Millwright - Cartersville, GA

MEI Rigging & Crating•Atlanta, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Millwright builds or assembles, repairs, and maintains machinery and equipment in factories, plants, or construction sites. The role includes working with steel or iron structural pieces and components, cutting and fabricating metal to project specifications, and setting up, assembling, or disassembling job-specific machinery and equipment. Millwrights select appropriate gear and equipment based on load size, weight, dimensions, and the work area to safely install, relocate, disassemble, or transport machinery and materials. The work may involve driving commercial vehicles, welding or fabrication, maintenance, warehouse assistance, or other assigned tasks when not performing millwright duties. This is physical, hands-on work involving machinery alignment, installation, maintenance, rigging, and fabrication. Millwrights use hand, power, and measuring tools; hoists and lifting equipment; and verbal or hand signals to communicate with coworkers and equipment operators. They may work at varying heights, around moving machinery, outdoors, and in non-temperature-controlled environments.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Four years of experience.
Mechanical proficiency and ownership of tools appropriate for the trade.
Ability to give clear direction and supervise or oversee the work of others.
Ability to follow instructions closely and communicate instructions to others.
Ability to use deductive and inductive reasoning to visualize or predict job outcomes.
Ability to use precision measuring equipment and hand, power, and pneumatic tools.
Ability to read or use a tape measure and levels, and to use welding and cutting tools as necessary.
Ability to estimate the weight-bearing capacity of tools and equipment correctly.
Reading comprehension for blueprints, schematics, or technical manuals as required.
Ability to perform mathematical functions involving fractions, decimals, and percents; geometry or algebra knowledge may be necessary.
Familiarity with hand or flag signals and their meanings.
Willingness to learn and follow safety requirements, including proper use of personal protective equipment.
Must be able to lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds and perform physical activities including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, and stooping.
Ability to work off the ground at varying heights and around moving machinery or parts.
Willingness and ability to work in non-temperature-controlled environments, outdoors in all types of weather, and over uneven ground or terrain.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and demonstrate honesty, integrity, professionalism, pride in work, and open communication.

Nice To Haves

A valid driver's license may be required for certain positions.

Responsibilities

Install and maintain machinery and equipment using hoists, lift trucks, hand tools, and power tools.
Position, shim, adjust, align, level, and anchor machinery and equipment to specified clearances and centerlines.
Dismantle machinery and equipment for shipment and perform installation and maintenance as part of a team.
Construct machine foundations using hand tools and materials such as wood, cement, grout, or steel.
Replace defective, worn, or damaged mechanical parts; adjust clearances and alignment; and optimize equipment performance.
Inspect and test materials and rigging for safety and reliability.
Attach loads to rigging, select appropriate rigging gear, and manipulate lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support heavy materials and equipment.
Communicate with workers and equipment operators using hand signals, flag signals, or verbal directions during hoisting and load movement.
Control the movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces and maneuver suspended loads around obstacles.
Fabricate, set up, repair, dismantle, inspect, clean, organize, and store rigging, supporting structures, hoists, and pulling gear.
Operate or maneuver vehicles and mechanized equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, and aerial lifts.
Perform other duties as necessary and assigned.
Follow site safety requirements, use personal protective equipment correctly, and contribute to a high-functioning team environment.
Deliver quality service and communicate openly while maintaining honesty, integrity, and professionalism.