Millwright

MSD • Rahway, NJ

3d • $40 - $49 • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision and engineering support, the Millwright performs journey-level installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment and machinery. The Millwright team conducts rigging activities for site maintenance and supports other trades with rigging needs. The Millwright may fabricate parts in the machine shop and is expected to take ownership of serviced equipment systems and take pride in quality work.

The position may be assigned to a day shift (7:00 a.m.–3:45 p.m.) or second shift (3:00 p.m.–11:45 p.m.), depending on position availability after polling. Work may take place in the maintenance shop or plant, depending on job requirements. Compensation is $39.59 to $49.21 per hour.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Vocational or technical school certification, with coursework in machine shop practice and machine tool operations; the posting states “3 to years” without specifying a complete range.
• Alternatively, five or more years of apprenticeship or equivalent experience in mechanical or associated tasks.
• Adequate skills to perform required job functions with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform job functions safely, including lifting, bending, and moving as required.
• Ability to safely operate the hand and power tools, test instrumentation, and equipment required by the trade.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in machine shop practice and machine tool operation.
• Coursework in equipment rigging.
• Experience working in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Install, align, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair machinery and mechanical equipment, including motors, pumps, fans, belt drives, vacuum pump systems, and air compressors.
• Maintain machine shop tools and equipment as required.
• Fabricate mechanical devices and replacement parts from sketches, CAD drawings, blueprints, or verbal instructions.
• Inspect and service equipment according to preventive maintenance schedules; lubricate, maintain, and adjust equipment as required.
• Safely rig machinery, piping system components, and laboratory equipment in and out of operating areas.
• Operate and maintain hand and power tools, test instruments, and other equipment normally used by the trade, returning them in good condition.
• Follow safety rules and regulations, report equipment needing repair and unsafe conditions to a supervisor, and support the site safety culture.
• Maintain work areas and equipment in a safe, efficient, and clean operating condition.
• Assist with other duties, including work performed by other trades, as required.

What This Job Offers

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