Millwright Journeyperson

Rio Tinto • Boron, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Millwright Journeyperson to join the Rio Tinto Maintenance Department. The position involves construction, installation, relocation, repair, and preventative maintenance on machinery, equipment, and facilities to ensure optimal operating efficiency. This is an opportunity to become part of Rio Tinto Borates, a global provider of borates. The company emphasizes safety, employee well-being, and provides quality tools for job tasks. The role reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and requires coordination with overall Plant operations.

Requirements

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Must have one to two years’ experience in metal fabrication, Arc welding, oxygen and acetylene welding
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid State Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

• Experience repairing shovels, pipelines, pumps, crushing and conveying equipment is preferred.
• To qualify for Millwright First Class must be Journeyman Craftsman and have a minimum of four years relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Coordinates Millwright’s function with overall Plant operations.
• Using power and hand equipment, performs varied types of rigging, often at heights which require climbing and the use of safety lines or bos’n chairs.
• Splices hemp and wire rope.
• Diagnoses and repairs all types of equipment, including pumps, elevators, screw conveyors, belting, material handling, crushers, centrifuges, and dryers, etc.
• Performs oxy-acetylene or arc welding to fabricate, install, or repair equipment.
• Determines size and type of welding rod, proper heat application and type of welding required.
• Performs butt, fillet, horizontal, vertical and overhead welding on plate, structural steel, pipes and machinery.
• Installs, repairs, cleans and replaces pipes and fittings for refrigeration, steam, air, water, ammonia, acid process and other industrial pipe lines.
• Installs, repairs, cleans and replaces domestic water and sewer lines.
• Reads, understands and utilizes information contained in blueprints and drawings related to the installation or repair of equipment.
• Routinely inspects, tests and operates equipment to determine whether it is functioning properly and safely.
• Studies information on new equipment and participates in training related to its maintenance.
• Assists in training less-skilled employees.

Benefits

• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
• Access to top tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage and various voluntary benefits.
• A 5% of base pay Company contribution to save for your retirement needs.
• 401(k) matching program (company matched .35 per dollar up to 6% of your base pay)
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto stock in the form of ADRs and includes matching Company shares.
• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life (vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, paid bereavement leave).
• Regional and national discounts program for a multitude of leisure purposes and products
• Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family; to help in addressing educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns.
• Virgin Pulse Wellbeing Program with incentives to help with physical fitness, nutrition, sleep habits, stress management, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED