Millwright

MEI Rigging & Crating•North Kingstown, RI

62d•Onsite

About The Position

A millwright is primarily responsible for assembly or installation, disassembly, repairing, aligning, and reassembling specialty machinery, heavy machinery, or equipment. The millwright will also assist with equipment and machinery relocation; and some trouble-shooting of mechanical issues or fabrication of necessary tools / blocks / anchor points, etc.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Minimum three (3) years Millwright experience or comparable field experience in the construction service industry
Valid Driver's License or ability to attain.
Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
Use effective interpersonal skills to maintain positive environment and relationships.
Good understanding of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, and correct grammatical structure.
Be approachable, open-minded, and possess a strong sense of responsibility; passionate about work.

Nice To Haves

HS diploma or equivalent necessary; higher education preferred for advanced Millwright positions.
Three to five years of millwright or directly relatable experience. Additional years' experience preferred for advanced Millwright positions.
Ability to supervise the work of others and manage their time efficiently.
Knowledge of employee life-cycle processes including hiring/firing, and employee relations or employment changes.
Advanced use of, or knowledge in jack skating, leveling tools, dollies, etc.
Able to instruct, guide, and/or mentor others in safety protocol and standard rigging practices.

Responsibilities

Installs and maintains machinery and equipment using hoists, lift trucks, hand tools, and power tools.
Insert shims, adjust tension on nuts and bolts; position parts using hand tools and measuring instruments, to set specified clearances between moving and stationary parts.
Align machines and equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, levels, lasers, and plumb bobs.
Level / establish centerline, using straightedge, levels, and transit.
Shrink-fit bushings, sleeves, rings, liners, gears, and wheels to specified items, using portable gas heating equipment.
Dismantle machinery and equipment for shipment to installation site, usually performing installation and maintenance work as part of team.
Construct foundation for machines, using hand tools and building materials such as wood, cement, grout and / or steel.
Replace defective parts of machine or adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts, adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance and replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
Ensure assigned work is understood prior to commencing. Use Pre-Task Plans as required.
Comply with standards and procedures of MEI's Health and Safety Manual and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.
Complete housekeeping duties in assigned area or project area daily and/or when required.
Complete assigned work within given timeframe and according to specifications.
Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, in order to ensure safety of workers and materials.
Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability.
Attach loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving, using hand and power tools.
Select gear such as cables, pulleys, and winches, according to load weights and sizes, facilities, and work schedules.
Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chain falls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment.
Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under, and/or around obstacles, using multi-point suspension techniques.
Install ground rigging for yarding lines, attaching chokers to logs and then to the lines.
Align, level, and anchor machinery.
Fabricate, set up, and repair rigging, supporting structures, hoists, and pulling gear, using hand and power tools.
Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials such as heavy equipment, ships, or theatrical sets.
Fabricate, set up, and repair rigging, supporting structures, hoists, and pulling gear, using hand and power tools.
Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms, using bolts and clamps.
Clean and prepare equipment after use; return equipment after use.
Be certified to operate, maneuver, navigate, or drive vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, scissor lifts, skates / jacks, etc. or passenger vehicles.
Use either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes.
Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.