Mechanical - Millwright

Caravan Facilities Management•Bowling Green, KY

9d•$0 - $42

About The Position

The Millwright performs welding, rigging, carpentry, and mechanical alignment and installation of machinery. The role assesses mechanical issues involving machinery and building maintenance. It is in the Operations department and reports to the Maintenance Manager/Maintenance Supervisor. The position is classified as non-exempt. The job involves reading blueprints and schematics, dismantling, moving, assembling, installing, aligning, repairing, and lubricating machinery and equipment. Work may include constructing machine foundations, fastening machinery to structures, operating machine tools to modify parts, selecting and setting up rigging and hoisting equipment, and directing workers engaged in hoisting. The Millwright may also perform duties of a General Laborer, Skilled Laborer, Carpenter, and possibly Electrician. The employee is regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, heights, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather, and extreme temperatures. The work environment is usually loud. The job regularly involves standing, walking, sitting, handling objects, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and talking or hearing. The employee must regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Ability to work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
Ability to follow instructions and read blueprints.
Ability to visualize solid objects from flat drawings or pictures.
Ability to work at heights without fear.
Ability to use logical, step-by-step procedures, plan work, and solve problems.
Ability to make decisions based on measurable information.
Ability to perform varied duties that may change often and to operate machinery.
Associate degree or equivalent from a higher education center or technical school; or one to two years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of Internet, inventory, manufacturing, payroll, spreadsheet, and word-processing software.

Responsibilities

Read blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
Dismantle machinery or equipment using hand tools.
Move machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
Assemble and install equipment such as shafting, conveyors, and tram rails using hand and power tools.
Construct foundations for machines using hand tools and materials such as wood, cement, and steel.
Align machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, measuring tools, lasers, and plumb bobs.
Assemble machinery and fasten it to foundations or other structures by bolting, welding, riveting, or other means.
May operate an engine lathe or milling machine to grind, file, and turn machine parts to dimensional specifications.
Repair and lubricate machinery and equipment.
Select cables, ropes, chains, pulleys, winches, blocks, and sheaves based on the weight and size of loads.
Attach loads to crane hooks using grappling devices such as loops, wires, ropes, and chains.
Set up, brace, and rig hoisting equipment using hand tools and power wrenches.
May direct workers engaged in hoisting machinery and equipment.
May perform duties of a General Laborer, Skilled Laborer, Carpenter, and possibly Electrician.
Identify and resolve problems, gather and analyze information, develop alternatives, and participate constructively in group problem solving.
Develop and coordinate project plans, communicate changes and progress, and complete projects on time and within budget.
Respond to customer needs and service requests, solicit feedback, and meet commitments.
Communicate clearly, listen and seek clarification, respond to questions, present to groups, and participate in meetings.
Promote quality and demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
Work within approved budgets, implement cost-saving measures, and conserve organizational resources.
Prioritize and plan work, use time efficiently, set goals, organize or schedule tasks, and develop realistic action plans.
Follow safety and security procedures, identify potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly.
Adapt to changing work conditions, competing demands, delays, and unexpected events.