uneven areas. The position may also involve limited use of electronic devices to communicate with customers or vendors.

Requirements

At least three years’ experience for level I, four years for level II, five years for level III, or six or more years for level Sr. in the industrial/commercial construction industry.
In-depth understanding of the millwright trade.
Ability to read and understand drawings, specifications, safety standards, and quality standards.
Ability to effectively use trade tools and equipment relevant to the work.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to perform hard physical work for shifts of up to 12 hours in varying temperatures and outdoor conditions.
Ability to climb and maintain balance on steel or wood framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
Ability to lift, push, or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to frequently grasp, lift, handle, carry, or feel objects, and to frequently reach above shoulder height and below the waist.
Ability to occasionally stoop, kneel, or bend and to move in confined, cluttered, and uneven areas.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hardhat, and a vest.

Responsibilities

Plan, lay out, and perform mechanical equipment setting, installation, alignment, and maintenance work in accordance with plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards.
Perform work in other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills when requested by project supervision.
Take direction from a higher-skilled worker or foreman.
Maintain positive working relationships with crew members.
Produce high-quality work safely and productively.
Provide feedback to ensure materials, tools, equipment, and information are available for the work.
Identify opportunities to improve tasks, means, and methods, and be willing to learn from others.
Share knowledge and teach others.
Use trade mathematics proficiently.
Inspect subordinates’ work for accuracy and compliance with plans and specifications, explain deficiencies, and take corrective action as needed.
Eliminate waste, including waiting, rework, unnecessary transporting, material storage, and wasted time.
Follow applicable safety standards and procedures.