Millwright

MEI Rigging & Crating • Jackson, MS

1d

About The Position

Builds, assembles, repairs, and maintains machinery and equipment in factories, plants, and construction sites. Fabricates metal pieces into functional components and sets up, assembles, or disassembles job-specific machinery and equipment. Selects appropriate tools and rigging based on load dimensions, weight, work area, and job specifications to safely install, move, secure, or transport machinery and materials. The role may also involve driving commercial vehicles, maintenance, welding or fabrication, warehouse activities, and other assigned tasks when millwright work is not being performed.

This is physical, hands-on work requiring mechanical proficiency, safe operation of tools and equipment, and communication with coworkers during lifting and movement of loads. Work may take place outdoors, in non-temperature-controlled environments, at varying heights, and on uneven terrain. The employee is expected to follow safety requirements, work effectively as part of a team, and uphold the company's standards for quality and professionalism.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four years of experience.
• Mechanical proficiency and personal 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 reason deductively and inductively to visualize or predict job outcomes.
• Ability to use precision measuring equipment and hand, power, and pneumatic tools.
• Ability to 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 sufficient to interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals as required.
• Ability to perform mathematical functions involving fractions, decimals, and percentages; geometry or algebra knowledge may be necessary.
• Familiarity with hand and flag signals, including their use and meaning.
• Willingness to learn and follow safety requirements, including correct use of personal protective equipment.
• A valid driver's license may be required for certain positions.
• Ability to work in a high-functioning team environment and demonstrate safety awareness, honesty, integrity, professionalism, pride in work, open communication, and commitment to quality service.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, align, level, and anchor machinery and equipment using hoists, lift trucks, hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments.
• Set specified clearances between moving and stationary parts by inserting shims, adjusting tension, and positioning parts.
• Establish centerlines and align equipment using levels, squares, rules, micrometers, lasers, plumb bobs, straightedges, and transit equipment.
• Shrink-fit bushings, sleeves, rings, liners, gears, and wheels using portable gas heating equipment.
• Dismantle machinery and equipment for shipment and perform installation and maintenance work as part of a team.
• Construct machine foundations using hand tools and materials such as wood, cement, grout, or steel.
• Replace defective or worn mechanical parts and adjust equipment clearances and alignment to support optimal performance.
• Confirm assigned work is understood before beginning, and visually inspect and test materials and rigging for safety and reliability.
• Select and use appropriate rigging gear, including cables, pulleys, vices, and winches, based on load weights, sizes, work areas, and job specifications.
• Attach loads to rigging and secure machinery or equipment against movement using hand and power tools.
• Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support heavy equipment, machinery, and other materials.
• Control the movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, and maneuver suspended loads around obstacles using appropriate techniques and equipment.
• Communicate by signals or verbally with workers and operators engaged in hoisting, suspending, and moving loads to help ensure the safety of people and materials.
• Fabricate, set up, inspect, repair, dismantle, clean, organize, and store rigging, supporting structures, hoists, and pulling gear.
• Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures using bolts and clamps.
• Operate vehicles and mechanized equipment, including forklifts, scissor lifts, aerial lifts, and passenger vehicles, as assigned.
• Perform other duties as necessary and assigned.

What This Job Offers

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